Offsite specialist Project Etopia has bought self-build firm Tribus Homes and its Devon manufacturing facility.
The two firms have already been working in partnership under the E-Tribus banner, and Tribus Homes manufactures properties using the same structural insulated panels (SIPs) employed by Project Etopia.
Tribus is capable of building 200 modular homes a year from its manufacturing facility outside Tiverton and Project Etopia hopes it can provide a model for setting up smaller manufacturing facilities around the country to support its 2,000-home-a-year factory in Ellesmere Port.
Joseph Daniels, CEO of Project Etopia, said: “We are delighted to formally bring Tribus Homes under the Etopia banner.
“This acquisition means we can use Tribus Homes’ manufacturing facility in Devon to produce up to 200 new homes a year in the South West without needing to transport goods around the country, making developments much more sustainable.
“The factory is a prime example of how a number of satellite, small-scale facilities can be positioned around the country to create local jobs and deliver homes.
“Tribus will continue to provide people with their dream self-build homes, all of which will feature the smart home and energy technology incorporated in all Etopia projects.”
Tribus Homes’ co-founder Les McArdle will stay on as managing director of the business.
