Cafco

What Cafco does

Cafco Vehicle Solutions is an Irish commercial vehicle conversion and body-building company headquartered in Dublin 22, operating for over 30 years in the Irish light commercial vehicle (LCV) aftermarket. The company specialises in custom vehicle body solutions, including Scattolini tipper and dropside bodies (under an exclusive Irish LCV converter agreement since 2020), SORTIMO in-vehicle shelving and racking systems, box bodies, curtain side bodies, low platform bodies, bespoke fit-outs, Speedliner spray-on liners, and truck and body repairs.

The underlying technology combines licensed third-party platforms (Scattolini's European-leading tipper/dropside engineering, SORTIMO's Globelyst AluSpaceFrame system, Speedliner EURO HS spray liner) with in-house fabrication capability. Cafco holds full NSAI certification for box body construction and supports 12 OEM chassis brands through the CAFCO Configurator online configuration tool.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven across four revenue streams: vehicle body building and conversions (one-time), van ply lining and shelving (professional services), bespoke vehicle solutions and repairs (professional services), and accessory supply and fitting (hardware). Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct on-site consultation at the Dublin facility, remote quote-based inside sales, and trade/dealer referrals. Customers span enterprise fleets (UPS, ESB, Bord Gais Energy, Dublin Airport Authority, Roadstone, Three, Virgin Media, South Dublin County Council), trade/commercial fleet operators, and retail/individual tradespeople, all within a single-country (Ireland) operating geography.

Name

Cafco

Legal name

Cafco Vehicle Solutions

Website

https://cafco.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cafco Vehicle Solutions is an Irish commercial vehicle conversion specialist offering Scattolini tipper/dropside bodies, SORTIMO shelving, bespoke fit-outs, and repairs to enterprise fleets, trade customers, and retail tradespeople across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Conversion Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711)

akta.pro primary industry

Chassis Cab Conversion & Vocational Body Integration (IMACAGAI)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle conversions
• Light commercial body building
• Van shelving systems
• Commercial fleet accessories
• Vehicle repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Body Building & Conversions: Custom body building for light commercial vehicles including Scattolini dropside and tipper bodies, box bodies, curtain side bodies, and low platform bodies. Revenue generated through manufacturing, fitting, and customisation of vehicle bodies on LCV chassis.
2. Van Ply Lining and Shelving: Supply and installation of ply lining, custom shelving solutions, and Sortimo in-vehicle equipment systems. Services include bespoke shelving design, high-quality ply panelling, and Sortimo van shelving installations.
3. Vehicle Solutions & Repairs: Truck and body repairs, bespoke vehicle fit-outs, van accessories installation including roof racks, inverters, cameras, beacons, tow bars, tail lifts, and van locks. Includes Speedliner spray liner applications.
4. Accessories Supply: Supply and fitting of vehicle accessories including Scattolini toolbox and pod accessories, Sortimo cases/boxes, van locks, and various add-on equipment for commercial vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cafco Vehicle Solutions converts, customises and equips light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in Ireland. Its core offering includes Scattolini tipper, dropside and box body conversions; Sortimo van shelving and modular storage systems; custom body building (curtain side bodies, low platform bodies, box bodies); bespoke vehicle fit-outs; Speedliner spray-on liners; van ply lining and shelving; truck and body repairs; and supply-and-fit of van accessories such as roof racks, inverters, cameras, beacons, tow bars, tail lifts and van locks. It also operates an online CAFCO Configurator allowing customers to specify chassis brand/model, body type, wheelbase and accessories.

Product overview

CAFCO Vehicle Solutions is a commercial vehicle conversion and body-building company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The core offerings include Scattolini tipper bodies (1-way and 3-way), dropsides, and box bodies; Sortimo van shelving and storage systems (Globelyst, van shelving, cases/boxes, mobile office solutions, safety floor, wall cladding, MultiRack, Express Rack, TopSystem, and accessories); and custom body-building services (box bodies, curtain side bodies, low platform bodies). Additional services encompass van ply lining and shelving, bespoke vehicle fit-outs, Speedliner spray liner application, truck and body repairs, and van accessories including roof racks, inverters, cameras, beacons, tow bars, and van locks. A proprietary online configurator enables customers to customize vehicle builds with brand/model selection, body type, wheelbase, cab, wheel configuration, and accessories for quote generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAFCO Configurator: Online vehicle configuration tool allowing customers to select brand, model, body type, wheelbase, cab configuration, wheel type, and accessories for custom vehicle builds.

Products and services

• Scattolini 1-Way Tippers Scattolini single-direction tipper bodies engineered for efficiency and durability for diverse industries' cargo handling on commercial vehicles.
• Scattolini 3-Way Tippers Scattolini three-way tipper bodies engineered with precision and rugged construction to adapt to diverse cargo handling needs.
• Scattolini Dropside Bodies Scattolini dropside bodies offering durability, versatility and ease of use for efficient loading and unloading across industries.
• Scattolini Box Bodies Fully certified Scattolini box bodies packed with utility to ensure safe carriage of cargo with robust protection and ample space, customisable to specific requirements.
• Box Body Building NSAI certified box body building accommodating lengths from 10ft to 30ft using premium lightweight materials, including 3.5T full GRP and curtainside units.
• Curtain Side Bodies 3.5-ton curtain side body conversions tailored for LCV chassis cabs with robust framework and durable curtain materials for easy cargo access.
• Low Platform Bodies Thermoplastic composite structure vans with anodised aluminium framework delivering 20m3 load volume, 1495kg payload, and 33 mpg fuel efficiency.
• Sortimo Van Shelving Sortimo van shelving from Europe's largest manufacturer of innovative secure van racking equipment, with a portfolio of over 1,000 high quality modules fitting any commercial vehicle.
• Sortimo Globelyst In-Vehicle Equipment Third-generation Sortimo in-vehicle equipment using AluSpaceFrame technique, offering weight-saving with greater flexibility and integration of shelves, drawers, boxes and service cases.
• Sortimo Mobile Office Solutions Sortimo mobile office solutions for sales forces and service companies, including AutoAssistant, AutoManager and OfficeBag products that maximise productive use of working time in the vehicle.
• Sortimo Safety Floor Soboflex safety floor made of non-slip 9 ply waterproof laminated Nordic Birchwood plus SobogripPlus protective floor alternative, highly resistant to wear.
• Sortimo Wall Cladding Sowaflex wall cladding providing a professional protective finish with puncture and crack resistance, weighing 60% less than wood with honeycomb structure.
• Sortimo Express Rack Express shelving system for general delivery, courier, e-commerce home delivery and catering companies, quick to install and adjust.
• Sortimo TopSystem Roof Rack Roof rack system made of anodised aluminium and high density stainless steel for extra carrying capacity and long service life.
• Bespoke Vehicle Fit-Outs Tailored vehicle conversions including box bodies, 220V power, waterproof flooring, lighting, work stations, CCTV and hot/cold handwash facilities, designed to meet specific business needs.
• Van Ply Lining and Shelving Van ply lining and custom shelving solutions protecting van interiors from wear and tear while optimising storage space and organisation.
• Speedliner EURO HS Spray Liner Spray-on liner solution providing waterproof, chemical-resistant, hygienic and UV-stable protection for commercial vehicle interiors using 100% aliphatic resin.
• Truck and Body Repairs Quality truck and body repair services ranging from minor dents to major overhauls, including spray painting, refurbishment and re-paint services.
• Van Locks and Security Solutions Locks 4 Vans security solutions including Slamlocks, Hook Locks, Deadlocks and Anti-Peel devices for commercial vehicle door security, with the Anti-Peel Kit delivering a 3,000% increase in door peel resistance.
• Van Accessories Complete range of supply-and-fit van accessories including roof racks, inverters, cameras, beacons, tow bars and tail lifts for all van makes and models.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33 mpg fuel efficiency achieved with Low Platform Bodies, reducing operational costs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ScattolinicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, Cafco Ltd were appointed the exclusive vehicle converter for the Scattolini brand for LCV in Ireland. Cafco carries a vast stock profile of Tippers (single & 3-way) and Dropsides and offers conversions on most OEM light commercial vehicle chassis. Scattolini is the European leader in the production of dropside and tipper bodies for commercial vehicles and partners with main European automotive companies.
• SORTIMOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAFCO is an authorised agent for SORTIMO, Europe's leading vehicle shelving manufacturer. Sortimo has over 33 years of experience and offers a product portfolio of over 1,000 high quality van racking modules. CAFCO provides supply and fit services for Sortimo products including Globelyst in-vehicle equipment, van shelving, safety floors, wall cladding, cases/boxes, and accessories.
• Locks 4 VansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocks 4 Vans is the UK's most trusted supplier of commercial vehicle security solutions, now available in Ireland through CAFCO Vehicle Solutions. CAFCO supplies and fits Locks 4 Vans products including Slamlocks, Hook Locks, Deadlocks and Anti-Peel devices, offering top-notch protection against theft and unauthorised access.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Sortimo International: German parent brand and European market leader in van shelving and racking; acts as the upstream licensor/principal of Cafco's authorised SORTIMO agency and competes directly with Cafco-style authorised converters in continental European markets through its own subsidiaries and partner network.

Others

• Scattolini: Italian manufacturer and 'European leader' in dropside and tipper bodies for commercial vehicles; Cafco's exclusive Irish LCV converter partner, supplying the body technology sold under the Scattolini banner in Ireland and serving as a strategic upstream supplier/brand partner rather than a head-to-head competitor in the Irish market.

Direct peers

• Bri-Stor Systems: UK specialist in commercial vehicle conversions, ply lining, racking, and bespoke fit-outs; shares Cafco's product portfolio (van shelving, ply lining, accessories, bespoke fit-outs) and SME/sole-trader and fleet customer base in a directly adjacent UK market.
• Bott Group: UK-headquartered manufacturer of commercial vehicle racking, storage, and in-vehicle equipment sold to trade and fleet customers; offers a directly overlapping product line to Cafco's SORTIMO franchise and similar SME/trade and fleet customer base in the adjacent UK market.
• Coolvan (PJ Refrigeration Services): UK-based LCV specialist in refrigerated and bespoke vehicle conversions serving trade and fleet customers; directly comparable business model (specialist converter, mid- to high-ticket LCV fit-outs, similar quote-led consultative go-to-market) to Cafco's commercial vehicle solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CafcoCars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cafcovehiclesolutions

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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