Case Studies

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Cross Transport Limited

SFP Appointed Administrators of Birmingham-based Road Haulage Firm

David Kemp and Richard Hunt of nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, have been appointed Joint Administrators of Cross Transport Limited, a Birmingham-based company that provided road haulage services across the UK and Ireland. Formed...

Coolfruit Limited

SFP Completes Administration of Ashford-based Freight Transport Firm

David Kemp and Richard Hunt of nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, have been appointed Joint Administrators of Coolfruit Limited, an Ashford-based company that provided freight transportation of fresh fruit across the UK. Formed...

Phoenix Worldwide Logistics Limited

SFP Administrators Appointed by Dunchurch-based Logistics Firm

David Kemp and Richard Hunt of nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, have been appointed Joint Administrators of Phoenix Worldwide Logistics Limited, a Dunchurch-based company that provided logistics and warehousing services to...

CTBO Limeted

SFP Completes Sale of Sunderland-based Audio-visual Services Firm

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has successfully completed the sale of the business and assets of CTBO Limited, a Sunderland-based company providing a wide-range of audio-visual services - securing jobs for 10 people. Formed...

STR Logistics Limited

SFP Completes Sale of Exeter-based Freight Transport Firm

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has successfully completed the sale of the business and assets of STR Logistics Limited, an Exeter-based freight logistics company – securing jobs for 144 employees. Formed in 2002, the...

Mill Green Facilities Limited

SFP Completes Sale of Loughton-based Facilities Services Firm

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has successfully completed the sale of the business and assets of Mill Green Facilities Limited, a Loughton-based company providing a wide-range of facilities management services - securing...

CEI Electrical

SFP completes the sale of Southampton-based CEI Electrical

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has successfully completed the sale of certain assets and goodwill of CEI Electrical Limited – a Southampton-based company supplying electrical and mechanical installation services to commercial...

TPM Contracting Limited

SFP completes the sale of Northamptonshire-based specialist insulation business

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has successfully completed the sale of the business and assets of TPM Contracting Limited, a West-Northamptonshire-based injected polyurethane (PU) insulation firm, protecting the jobs of all...

CSG FM Limited

SFP completes the sale of Yorkshire-based cleaning firm

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of certain business and assets of CSG FM Limited, a West-Yorkshire-based facilities management (FM) and cleaning services business.  The company was placed...

Stortford Sheet Metal LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Stortford Sheet Metal LTD and Saves Majority of Jobs

The Company was established in 2005 but didn’t commence trading until 2016. It provided sheet metal work, powder coating and welding fabrication services and traded from premises in Bishop Stortford. The Company initially fell...

Taylor Martin Recruitment Limited

SFP Completes Sale of Taylor Martin Recruitment Limited, Saving Over 400 Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Taylor Martin Recruitment Limited’s business and assets – a recruitment specialist, based in the Midlands – after it went into administration in November...

AF Smart Repairs Limited

SFP completes Sale of AF Smart Repairs Limited, saving 22 jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of AF Smart Repairs Limited – a Coseley based vehicle accident repair business – after AF Smart Repairs went into administration in September. AF Smart...

Jabero Consulting Limited

SFP completes Sale of Jabero Consulting Limited

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Hastings-based Jabero Consulting Limited – a software solutions business serving the construction and rail sector – after Jabero went into administration...

Adeo Construction Services

SFP completes Sale of Adeo Construction Services, saving 20 jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Adeo Construction Services, a commercial construction services business, after it went into administration in June 2021. The sale secures 20 jobs for the...

BH Precision

SFP completes sale of BH Precision and secures jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of West-Sussex-based high precision machining, fabrication, welding, and engineering services business BH Precision Limited, after the company was placed...

Construction & Management Training LTD

SFP completes sale of Construction & Management Training

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Northamptonshire-based Construction & Management Training Limited, after the business was placed into administration. Construction and Management...

Horncastle Executive Travel LTD

Administrators Conduct Orderly Wind Down of Travel Agent Business.

Newcastle based ATOL and ABTA regulated travel agent, Horncastle Executive Travel Limited, has gone into administration. David Kemp and Richard Hunt of SFP have been appointed as Joint Administrators. Horncastle employed 27 staff...

Euromark

Specialist Inkjet Coding & Marketing Solutions Company Seeks Assistance

Euromark commenced trading in 2011. Supplying inkjet coding machines, printing inks and consumables. It operated as a maintenance service to some high profile blue-chip clients. In its first two years of trading, Euromark achieved...

J H Maunders

All Jobs Secured After Sale of Decorating Business J H Maunders

J H Maunders are a provider of building and decorating services to local housing associations. The company experienced mounting HMRC debt, creditor pressure and an uncertain order book, and entered into a Company Voluntary Arrangement...

BYYD Tech

Digital Advertiser BYYD Tech Appoint SFP

Byyd Tech, the London based digital advertiser with an emphasis on mobile phone app advertising, had been established for several years serving an international client base but despite a turnover of £7.5m, the business was ailing....

Keene & Lord

SFP Helps to Save Every Job at Keene & Lord

Established in 2011, Keene and Lord grew quickly and maintained offices in Theale, Hemel Hempstead, Bristol, Heathrow and Reading, with a 2015 turnover of £12 million. It focused on a number of different markets including automotive,...

Thames Packaging Group LTD

SFP Complete Restructure of Thames Packaging Group

The nationwide insolvency practitioners SFP has rescued a well-established packaging company, retaining important contracts, saving jobs and ensuring a maximum return to creditors. Established as Thames Packaging Group Limited (TPG)...

Waste Recycling Plant

Central Waste Recycling Plant Instructed by SFP

Labelled as one of the more challenging and complex cases for the SFP Group, Simon and Daniel Plant were appointed joint administrators in the case of a recycling plant based in Liverpool. This family run business was set up in the...

M.M. Caterers LTD

Italian Restaurant Saved

M.M. Caterers Limited, the name behind a chic Italian restaurant near St Pauls, suffered a downturn in revenues caused by a number of factors, including poor trading during the London Olympics that saw fewer customers through its doors. Although...

ABN

Media Firm Challenged with Cash Flow Issues

In May 2015 Simon and Daniel Plant were appointed as Joint Administrators to the case of a media firm specialist in holding events within the aviation industry. The media firm was established in November 2011 to design publications...

Western Manor Hotel

Oxford Based Hotel Overcome Historic Financial Difficulties with the Help of SFP

Formed on 20 February 2012, the Western Manor Hotel was a four star establishment situated on circa 12 acres of land near Oxford. When the Company commenced trading, the Hotel was in need of significant refurbishment, with the bulk...

P.F.T. Metal Products LTD

P.F.T. Metal Products LTD Restructure Successfully

The nationwide insolvency practitioners, SFP, were appointed administrators of P.F.T. Metal Products Limited. Following a period trading as a sole trader, the metal fabricator was established as a limited business in 2005, and predominantly...

Interiors (Europe) LTD

Successful Restructuring for Interiors (Europe) LTD

Despite a peak turnover of £2.4m in 2004, the loss of further contracts were on the line for the interior designs company. This was a major concern for not only the directors, but also for the employees and outstanding creditors who...

Bespoke Furniture Company

SFP Completes Sale of Bespoke Furniture Company & Saves All Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of a bespoke furniture solutions company, saving the jobs of all 12 employees in the process and maintaining the good will of customers. The...

A2B Plastics

SFP Completes Sale of A2B Plastics & Secures Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Conwy-based injection moulding business, A2B Plastics Limited, after the company was placed into administration. Most of 24 employees’ positions...

Paramount Power & Data LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Paramount Power & Data LTD and Secures all Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Durham-based data network and security installers, Paramount Power and Data Limited, after the company was placed into administration. All seven employees’...

Pulbrook & Gould LTD

SFP Completes Sale of the Business of Pulbrook & Gould Limited and Saves Majority of Jobs

The company was established in 1956 to purpose of trading as a retail floristry to a high profile customer base. It traded from two premises in London and had a turnover of £1.2m last year. The company fell into financial difficulties...

The Floor Screeding Company Limited

SFP Completes Sale of the Business of the Floor Screeding Company Limited and Saves all Jobs

The Floor Screeding Company Limited was established in 2012 to trade as a commercial flooring specialist offering numerous services but mainly in the application of screed. It traded from one premises in Shaftesbury, Dorset and had...

VRL Realisations LTD

SFP Completes Sale of VRL Realisations Limited and Secures all Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of South Wales based recruitment agent, VRL Realisations Limited, after VRL was placed into administration. The sale has safeguarded the future of the 32 employees. Established...

Safety & Electrical Products LTD

SFP Undertakes Sale of Assets of Safety & Electrical Products Limited After Company Enters Administration

Established in June 1990, Safety & Electrical Products Limited specialised in supplying power accessories and safety equipment to the building trade. It traded from its premises in Luton and had a turnover of c£7 million last...

Human Resource Ventures LTD

SFP Completes Settlement For the Pre-Appointment Transfer of the Business and Assets of Human Resource Ventures Limited

Human Resource Ventures Limited was established in 2017 to provide temporary recruitment services. It traded from its premises in Stratford-Upon-Avon and had a turnover of c£2 million last year. The company experienced cash flow difficulties...

Shades Graphics LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Shades Graphics Limited and Saves the Majority of Jobs

Shades Graphics Limited was established in 2011 to provide specialist printing services. It traded from its premises in Stockport and had a turnover of c£2.5 million last year. The company fell into financial difficulties, after the...

Lansdowe LTD

Administrators Look For New Buyers of Graphic Design Business Print Warehouse

SFP, the nationwide insolvency practitioner, is in negotiations with interested parties over the sale of the business and assets of Lansdowe Limited trading as...

Bennett Manufacturing Services

SFP Completes Sale of Bennett Manufacturing Services and Saves 110 Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Stoke-on-Trent based Bennett Manufacturing Services Limited, after it was placed into administration. In doing so it has secured the future of the company’s...

Print & Digital Media LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Print & Digital Media Limited

Nationwide insolvency practitioners SFP has completed the sale of Print & Digital Media Limited, after the company was placed into administration by a creditor. Established in 2016 as a provider of print services such as catalogues...

Mark Priestley SDT LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Haulage Contractor in One Week

Nationwide insolvency practitioners SFP has completed the sale of the business and assets of Mark Priestley SDT Ltd, a global logistics provider specialising in secure transport solutions and warehousing after it fell into administration. Mark...

Townsends Engineering LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Marine Engineering Firm

A Kent based marine engineering firm, Townsends Engineering Limited entered into Administration on 8 November 2011, after suffering financial difficulties following the loss of a major contract. Incorporated in 2014, the company...

Inexsys LTD

SFP Undertakes Sale of Inexsys Limited After Business Enters Administration

Kent based photo-copier supplier and repairer entered into Administration following a winding up petition from HMRC. Despite having a significant customer base, the company was suffering from previous disputes which had left the...

Langley Steelworks LTD

SFP Appointed to Place Steel Fabricator Business Into Administration

Langley Steelworks Ltd was a Manchester based steel fabricator. Having entered a Company Voluntary Arrangement in 2018, the business suffered a downturn in trade and was unable to maintain CVA payments. Following a review of options,...

Luxx Light Technology (UK) LTD – Ledtec UK LTD

Associated Lighting Companies Appoint SFP

Associated lighting companies, Luxx Light Technology (UK) Limited and Ledtec UK Limited, based outside Cambridge were unable to maintain the terms of their respective Company Voluntary Arrangements (“CVA”). Having each entered...

Wine Wholesaler

SFP Completes Sale of Wine Wholesaler Saving Majority of Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed the successful sale of certain parts of the business and assets of a wine wholesaler, saving 20 employees positions in the process. Established in 2010, the Company sold Italian...

Supplies House LTD

SFP Completes Sale of the Supplies House Limited

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and certain assets of The Supplies House Limited preserving the future of 15 employees in the process. Incorporated...

Blue Yeti and Mi Life

SFP Completes Sale of Recruitment Services Company

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of Blue Yeti, a recruitment agency based in Leicester. Blue Yeti began trading in 2011 to provide staff to the engineering warehouse and cleaning...

The Paterson Group

SFP Saves Recruitment Agency and all Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of The Paterson Group, a recruitment agency, saving the jobs of all 55 employees in the process. The Paterson Group began trading in 1972....

CJ Holmes & Sons

SFP Completes Sale of CJ Holmes & Sons and Safeguards all Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of CJ Holmes and Sons Limited to CJH Civils Limited preserving the future of all six employees in the process. Incorporated...

PL Logistics and Distribution LTD

SFP Completes Sale of PL Logistics and Distribution and Saves all Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of PL Logistics and Distribution Limited, saving the jobs of all 14 employees in the process and further ensuring the continued employment of...

Bartram Associates

SFP Undertakes Sale of Bartram Assets After Business Enters Administration

SFP, the nationwide insolvency practitioner, has been unable to complete the sale of Bartram Associates, the Ely-based provider of of healthcare and pressure care equipment and services that aid...

Developments One (Birmingham) LTD

Administrators Look For New Buyers of Site Following Administration of Developments One (Birmingham) LTD

Developments One (Birmingham) Limited has entered Administration following the Liquidation of the main contractor developing a block of 170 apartments in the Digbeth area of Central Birmingham. The secured creditor, UE Finco Limited...

P&M Butchers LTD

SFP Completes Sale of P&M Butchers Limited

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed the successful sale of the business and assets of P&M Butchers Limited, saving the majority of employees’ positions in the process. Established in 1984, P&M Butchers...

Tilon Composites LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Tilon Composites and Saves all Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of Tilon Composites Limited, saving the jobs of all 22 employees in the process. Tilon Composites Limited was established in May 2008 and specialised...

Perizon Limited

SFP Looks to Sell Freehold Property of Nightclub and Bar

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP is looking to sell a freehold property in Ipswich which was owned by Perizon Limited, after it was placed into administration. The property has recently been used as a nightclub. Perizon Limited...

QFSL Cleaning UK LTD

SFP Completes Sale of QFSL Cleaning UK Saving all Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed the successful sale of the business and assets of QFSL Cleaning UK Limited, saving all 150 employees’ positions in the process. Established in 2001, QFSL provides a range...

Chester Building Services LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Chester Building Firm

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of Chester Building Services Limited (Chester), a building firm specialising in renovations, extensions, loft conversions and landscaping. Established...

Britannia Fork Lift Trucks

SFP Completes Sale of Britannia Fork Lift Trucks

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed the successful sale of the business and assets of Britannia (Britannia) Fork Lift Trucks. Established in 1990, Britannia is an independent dealer that sells, hires, leases,...

Heart to Heart Recruitment

SFP Conducts Sale of Specialist Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of Heart to Heart Recruitment, saving all employees in the process. Heart to Heart began trading in Lincoln in April 2016 to provide the specialist...

South Yorkshire Care LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Four Care Homes and Maintains Care For Residents

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of South Yorkshire Care Limited, ensuring the essential care provided to elderly and vulnerable residents continued without interruption, and...

Fresh Hospitality LTD

SFP Gives Hospitality Company Fresh Start and Saves all Staff in Process

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has completed a sale of the business and assets of Fresh Hospitality Limited (Fresh), a catering business trading as the ‘Sociable Folk Café’, saving the jobs of all 17 employees in the...

Fixing Centre LTD

SFP Completes Sale of Fixing Centre Limited and Secures 17 Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has successfully completed the sale of Woking-based Fixing Centre Limited, after it was placed into Administration, and secured the future of its 17 employees. Founded in 1989, Fixing Centre...

LNM Carpentry & Joinery LTD

SFP Achieves Sale of Business in Administration and Saves All Jobs

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has completed the sale of the Ramsgate-based carpentry business, LNM Carpentry & Joinery Limited after it was placed into administration, and in doing so has preserved all of the jobs and...

Haulage Operator

National Haulage Operator in Financial Difficulty Successfully Sold by SFP Group

After a track record spanning 25 years, a national haulage operator had a turnover circa £13.5 million and built up more than 250,000 sq. ft. of warehousing at the time of administration. However the firm experienced HMRC arrears...

Jules Lang Glassware

SFP Achieves Six-Day-Sale of Business in Administration

Nationwide insolvency practitioner SFP has completed the sale of the Maidstone-based Jules Lang Glassware after it was placed into administration. Jules Lang Glassware, which was the trading name of Stonder Limited, described itself...

Pixel Projects LTD

In Light of Insolvency, Integrated Technology Business Considers Its Options

Incorporated on 17 February 2005, Pixel Projects Limited is an integrated technology AV business that designed, installed and maintained AV systems for blue chip clients all over the world. By 2014, Pixel continued to grow steadily...

CleanEvent Group

SFP Introduced to CleanEvent Group and Negotiate Sale

Despite being an established Group with a previous year's turnover of c.£10 million, the CleanEvent Group suffered from reduced margins and increased competition, causing cash flow troubles and unmanageable liabilities. One of the...

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