ABOUT · EST. 1984
Torque Developments About Us
Torque Developments International was founded in 1984 by Mark Catchpole, Founder and CEO, and is based in Thurrock, Essex.

- Founded
- 1984
- Founder and CEO
- Mark Catchpole
- Location
- Thurrock, Essex
- Academy
- Since 2012
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- 01 / 07Vision and Mission StatementWe aspire to be the UK’s flagship service provider to the Motorsport and high performance automotive industries.
- 02 / 07Services & FacilitiesThe service provision at Torque Developments International is supported in a clean, secure, modern and well-lit environment.
- 03 / 07Quality and AccreditationAt Torque Developments International we strive to deliver exceptional value and to be at the forefront of new and emerging technologies. These…
- 04 / 07HeritageTorque Developments was established in 1984 to fulfil demand from the motorsport and high performance automotive industry sectors for highly specialised…
- 05 / 07TestimonialsI had a brief drive back via the scenic route. My first thoughts are that I am really very impressed. I ran the car in ‘drive’ while in traffic, which…
- 06 / 07Ordering Information and Payment OptionsTorque Developments International offers digital gift vouchers that can be redeemed against goods and services. These are available in any value above…
- 07 / 07Frequently Asked Questions
- NOT SURE?Talk to the engineersTell us the car and the goal. We will advise the right route.
TIMELINE1984 TO TODAY
Four decades of engineering
- 1984
Founded by Mark Catchpole.
- 1994
First UK tuner with PLC status. [CONFIRM: Ltd vs PLC today]
- 2006
First UK tuner to install a Rototest chassis dynamometer. Prodrive Chassis Dynamics certification and EFI University Advanced certification.
- 2008
First UK tuner with ISO 9001. [CONFIRM: still current]
- 2009
First UK tuner with Advanced Technician Accreditation.
- 2011
Britcar class winners with a Honda K20A-powered Lotus Elise.
- 2012
Founded the Academy of Motorsport Sciences.
- 2014
Known for tuning Formula 1, Group C and Group B race cars.
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The team
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Quality and accreditation
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- ISO 9001 [CONFIRM: still current]
- Prodrive Chassis Dynamics certification
- EFI University Advanced certification
- Advanced Technician Accreditation
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