Andrew Paul Furniture Ceases Trading; 170+ Jobs Lost to Liquidation
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A major East Midlands furniture manufacturer ceased trading on 4 July. This liquidation has placed 178 employees out of work. Andrew Paul Furniture Limited, based in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, collapsed in late June 2025. Sustained trading difficulties, shrinking demand, and post-pandemic market pressures forced the business into liquidation.
Founded in 2010, the company specialised in high-spec sofas and chairs. They were well known suppliers for several established UK brands. Despite its longstanding reputation and investment in skilled craftsmanship, directors were unable to turn the business around amid deepening financial strain.
According to its most recent accounts (year ending 30 April 2024), turnover dropped from £14.2 million to £12.9 million. At the same time, post-tax profits slightly declined from £604,000 to £600,000. Directors pointed to “challenging market conditions” and ongoing volatility in consumer spending as the root causes of its downfall. At the point of collapse, the company reported fixed assets of £423,000 and current assets totalling £2.5 million, with net assets under £600,000.
As part of a restructuring effort, Andrew Paul Furniture had relocated its manufacturing operations to Meadow Lane in Long Eaton to reduce overheads. However, declining orders and persistent cash flow issues continued to weaken the business, ultimately resulting in its downfall.
Michael Roome and Jamie Playford of Leading Business Services have been appointed as joint liquidators and are now overseeing the asset disposal process. All remaining employees have been made redundant.
The closure marks a significant blow to the regional manufacturing industry and highlights wider pressures on UK furniture producers, who continue to battle inflation, reduced consumer demand, and supply chain challenges.
This insolvency follows a wave of similar collapses across the manufacturing and retail sectors in 2025, offering a window of opportunity for distressed asset buyers and investors monitoring the UK’s high-end furniture supply chain. For more updates, stay tuned to Administration List.