In a sudden move, engineering consultant Clarkebond has ceased trading and fallen into administration after 77 years
The liquidation has been chalked up to issues with management practices and clashing with staff.
Just three months prior, in September, the firm was acquired by the Independent Design House Group (IDHG).
Clarkebond was a respected player in the engineering industry
The acquisition of Clarkebond was portrayed by IDHG as a step intended to boost the company, with the deal bringing an extra 90 employees into the fold, nearly tripling the existing staff from around 50 to 140.
The staff were spread in offices across the British Isles, with offices in London, Maidstone, Bristol, Exeter, Darlington, and Ireland as well…
