AJC History

AJC Trailers – A Family Business Since 1964

From a Single Garage Workshop to the UK’s Leading Welfare Unit & Hybrid Power Manufacturer

AJC Trailers began with one man’s vision, a toolbox, and a commitment to build trailers that stood the test of time.

Today, we are a multi-award-winning UK manufacturer supplying EasyCabin welfare units and AJC Power Solutions to the nation’s largest hire companies and construction contractors.

This is our story.

Albert James Carey, 1927 – 2008
1964 - from garage to factory in 1 year!

1964 – It All Started in a Garage

In the mid-1960s, Albert James Corey began building trailers from his workshop, quickly earning a reputation for practical designs and reliable build quality.

That early focus on craftsmanship laid the foundations for what would become a growing family business.

1965–1984 – Camping & Baggage Trailer Success

Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, AJC became one of the UK’s most recognised trailer manufacturers.

Over 100 baggage trailers were produced every week

Six AJC retail showrooms opened nationwide

AJC launched its first camping model, the TowTent, which became a major success

A new factory opened in King Street, Houghton Regis

AJC became a household name in camping and leisure

By the mid-1980s, shifting holiday trends reduced the camping market, prompting AJC to reinvent its product direction.

Cammping produts flyer - mid 70s
New trailer range!

1987–1995 – Utility & Specialist Trailers

As UK leisure needs changed, AJC pivoted into utility trailers, servicing builders, farmers, and industry.

Production expanded into specialist trailer types, with the brand continuing to grow and diversify.

1985–2022 – The Rise of Catering Trailers

AJC entered the catering trailer market in 1987—a natural evolution from larger storage trailers.

These early catering units quickly grew into a highly specialised and in-demand product range, progressing from basic PVC-panel trailers to advanced GRP-bodied mobile kitchens

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In the late 1990s, Albert’s grandson Jav Samsa joined the business as an apprentice engineer. Jav developed and modernised AJC’s production methods and designs, and today he owns and leads the company, continuing the family legacy.

New trailer range!
2004 - new welfare units!

2004–Present – A New Era: Welfare Units (EasyCabin)

In 2004, AJC built its first mobile welfare unit—and the sector changed forever.

The product’s fresh design, hydraulic axle system and focus on operator safety made it an instant success.

The EasyCabin brand quickly became one of the most popular welfare solutions in the UK hire market.

Today:

Thousands of EasyCabins are in operation nationwide

Many major hire companies run AJC as their largest welfare fleet supplier

The biggest single fleet exceeds 1,650 EasyCabins

Every unit is designed and built at our UK factory

EasyCabin now sets the benchmark for hybrid welfare, fuel efficiency, and low-emission performance.

EasyCabin in operation today
Power solutions for site welfare

2018–Present – AJC Power Solutions

To support the industry’s shift toward low-carbon construction, AJC launched AJC Power Solutions—our specialist division for sustainable, off-grid and hybrid energy systems.

This includes:

  • SolarPod – The UK’s first solar-hybrid power solution
  • BatteryPod – Silent energy storage for hybrid and electric sites
  • SolarSmart – Solar-assisted power for welfare units

These products now power construction sites, housebuilding projects, temporary compounds and remote locations across the UK.

Innovation & Awards – Leading the Industry

AJC has always been a pioneer, developing technology that others later follow.

Our innovations include:

  • The first Ecosmart Hybrid welfare system
  • Air heating system for generator-free heat
  • Groundbreaking SolarPod hybrid power solution
  • The first Hydrogen ZERO welfare system
  • Industry-leading hybrid and solar welfare technology

We are proud multiple winners of the Green Apple Environment Award, recognised for reducing emissions, fuel use, and noise pollution across UK sites.

Innovation that leads the industry
The AJC legacy continues

The AJC Legacy Continues

From Albert Carey’s first baggage trailer to today’s advanced hybrid welfare units and zero-emission power systems, one thing has never changed:

We build to last. We innovate first. We support our customers at every step.

AJC remains a proudly independent, family-run UK manufacturer—committed to engineering excellence, sustainable technology, and continuous improvement.

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Leading UK Manufacturer of Eco Welfare Units and Sustainable Power Systems. Established in 1964.

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At AJC sustainability is embedded in every unit we design and every system we build.

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Built In-House. Engineered to Last. Trusted Across the UK.

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At AJC EasyCabin, we're more than a welfare unit manufacturer, we're your long-term partner.

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AJC History

From a Single Garage Workshop in 1964 to the UK's Leading Welfare Unit Manufacturer.

AJC History