Yorkshire-based fit out firm H. Waterhouse & Sons (Wakefield) has called in administrators and ceased trading.
The company, which dates back to 1853 when the great grandfather of the current director established the business, has made 21 staff redundant.
Lee Lockwood and Bob Maxwell of Begbies Traynor in Leeds were appointed as joint administrators on 5 October.
Begbies Traynor said the company had run into difficulties “due to the downturn in the construction and refurbishment sectors”, experiencing reduced opportunities and continually tightening margins.
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