Cumbria’s M-Sport has acquired the majority shareholding in a major manufacturer of motorsport roll cages and tubular structures.
Custom Cages Limited, based in Daventry, was set up in 1985. it has built a reputation as the UK’s leading manufacturer of roll cage kits and tubular structures, supplying professional motorsport teams across a broad range of disciplines.
The team at Custom Cages have designed, developed, and manufactured roll cage solutions for a wide range of disciplines, including the World Rally Championship, World and British Touring Car Championships, and the Dakar Rally.
Custom Cages is also a specialist in tubular manipulation, producing components including tubular chassis, suspension parts, harness bars, and bespoke prototypes.
In the BTCC alone, Custom Cages has supplied roll cages to virtually the entire grid, a testament to the scale and consistency of their manufacturing operation.
Its catalogue covers over 500 models from more than 50 manufacturers, with every cage produced to meet FIA and MSUK regulations.
Custom Cages has been a trusted supplier to M-Sport since 2005 – although the connection goes back over 30 years – originally supporting on the Fiesta ST Group N project, and now provides the roll cage tubing that forms a critical safety component across every one of the company’s production cars, mostly recently including the Ford Raptor T1+.
The acquisition formalises and strengthens what has long been a close working relationship, securing supply chain continuity and opening new avenues for technical collaboration.
M-Sport said: “The acquisition goes beyond securing a key component in the rally car supply chain. With Custom Cages’ reach across GT3, touring car and rally programmes worldwide, the closer integration of the two businesses presents an opportunity to develop new commercial relationships and bring additional opportunities to both companies.”
Operations at Custom Cages will continue as normal from the company’s facility in Daventry.
Outgoing director and shareholder Roger Nevitt leaves the company after overseeing more than 40 years of consistent ownership, leaving day-to-day operations in the hands of remaining director Kevin Mawson.
Malcolm Wilson OBE, M-Sport chairman, said: “Custom Cages has been part of M-Sport’s story for many years, and this acquisition is a natural next step in a relationship built on shared standards and mutual trust.
“Bringing them into the M-Sport family not only secures a critical part of our supply chain but opens up real opportunities for both businesses to grow together.”
Mr Mawson added: “I am deeply grateful for Roger’s leadership and the lasting impact he has made on our organisation over the years. It has been an honour to firstly work for Roger and latterly work alongside him, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together.
“I’m very much looking forward to the next chapter in Custom Cages’ history alongside M-Sport as we build on existing partnerships and grow into new opportunities together.”
Mr Nevitt said: “With the introduction of the new WRC regulations coming in for 2027, I feel it is now a good time to hand over the reins.
“Kevin knows and understands the business very well, and M-Sport can provide additional support to give the business a bright future.
“Custom Cages’ immense experience in tube manipulation and chassis manufacture will be a major asset for M-Sport, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the two businesses will grow alongside one another.”
