Eterniti Caravans administrators confirm 41 job losses in Widnes

by Chris Jefferies
Administrators Ernst & Young have given an insight into the situation that led Eterniti Caravans to enter administration last week as well as confirming that 41 jobs have been lost as a result of the move.
This latest development brings to an end the short, but eventful history of Eterniti, a brand that first emerged in 2012 and received high-profile exposure on both BBC Two and ITV last year.
However, this wasn’t enough to secure the company’s long-term future with sales proving slower than anticipated.
In a statement, Sam Woodward, Partner and Joint Administrator at Ernst & Young, said: “Difficult trading conditions impacted Eterniti Caravans’ cashflow and left it unable to meet ongoing creditor obligations.
“Despite efforts to secure a sale of or investment in the business, administrators were appointed on 27 March.”
The administrators also confirmed that a small staff of four employees had been temporarily kept on at the company’s Widnes factory in order to wind down the company.
As yet no details have emerged of what will happen to outstanding orders or if any compensation will be offered to existing customers who will most likely find themselves unable to have repair work covered by their warranty.
However, those with outstanding deposits should expect to receive further information from Ernst & Young in due course.