Vanmaster has announced that it has gone into administration this week making all 20 of its employees redundant.
The Wigan-based caravan manufacturers bought Bentley Motorhomes in September 2012, but this week production has stopped in both of its factories.
James Sleight, partner at administrators Geoffrey Martin & Co, said: “The business entered administration due to a drop in orders and supplier issues which affected production.”
There are hopes for a new buyer, possibly an existing manufacturer or retailer, but no offers have been put forward as of yet.
The official statement released by administrators reads as follows:
“James Sleight and Geoffrey Martin of Geoffrey Martin & Co have been appointed as joint administrators of Vanmaster Ltd, which operates under the trading styles of Vanmaster Caravans and Bentley Motorhomes.
“The company employed 20 people on two sites in Wigan. All staff have been made redundant as ongoing production is not possible.”
Hope had been high for a revival of Bentley Motorhomes after the Vanmaster buyout, and it was just five months ago that the new Bentley Cerise was unveiled.
Any customers that have outstanding deposits or order can contact Geoffrey Martin & Co on 0113 244 5141.
