Farizon North East has been officially opened in Stockton-on-Tees, bringing together local government, business leaders and some of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle and electric fleet specialists.
The opening marks the latest stage in CPD’s continued investment and diversification in the region. The family-founded commercial vehicle specialist has so far created 20 new jobs during 2026, with a further seven to follow – representing a 20% investment in headcount – as it expands its vehicle sales, conversion and fleet capabilities.
Farizon North East is already operating as the electric commercial vehicle manufacturer’s retail dealership for the North East, while CPD also works with Farizon as a strategic conversion partner.
Jameel Motors was appointed to distribute Farizon vans in December 2024. Farizon is the commercial vehicle division of Chinese vehicle manufacturer Geely.
Cathal Doocey, CEO of CPD and Farizon North East, said: “CPD has been my baby for 17 years. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built, and officially launching Farizon North East is a massive moment for us.
“Farizon gives us a huge opportunity to build on that experience and take the business in a new direction.
“Our partnership with Farizon goes much further than simply selling electric vans. We understand how commercial vehicles are actually used and how to develop them around the work our customers need them to do. That’s where I think the future of this partnership gets really interesting.”
