Jobs lost as sport turf specialist falls into administration

Administrators have been called in to a Cheshire-based specialist sports turf contractor after it suffered increased competition from artificial pitches and creditor pressure.

Paul Dounis and Steve Ross of RSM Restructuring Advisory were appointed joint administrators of Souters Sport on November 3.

Souter Sports delivers sport turf construction, reconstruction, drainage, aeration and maintenance with 47 staff across two sites in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire and Knutsford, Cheshire.

Paul Dounis, partner at RSM and joint administrator, said: “Following a difficult trading position, measures have been taken to protect assets and maximise realisations for creditors through the administration process.

“Regrettably due to viability and the seasonality of work, we have had to make the majority of the work force redundant and we are assisting all employees with their claims. We have however retained a small number of employees to complete certain high-profile contracts and to assist the administrators in their duties.

“The business has a strong pipeline of projects for next year and we would invite any interested parties to get in touch.”