Bailey of Bristol is one of the UK's biggest manufacturers of leisure vehicles – touring caravans and motorhomes. In 2017 it achieved a record turnover of £144 million. It has about 500 employees, and an annual production of around 6,500 vehicles (caravans and motorhomes). All Bailey leisure vehicles are built using the company's patented Alu-Tech construction system. The company was officially founded in 1948. It has always been based in Bristol and claims to be the longest established caravan manufacturer. In 2017 it celebrated its 70th anniversary.