Fruehauf Goes Into Administration

Published on : 2nd November, 2026
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Originally published in 2021. Re-edited and updated for clarity.

Carl Jackson and Tauseef Rashid of business advisory firm Quantuma, together with Brian Johnson of UHY Hacker Young, were appointed as joint administrators to Lincolnshire-based trailer manufacturer Fruehauf.

Fruehauf has a £21m turnover company producing a range of tipper and rigid trailers, quality control systems and techniques. It operates a 64 acre site in Grantham and employs 100 people.

It is unknown how many jobs could be affected, however no redundancies have been made at this stage, with employees being supported by the Government’s furlough scheme. No sites are expected to close as a result of the administration.

Quantuma and UHY Hacker Young are exploring options to save the company via a company voluntary arrangement, whilst also investigating a potential sale of the business.

Jackson said said: “I can confirm we were appointed as joint administrators to Fruehauf earlier this month. We are now exploring opportunities to secure the long-term future of the business and deliver the best possible outcome for all staff and stakeholders. Options being considered at this stage include a potential sale or further investment from external parties.”

Readers Guide To the Administration Process

Since Fruehauf ​ has gone into administration here is a quick guide to the legal realities of the administration process.

The Process: Administration is a legal “moratorium” that protects insolvent companies from creditor action. Licensed Insolvency Practitioners take control to either rescue the business or sell its assets to achieve a better result than immediate closure.

Who gets paid? There is a strict legal queue. Secured lenders (banks) and “preferential” creditors (employees and HMRC) are paid first. Unsecured creditors, including trade suppliers and customers, are at the back of the line and often receive nothing.

Employees: Redundancies often occur in the first 14 days. After this window, the administrator “adopts” remaining contracts, making ongoing wages a priority. Unpaid redundancy or notice pay can usually be claimed through the government’s Redundancy Payments Service.

Suppliers & Customers: Suppliers should negotiate “pro-forma” (upfront) terms for any new orders. For customers, gift cards and deposits are rarely honored. However, if you paid over £100 via credit card, you may be able to claim a refund under Section 75.

Written ByRobert Moore

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