# J.S. Clayton (Plant & Equipment) Limited (02957826)

> Why UK company 02957826 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/02957826

- **Status:** Administration ended
- **Administration began:** 2014-06-06
- **Administrators:** Darren Brookes, Colin Thomas Burke
- **Administrators' firm:** Milner Boardman Partnership
- **Incorporated:** 1994-08-11
- **Location:** Hale
- **Industry:** 49390 Other passenger land transport

## Why it went into administration

- Creditor pressure / legal action
- Bad debts / customer insolvency

## From the administrators' statement

The Company having been established in 1994 by Mr John Clayton, had a wealth of experience in the hiring of plant and machinery, and had traded well for a number of years It had gained a large client base and a good reputation within the industry since the commencement of trade

The Company had also built up a substantial portfolio of plant machinery and equipment which it hired to its customers and was able to provide a wide range of equipment to meet its customers’ needs The Company's customers were mainly haulage firms, general contractors, plant hirers and sub-contractors

The general economic downturn and recession in the construction industry, forced the Company to reduce staffing levels and sell assets to reduce hire purchase liabilities

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02957826/filing-history/MzEwNTc1NzYyNGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02957826

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