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Bridgman IBC, a Hartlepool fire door maker, collapsed in March 2026, losing 56 jobs despite strong demand, due to unaffordable raw material costs and financial losses.
Bridgman IBC, a Hartlepool-based fire-rated door manufacturer, entered administration in March 2026, leading to the loss of all 56 jobs.
Despite a full order book and increased sales, the company could not afford raw materials due to tight working capital.
Financial records show a £607,010 loss in the year ending March 2025 and liabilities exceeding assets by £459,574.
The firm, established in the 1960s, served major clients including the NHS, universities, and McDonald’s.
Administrators are seeking buyers for its 88,000 sq ft factory and machinery, with strong initial interest reported.
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Bridgman IBC, un fabricante de puertas contra incendios de Hartlepool, colapsó en marzo de 2026, perdiendo 56 empleos a pesar de la fuerte demanda, debido a costos de materias primas inasequibles y pérdidas financieras.