Tue, 09 Jun 2026 | ADMINISTRATION
Since our last update, the following businesses have been confirmed as having fallen into administration. All dates indicate when the administration was announced and not necessarily the dates on which administrators were appointed.
Humber Doors Limited – June 2
Humber Doors Limited, a Cheshire-based door supplier trading as Summerbridge Doors, fell into administration in late May, with John Carpenter and Christopher Barrett of Dow Schofield Watts Business Recovery appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to February 28 2025, the company’s fixed assets were valued at £1.2 million and current assets at around £2 million, with net assets totalling £1.3 million.
Saddleback Limited – June 3
Saddleback Limited, a cycling distributor headquartered in Bristol, fell into administration at the end of May. The company has now ceased trading, with administrators seeking buyers for its assets.
In accounts for the year to January 31 2025, the company reported turnover of approximately £14.5 million, down from £16.5 million a year earlier, but trimmed its operating losses from £2 million to just under £1.3 million.
At the time, its fixed assets were valued at £709,000 and current assets at £11.3 million, with net assets totalling close to £3.1 million.
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T & T Carpentry and Facades Limited – June 4
T & T Carpentry and Facades Limited, a cladding and facades business based in Fareham and trading as T & T Facades, fell into administration in late May, with Miles Needham and Andy John of FRP Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to October 31 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at £93,000 and current assets at £4.5 million, with net assets totalling approximately £2.3 million.
Exertis (UK) Limited – June 4
Exertis (UK) Limited, a technology distributor based in Burnley, fell into administration at the end of May, with Martin Armstrong and Richard Bailey of Turpin Barker Armstrong and James Hopkirk of Kreston Reeves appointed as joint administrators.
The administration came after more than a year of turmoil at the company, which was sold by its Irish parent company last year to private equity firm Aurelius. Following the sale, the company reportedly saw its credit facilities slashed, lost the majority of its vendors and made hundreds of redundancies.
In accounts for the year to March 31 2025, the company reported turnover of £1.4 billion, down from £1.5 billion a year earlier, while its operating losses widened from £12.6 million to £25.9 million and total losses increased from £39 million to around £48 million.
At the time, its fixed assets were valued at £219 million and current assets at £353 million, with net assets totalling £78.2 million.
Complete Waterproofing Services Limited – June 4
Complete Waterproofing Services Limited, a provider of commercial roofing and waterproofing services based in Essex, fell into administration last week, with Wayne MacPherson and Louise Baxter of BTG Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to July 31 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at around £78,000 and current assets at £1.9 million, with net assets totalling slightly over £850,000.
R.H.Nuttall Limited – June 4
R.H.Nuttall Limited, a gasket manufacturer based in Halesowen, fell into administration in late May, with Scott Bevan and Simon Chandler of Forvis Mazars appointed as joint administrators.
According to the joint administrators, the company, which dated back to 1860, had experienced cash flow issues prior to its collapse. Following the appointment of the joint administrators, it has ceased trading, with all staff made redundant.
In amended accounts for the year to March 31 2025, the company’s fixed assets were valued at around £330,000 and current assets at £4.7 million, with net assets amounting to £3.1 million.
Avora Capital Limited – June 4
Avora Capital Limited, a property investment firm based in Cardiff, fell into administration last week, with Robert Dymon, Paul Stanley and Phil Stone of BTG Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators.
At the end of May, it was revealed that Richardson Hartley Law was representing investors in Avora Capital, who fear that they have lost money. £24 million was estimated to have been invested into the unregulated property investment scheme, with investors told funds would be used to purchase properties leased to housing associations on long-term agreements, generating annual returns of up to 18 per cent.
Many investors were said to have been introduced to the scheme via the since-dissolved firm Sterling Woodrow who required a minimum investment of £35,000. Following the dissolution of Sterling Woodrow, Ullcom Limited took over control of Avora Capital, with investors still reporting that they have been unable to withdraw their money.
In accounts for the year to June 30 2024, Avora Capital Limited’s fixed assets were valued at £6 million and current assets at £2.7 million, with total net assets amounting to £6.8 million.
Aquapak Polymers Limited – June 5
Aquapak Polymers Limited, a Birmingham-based manufacturer of environmental polymers for the packaging and healthcare industries, fell into administration last week, with James Saunders and Robert Halliday of KR8 Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2023, the company reported turnover of £731,599, down from approximately £2.3 million a year earlier, while operating losses widened from £7.1 million to £10.7 million.
At the time, its fixed assets were valued at £4.9 million and current assets at £238.4 million, with total equity standing at £241.5 million.
Fire Protection Compliance Limited – June 5
Fire Protection Compliance Limited, a passive fire protection and compliance services business based in Cheshire, fell into administration in late May, with Lisa Moxon and Christopher Barrett of Dow Schofield Watts Business Recovery appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at around £207,000 and current assets at £1.1 million. Net liabilities, however, exceeded £180,000 at the time.
Leonard Design Limited – June 5
Leonard Design Limited, an architecture, interior design and graphic design agency based in Nottingham, fell into administration last week, with Andrew Cordon and James Everist of CFS Restructuring appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to September 30 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at around £121,000 and current assets at £2.2 million, with net assets totalling close to £1.2 million.
Capricorn Automotive Limited – June 5
Capricorn Automotive Limited, a car parts manufacturer based in Hampshire, fell into administration in late May, with Lisa Moxon and Christopher Barrett of Dow Schofield Watts appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at £1.6 million and current assets at close to £1.1 million, with net assets totalling slightly over £353,000.
Brooking Hire Limited and Munihire Operated Limited – June 5
Brooking Hire Limited and Munihire Operated Limited, a pair of equipment and plant hire companies based in West Sussex, fell into administration last week, with Philip Dakin and Benjamin Wiles of Kroll Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
The joint administrators are now reported to be reviewing the companies’ fleet and assets with a view to a potential business or asset sale.
In accounts for the year to May 31 2025, Brooking Hire Limited’s fixed assets were valued at £2.8 million and current assets at approximately £700,000, with net assets totalling slightly over £33,000.
In the same period, Munihire Operated Limited’s fixed assets were valued at £3.6 million and current assets at around £549,000, with net assets totalling close to £388,000.
Gradewell Plant & Haulage Limited – June 5
Gradewell Plant & Haulage Limited, a St Albans-based plant and machinery rental company, fell into administration last week, with Amie Johnson and Constantinos Pedhiou of BTG Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to October 31 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at £11 million and current assets at £2.4 million, with net assets totalling £1.8 million.
Innovaro Technology Limited – June 8
Innovaro Technology Limited, a managed IT services provider based in London, fell into administration last week, with Wayne MacPherson and Jamie Taylor of BTG Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to September 30 2025, the company’s fixed assets were valued at around £122,000 and current assets at £2.2 million. Net liabilities, however, stood at slightly over £987,000.
European Cargo Limited – June 8
European Cargo Limited, a cargo airline based in Bournemouth, fell into administration last week, with Stuart Morris, Robert Fishman and David Soden of Teneo Financial Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
The company, which has ceased trading, blamed its closure on a combination of rising fuel prices and reduced flying activity.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2024, the company reported turnover of $136.2 million, up from around $53 million a year earlier, while operating losses fell from $25.6 million to $24.2 million.
At the time, its fixed assets were valued at $7.3 million and current assets at $10 million. Net liabilities, however, stood at around $41.8 million.
Flow Communications Limited – June 8
Flow Communications Limited, an IT services company based in Hemel Hempstead, fell into administration last week, with Julie Palmer and Andrew Hook of BTG Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2024, the company reported turnover of around £7.4 million, up from £6.9 million a year earlier, while recovering from an operating loss of close to £377,000 to post an operating profit of approximately £107,000.
At the time, its assets were valued at around £3.7 million, with total equity amounting to £1.7 million.
Woodrow Mercer Healthcare Limited – June 8
Woodrow Mercer Healthcare Limited, a healthcare recruitment company based in Birmingham, fell into administration at the end of May, with Andrew Poxon and Andrew Knowles of Leonard Curtis appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to March 31 2025, the company’s fixed assets were valued at around £185,000 and current assets at approximately £4.3 million, with total equity coming to slightly more than £466,000.
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