Yorkshire-based Roger Petch Transport Limited, a family-run haulage company that has operated for 15 years, has collapsed into liquidation. Liquidators have been appointed to wind up the business, marking a significant closure in the region’s transport sector.
Key Takeaways
- Roger Petch Transport Limited, a family business operating for 15 years, has entered liquidation.
- Liquidators have been appointed to manage the winding up of the company’s affairs.
- The firm specialized in bulk tipper transport and other haulage solutions.
- This closure follows a period of financial difficulty for other haulage operators in the UK.
Company Closure
Roger Petch Transport Limited, headquartered in Yorkshire, appointed administrators on April 9. The official notice for winding up was published in the London Gazette on April 16, confirming that Michael Jenkins has been appointed as the liquidator. The company is expected to be wound up voluntarily.
Companies House records indicate the firm was established in 2010, meaning it recently passed its 15th anniversary. Google now lists Roger Petch Transport Limited as "permanently closed". The company operated from Sykehouse and Great Heck in East Yorkshire, having recently relocated its registered office to York.
Services Offered
The company focused on bulk tipper transport, handling a variety of materials including sand, stone, gypsum, plastic pellets, ash, coal, and biomass. In addition to bulk transport, Roger Petch Transport Limited also provided other haulage services, such as operating low loaders and a 45ft Tautliner. Their fleet included an 8-wheeled bulk tipper capable of carrying up to 20 tonnes.
Customer Reputation
Despite its closure, Roger Petch Transport Limited had garnered a reputation for providing a "first-class service". Customer reviews highlighted the company as a "friendly family-run business" where clients felt "treated very well".
Industry Challenges
Roger Petch Transport Limited is not the only haulage operator to face difficulties recently. Martyn Barratt Transport Limited, a Nottingham-based firm with over 25 years of experience in warehousing and distribution, also entered administration in April. This company operates a fleet of over 60 vehicles and has been in business since 2000.
Sources
- Haulage company collapses as family business closes after 15 years, Birmingham Live.
