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Glasgow glazing and flooring specialist collapses

Aaron Morby 7 years ago

Glasgow-based glazing and flooring specialist Westcrowns Contracting Services has been placed in the hands of administrators.

The firm forms part of the £30m turnover Westcrowns Group, which continues to trade.

More than 50 job cuts are threatened following the appointment of Glasgow administrators AlixPartners Associates.

Westcrowns Contracting Services supplied and installed specialist architectural glass and flooring in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The firm was run by managing director Bill McBride, who is also chair of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre.

Westcrowns supplies its own patented Lumaglass illuminated glazing system which is exported to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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