Cooper Barnes expands to race ahead in ADAS fast lane
24 June 2025 
Cooper Barnes Automotive has announced an expansion of its facilities in Cambridge in response to soaring ADAS calibration business.
The firm said a sharp increase in the number of vehicles requiring ADAS calibration led to the launch of a dedicated 5,000 ft2 calibration and mechanical workshop.
The award-winning business, which recently relocated and doubled in size, now employs 17 staff and continues to grow in response to fast-moving vehicle technology.
MD Matt Cooper (pictured) said: “Every other car we see now needs some form of calibration. That simply wasn’t the case 12 months ago.
“We’ve been in this industry for 40 years. While we’ve always known autonomy was coming, the speed at which it’s landed has been staggering.”
Until recently, all calibration and coding work was handled on-site by mobile technicians from A1 ADAS Group.
“We’re seeing so many ADAS-equipped vehicles that it reached a point where I was seeing more of A1’s team than my own. That’s when we knew it was time to bring it in-house,” Cooper said.
‘Training’
Rather than source equipment from multiple suppliers, Cooper Barnes turned to A1 to specify, supply, and support the full setup.
Working closely with A1’s Iain Molloy and Matt Hume, the business invested in the Autel IA900WA system, which combines ADAS calibration with four-wheel alignment functionality. It also upgraded its existing diagnostic tablet to the MS909 and purchased all the necessary targets, boards, and mats to cover a wide range of vehicle makes.
“A1 helped us choose the right system for our space and volume, advised us on training routes for the ADAS qualifications, and made sure we’ll see a return on investment as soon as possible,” Cooper said.
A1’s MD Iain Molloy said: “ADAS is a potentially lifesaving system. Workshops like Cooper Barnes understand how critical it is that calibrations are carried out correctly. Our role is to help them integrate that service; not just by selling equipment, but by offering long-term support, technical expertise and solutions that deliver value.”
The new facility sits alongside Cooper Barnes’ existing 13,500 ft2 bodyshop and is designed to streamline workflow, reduce vehicle movement and keep safety-critical calibrations under one roof.
With three new technicians having joined the team in recent months, the business is well-positioned to increase throughput while maintaining quality.