The historic UK manufacturer, Charles Blyth & Co. Ltd, has entered administration – the family business was founded in 1939 and has been passed down four generations
A historic UK business has plunged into administration after trading for 87 years.
The family business, Charles Blyth & Co. Ltd., specialised in designing and manufacturing quality springs for a variety of industries.
The family owned and run business was founded by Charles Blyth in 1939, and has since been ‘crafting high-quality springs that are designed to last’.
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The Derby based business went into liquidation on March 13, 2026.
Jon L Roden and Daniel M Timms both of Grant Thornton UK Advisory were named as joint administrators.
On the companies website they said the firm has been passed down four generations of the family.
Before going bust, they claimed to be ‘one of the most experienced spring manufacturers in the industry’.
Their website reads: “We are dedicated to using only the best materials in all of our springs, and we work hard to ensure that every product that leaves our facility meets our high standards.
“Our team is made up of highly skilled and experienced operatives, who share our dedication to continually improving our manufacturing processes in order to deliver the highest quality products.”
The news of the liquidation of the historic UK company follows that of loved UK chocolate company which produced 300 tonnes every year.
Marasu’s Petit Fours became London’s largest producer of fancy chocolates before liquidators were appointed on February 6. Carpark firm NCP also entered administration earlier this month, with a total of 22 carparks set to close within days of the announcement.
