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Mitchell Dryers Limited – In Administration

Mike Kienlen

Head of Restructuring & Insolvency, Partner & Chairman

Mitchell Dryers Limite entered into administration on Wednesday 21 September 2016. The joint administrators, Mike Kienlen, Daryl Warwick and Mark Ranson of Armstrong Watson were appointed by the directors.

Mitchell Dryers Limited is a privately owned engineering company with a history dating back to 1859. The company has specialised in the field of industrial drying for the last 80 years, manufacturing a wide range of equipment from its premises in Carlisle, Cumbria.

Mike Kienlen comments:

‘We hope to retain the 32 staff whilst negotiations and discussions with any potential purchasers continue.’

Any further parties interested in acquiring the business should contact Darcie Rae in the first instance on 01228 690179

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