August 21, 2025
Charge Holdings completes acquisition of LAB364
London, 21 August 2025 – Charge Holdings Ltd, the British luxury automotive and advanced manufacturing group, today announced the completion of its acquisition of LAB364 Ltd, a specialist paint and surface technology company based in the United Kingdom.
The acquisition marks a strategic expansion of the group’s capabilities in high-end finishing, coatings, and surface innovation, supporting the wider Charge Holdings portfolio of performance and luxury automotive brands.
Enhancing Group Integration
LAB364 will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary within the Charge Holdings group, providing specialist finishing, coatings, and composites support to both internal and external clients. The facility will serve as a cornerstone for the group’s advanced manufacturing and paint innovation strategy, ensuring complete control over the quality and detail expected of ultra-luxury automotive production.
The acquisition strengthens Charge Holdings’ vertical integration, aligning design, engineering, and finishing within one group structure. This integration enables greater efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the development of Charge Automotive’s ’67 and future projects under the group’s expanding brand portfolio.
A Strategic Step Forward
The acquisition of LAB364 follows Charge Holdings’ November 2024 purchase of the Charge Cars brand, IP, and assets, and forms part of the group’s wider strategy to establish a world-class platform for heritage performance brands and advanced manufacturing operations.
About LAB364
LAB364 is a specialist paint and surface technology company with expertise in luxury automotive refinishing, composite coatings, and bespoke colour development. Known for its meticulous approach to detail and precision, LAB364 serves high-end clients across the automotive and performance sectors.
London, 21 August 2025 – Charge Holdings Ltd, the British luxury automotive and advanced manufacturing group, today announced the completion of its acquisition of LAB364 Ltd, a specialist paint and surface technology company based in the United Kingdom.
The acquisition marks a strategic expansion of the group’s capabilities in high-end finishing, coatings, and surface innovation, supporting the wider Charge Holdings portfolio of performance and luxury automotive brands.
Enhancing Group Integration
LAB364 will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary within the Charge Holdings group, providing specialist finishing, coatings, and composites support to both internal and external clients. The facility will serve as a cornerstone for the group’s advanced manufacturing and paint innovation strategy, ensuring complete control over the quality and detail expected of ultra-luxury automotive production.
The acquisition strengthens Charge Holdings’ vertical integration, aligning design, engineering, and finishing within one group structure. This integration enables greater efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the development of Charge Automotive’s ’67 and future projects under the group’s expanding brand portfolio.
A Strategic Step Forward
The acquisition of LAB364 follows Charge Holdings’ November 2024 purchase of the Charge Cars brand, IP, and assets, and forms part of the group’s wider strategy to establish a world-class platform for heritage performance brands and advanced manufacturing operations.
About LAB364
LAB364 is a specialist paint and surface technology company with expertise in luxury automotive refinishing, composite coatings, and bespoke colour development. Known for its meticulous approach to detail and precision, LAB364 serves high-end clients across the automotive and performance sectors.
"LAB364 represents the very essence of what defines Charge Holdings — craftsmanship, precision, and technical excellence,” said Paul Abercrombie, Group CEO of Charge Holdings.
“Its expertise in surface technology and finishing will play a crucial role in supporting our commitment to building world-class performance brands and advanced manufacturing operations.”
About Charge Holdings
Charge Holdings is a British luxury automotive and advanced manufacturing group investing in and developing exceptional brands that combine heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship. The group includes Charge Automotive, creator of the reimagined ’67 fastback, and LAB364, a leader in specialist paint and surface technologies.
Headquartered in the UK, with operations in the US and GCC, Charge Holdings is shaping the future of luxury performance through strategic investment, design excellence, and advanced engineering.
About Charge Holdings
Charge Holdings is a British luxury automotive and advanced manufacturing group investing in and developing exceptional brands that combine heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship. The group includes Charge Automotive, creator of the reimagined ’67 fastback, and LAB364, a leader in specialist paint and surface technologies.
Headquartered in the UK, with operations in the US and GCC, Charge Holdings is shaping the future of luxury performance through strategic investment, design excellence, and advanced engineering.
