Munro gets additional £1 million investment from Elbow Beach

This investment takes Elbow Beach’s commitment to Munro to £1.7m+ and it remains Munro’s largest single investor.

Munro Vehicles has recently completed its first production model, the Series-M 4x4 Utility, just 12 months after the company unveiled its first prototype model. Munro has secured a £68m+ customer pipeline and has received vehicle orders from Jakob Mining Vehicles, one of the largest distributors of specialist vehicles for the mining sector, and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, one of the UK’s leading civil engineering contractors.

Munro’s forthcoming production model debut marks the return of light vehicle production to Scotland for the first time since the closure of the Linwood car plant in 1981, marking a significant moment in Scotland’s automotive history.

Elbow Beach Capital CEO, Jon Pollock, commented: “This is a huge achievement for Munro. The company has achieved significant scale-up progress over the last 12 months, which is reflected in a material customer pipeline and orders. There is a notable gap in the market for high quality, durable, off-road electric 4x4 vehicles for demanding industries and the completion of the Series-M Utility positions Munro as the go-to provider of 4x4s for big sectors such as mining, construction, and Elbow Beach is committed to supporting businesses that revolutionise industries and Munro is an excellent example of our thesis. We are looking forward to seeing the first production model roll off the production line in Scotland in the new year and look forward to continuing to support Munro over the next stages of their growth.”

Exclusive partnerships secured: Jakob Mining Vehicles

The mining industry is responsible for up to 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the carbon intensity of the industry is of significant importance in the transition to a net zero economy.Munro’s vehicles provide companies with a solution to electrify their vehicle fleets, without compromising on durability or performance.

Munro has signed an exclusive partnership with Jakob Mining Vehicles (JMV) in an agreement worth >£50m to provide the company with 900 vehicles over the next five years all designed specifically for the mining industry’s demanding needs. The Munro Series-M will enable JMV to electrify its operations and reduce its overall carbon footprint. JVM’s extensive team of technicians and logistics infrastructure will support the adaptation of the Series-M vehicles which will operate in some of the harshest environments in Europe where temperatures can reach lows of -350C. The first vehicle delivery is expected in Q1 2024.

Partnering with leading UK businesses

Munro has also signed an agreement with leading UK civil engineering contractor, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, for 30 vehicles. Shipping is expected to begin in Q1 2024.

Supporting Scottish economy

Scottish exports grew by 17.7% in the year ending March 2023 and Munro will be making a growing contribution to this in the coming months. The roll-out of the Series-M Utility signifies the next phase of Munro’s strategic vision to expand its production facilities and grow its workforce, bringing 300 new jobs to the region by 2027. Achieving scale-up will allow Munro to increase production capacity with a view to producing 5,000 units by 2027.

Russell Peterson, Munro CEO and co-founder, said: “Munro’s roadmap will enable it to capitalise on its global market opportunity whilst also making a significant contribution to the Scottish economy. Munro appreciates the support of Elbow Beach Capital in helping us to scale.”