The family business specialised in designing and manufacturing quality springs for a variety of industries and was passed down four generations
Charles Blyth & Co. Ltd has gone into administration(Image: Charles Blyth & Co. Ltd )
A historic business with a Castle Donington headquarters has collapsed into administration after 87 years of trading.
The family-run enterprise, Charles Blyth and Co. Ltd., specialised in designing and manufacturing quality springs for numerous industries.
Founded by Charles Blyth in 1939, the family-owned operation has been ‘crafting high-quality springs that are designed to last’ throughout its history.
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The firm, based in Carnival Way, Castle Donington, entered liquidation on March 13, 2026.
Jon L Roden and Daniel M Timms, both from Grant Thornton UK Advisory, were appointed as joint administrators.
According to the company’s website, the business had been handed down through four generations of the family.
Prior to its collapse, the firm described itself as ‘one of the most experienced spring manufacturers in the industry’.
Their website states: “We are dedicated to using only the best materials in all of our springs, and we work hard to ensure that every product that leaves our facility meets our high standards.
“Our team is made up of highly skilled and experienced operatives, who share our dedication to continually improving our manufacturing processes in order to deliver the highest quality products.”
The collapse of this long-established British company comes after a beloved UK chocolate manufacturer, which produced 300 tonnes annually, also went under.
Marasu’s Petit Fours, once the largest producer of luxury chocolates in London, entered liquidation on 6 February. Car park company NCP also fell into administration earlier this month, with a total of 22 car parks expected to shut down shortly after the announcement.