A notice was published on July 15, noting that Derwent Packaging Limited had entered administration, with Benjamin Fallon and Louise Longley, both of BTG, Begbies Traynor, appointed as administrators on July 8.
It comes at a time of financial crisis across UK businesses, where companies are facing rising labour costs, higher energy bills, and lower customer spending.
Its latest statement available on Companies House shows that the company’s tangible assets dropped from £330,410 to £270,657 between 2024 and 2025. Cashflow issues forced the company to cease trading.
However, the company’s joint administrators completed a fast sale process within a day of their appointment, and Derwent Packaging Limited has now been acquired by Mailway Displays, saving all jobs and allowing it to continue operating.
Established in 1994 in Derbyshire, Derwent Packaging Limited creates “innovative” cardboard displays and retail display solutions for major brands across the UK and Europe.
The business continues to operate from its established Denby, Derbyshire manufacturing site, where it has been for more than three decades, with all 33 jobs saved in the sale.
According to the Administration List, Ben Fallon, Joint Administrator at BTG, described the outcome as one that protected jobs, delivered value for creditors and secured the future of a long-established manufacturer with an excellent reputation within the retail display and packaging sector.
Mailway Display’s acquisition of the Derwent Displays is a strong fit, with the Denby company now gaining additional manufacturing capacity, an experienced workforce, an established customer base, free production capabilities, and the ability to continue serving customers from its existing site.
The Express has contacted Derwent Displays Limited and Mailway Displays Group.