A Manchester haulage firm that was operating for more than 63 years has ceased trading after a failed bid to find a purchaser of its business.
Administrator Begbies Traynor said around 30 staff had lost their jobs after W. Harrison & Sons (Carriers), which traded as Express Parcel Services, closed down this month.
The family-owned business began in July 1962 and offered flexible storage, warehousing and distribution services out of its Middleton operating centre.
A Pallet-Track member, Express Parcel Services also offered next day and economy pallet distribution.
Office of the traffic commissioner details showed that it held a licence authorising 45 HGVs and 51 trailers.
Begbies Traynor said it was appointed to the haulier on 12 August, by which time there were no employees remaining at the company.
It added that the company’s assets are now in the process of being realised.
Andrew Hook, partner at Begbies Traynor, said: “We always aim to rescue any company.
“Unfortunately, despite a marketing process being conducted prior to our appointment a buyer for the company’s business and assets was not identified.
“We will now work with relevant stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome for creditors. As part of this process we are realising the company’s assets including its vehicle fleet and leasehold property,” he added.
“Interested parties can view certain assets online, or contact the joint administrators for further details.”
The auction of the company’s assets by Middleton Barton runs from 3 September to 10 September and includes Mercedes and Scania tractor units, tri-axle curtainsiders, vans and workshop plant.
Interested parties can view the vehicle fleet auction here: https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auction-catalogues/breal-asset-valuation/catalogue-id-breal-10094
