DRH Transport in voluntary Liquidation
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By Chris Tindall
HUDDERSFIELD-BASED specialist bulk liquid haulier DRH Transport has shut its doors after entering into a members' voluntary liquidation.
The company was established in 2003 and moved liquid, chemical foodstuff and gas containers around the UK. It worked for mainland as well as international tank operators.
"The business did not have to close as it was solvent and still profitable," said Dave Howarth, MD at DRH Transport.
"We have entered into a members' voluntary liquidation, meaning all creditors and suppliers were paid prior to the company being liquidated."
He was unable to respond to further questions about the reasons behind the liquidation, but members' voluntary liquidation is a method company owners can choose to implement if they want to retire, step down from the family business, or if the business has simply run its course.
It is only available as an option if the company is solvent.
Abbreviated accounts for the year ended 31 August show that DRH Transport had net assets of just over £174,000 and short-term debts of £11,500.
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