Two insolvent furniture firms, Conker Bespoke Frames and Conker Furniture Limited, sold some of their operations before entering liquidation, saving the jobs of all their employees. However, the companies' trading activities have ceased.
But while the insolvent companies have ceased trading, the joint liquidators have said that two of the operations were sold before entering liquidation, saving the jobs of all their employees.
"While the companies have ceased to trade, a sale of the business and certain assets of both Conker Furniture Limited and Conker Bespoke Frames Limited was undertaken prior to either company entering into liquidation, resulting in all jobs being preserved," Mr Roome said. The former had employed an average of 33 people in the year up to April 30, 2025, according to Companies House, while the latter had 35.
Sofa-maker Conker, which, like all the firms, had been based at the same Acton Road unit, had described itself as the "chosen supplier of leading premium furniture retailers across the United Kingdom" for three generations. The firm's social media accounts previously stated that it had been "surpassing our clients' expectations for over three generations" and could offer customers the latest trends and "cutting-edge" design.which shares a director with the two Conker firms, was founded in 2020, according to its website, with the goal of making the UK’s most sustainable sofa.
It aimed to create its furniture using 100 per cent recycled materials and cut out all waste during the manufacturing process. Long Eaton is home to many furniture makers that have supplied major retailers and prestigious venues around the world.
Insolvent Companies Cease Trading Sale Of Operations Preserving Jobs Furniture Firms Long Eaton UK Sustainable Sofa
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