One of Britain's longest-standing industrial suppliers has fallen into administration, placing hundreds of jobs at risk and adding to growing concerns about the fragility of the UK manufacturing sector.
Batt Cables, a Kent-based cables distributor with a history stretching back more than 70 years, entered administration on Tuesday, 6 January, after failing to overcome what advisers described as mounting liquidity pressures. The collapse puts 334 roles in jeopardy, with 70 redundancies confirmed immediately, and the remainder of the workforce facing an uncertain future.
