Jobs blow for metal spinners
Fifteen jobs have been lost after historic metal spinning firm Middleton & Cruddas collapsed into administration.
The Calderdale firm, known within the industry as Elland Metal Spinning, had been in business since 1946 but ran into difficult trading conditions during 2020 owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ossett-based insolvency practitioner, Phil Booth of Booth & Co, was appointed as administrator and an online auction of the firm’s assets is due to be conducted today.
Middleton & Cruddas combined traditional hand spinning alongside modern CNC machining processing. During its tenure it was famed for the plethora of apprentices and artisans who passed through the company’s employment.
The Machinery and Business Assets department of Walker Singleton have been appointed to realise the assets.
Daniel Hey, director at Walker Singleton, said: “Elland Metal Spinners were a wellknown and respected manufacturer in the local business community with stronger recognition in the specialist UK spinning industry, which has a solid West Yorkshire presence.
“Since the appointment, time has been committed to supporting a smooth transition of supply for existing customers through the return of third-party tooling, alongside extracting value from the tool sets owned by the business.
“Focus now turns to the manufacturing plant and site support equipment, which presents a diverse asset base that will appeal to a range of businesses at national level.”
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