Coventry-based car parts manufacturer MarchantCain Group has relocated to a new site and is planning to expand into the public transport sector.
The company, known for designing and producing advanced car components like window regulators, wiper systems, and automatic folding mirrors, has moved into Sovereign Court at the University of Warwick Science Park. It serves several high-end car brands and is now aiming to grow its team and explore new markets.
MarchantCain was founded by Rob Marchant and Pam Cain, who focused on supplying parts to luxury car makers. These parts require more precision, lighter materials, and longer lead times than those used in mass-market vehicles.
The company’s former location in Tile Hill had become unsuitable. The founders chose Sovereign Court for its modern space and easy access. The new site includes both office space and a workshop, which will support their growth plans.
MarchantCain currently employs 14 people and is looking to expand. It also wants to apply its technology to public transport, such as automatic door systems for trains.
“We’ve built a strong presence in the high-end car market,” said Rob Marchant. “But we know we need to broaden our customer base to keep growing. The luxury car market, including hypercars, is fairly stable, so the demand for our products has limits.”
He added: “Expanding into other transport areas — like trains, aircraft, buses, and boats — will open up new opportunities and help us grow. We believe Sovereign Court is the perfect place to make that happen.”
A New Chapter
Pam Cain said the move to the Science Park has gone smoothly. “The team here helped us settle in quickly after leaving Tile Hill. The location is very accessible, which is great as we grow the team,” she said. “We’re also surrounded by other advanced automotive businesses, which creates an innovative environment. We’re excited for what lies ahead at Sovereign Court.”
Victoria Lynch, head of commercial at the University of Warwick Science Park, welcomed the move. “It’s fantastic to have a company like MarchantCain join our community. They bring advanced design and manufacturing expertise, and they’re a great fit alongside our other transport and automotive tenants,” she said.
The relocation deal was arranged by Giles Garbutt, a surveyor with Carter Jonas, the Science Park’s retained agents. “MarchantCain contacted us after one of our marketing campaigns,” he said. “We knew Sovereign Court would be ideal for them — the combination of office and workshop space, along with support from the Science Park, made it a great match.”
Garbutt added: “It’s exciting to see how the space has been transformed and to welcome another innovative company into the Park.”
