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).
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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...

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