A SCOTS firm has plunged into administration after 150 years – with dozens of jobs lost.
Dovetail Enterprises in Dundee is one of the oldest furniture and mattress manufacturers in Scotland.
Dovetail Enterprises in Dundee has plunged into administration[/caption]
The charity provides employment and training opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged members of the community.
But the organisation slipped into administration despite £1million of support from the Scottish Government.
The move saw 47 of its employees made redundant, reports The Courier.
Rising costs, an ageing factory building and a failure to secure additional funding are reportedly to blame for its closure.
Council administration leader Mark Flynn, who was previously listed as a director of the firm, said: “I am saddened to hear that Dovetail Enterprises has gone into administration and ceased trading.
“We as a council have provided significant financial support to Dovetail through both annual and additional funding and I know other partners have assisted wherever possible.
“My thoughts today are with the employees affected.
“The Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (Pace) team has been alerted and stands ready to offer its full support to the workforce.”
GMB Union is calling for a buyer to step forward amid the “huge blow” for employees.
Vicki Leonard, GMB Scotland organiser, said: “The skilled and committed workers deserve every support to ensure this important social enterprise company can continue under new ownership.
“We have heard a great deal from politicians recently about the need to help people with disabilities into work but words are cheap.
“The skilled jobs supported by this company will not be easily replicated and everything must be done to ensure a new owner is found and supported.”
Dundee City Council and Dovetail have been contacted for comment.
