51AVÊÓÆµ

Well-known agricultural dealership enters administration after death of beloved managing director

Administrators confirmed they have made 43 people redundant while they seek for potential buyers to take over the business

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
Managing director of Malpas Tractors Paul Reeves died on August 7 at the age of 52. The firm entered administration on Monday (December 16).
Image:

Managing director of Malpas Tractors Paul Reeves died on August 7 at the age of 52. The firm entered administration on Monday (December 16).

A well-known agricultural and horticultural business has entered administration just months after the death of its managing director. Malpas Tractors (Wrexham) Ltd, which provided machinery across the...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

Tesco announces plans to grow pig group by 30%

Tesco announces plans to grow pig group by 30%

Retailer says the plans will support UK farmers as sales of British pork products hit 65%

clock 21 May 2026 • 2 min read
Failures to learn lessons from Brexit, Covid-19 and Ukraine are fuelling Iran war food pressures

Failures to learn lessons from Brexit, Covid-19 and Ukraine are fuelling Iran war food pressures

Efra committee told decades of food security neglect has left UK in perilous position

clock 21 May 2026 • 2 min read
New £3.7bn Gulf deal set to bring food and farming boost

New £3.7bn Gulf deal set to bring food and farming boost

Defra says agreement will remove an estimated £580 million in food export duties a year

clock 20 May 2026 • 2 min read