# A.Longworth & Sons Limited (00254125)

> Why UK company 00254125 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/00254125

- **Status:** Administration ended
- **Administration began:** 2012-11-23
- **Administrators' firm:** Verby Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Services
- **Incorporated:** 1931-02-12
- **Location:** Stockport
- **Industry:** 33190 Repair of other equipment

## Why it went into administration

- Bad debts / customer insolvency
- Competition / price pressure

## From the administrators' statement

The business was founded in 1867 and traded as a building services provider in the North West of England The company was incorporated on 12 February 1931

For many years the company traded two separate divisions, contracting and maintenance The contracting division was complimented by on-going support from the maintenance division Whilst being based at the same leased premises in Sale, Cheshire, and sharing central overheads each had its own unique client base and

specialist workforce

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00254125/filing-history/MzA3MTUyNTEwMGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00254125

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