Ovens, mixers, pastry brakes, and delivery vans are among the assets being auctioned off following the closure of Lancashire-based bakery chain Oddie’s.
The fourth-generation family business, which was founded in 1905, shut all 13 of its shops last month after failing to find a buyer. It had struggled to deal with the impact of the pandemic, rising energy costs, inflation, and a decline in high street footfall, with its decision to cease trading after 120 years of operations resulting in the loss of more than 100 jobs.
BPI Asset Advisory is managing the sale of assets via an online auction, which is set to end at 11am on 5 March. The entire contents of Oddie’s central bakery in Nelson is featured in lots, including the following items:
- 2016-2019 Mercedes Sprinter Panel vans
- 2016 Mercedes Sprinter Box van
- Dexmore Pie production line and tooling
- RONDO Doge automatic pastry brakes
- Double D Revorack gas ovens
- Commercial spiral mixers
- Benier equipment
- Preparation tables and more
All assets are to be collected from Nelson, with viewings to be held on 4 March.
“The closure of Oddie’s bakery is undoubtedly a significant loss for Lancashire, given its deep roots in the community,” commented Andy Cromack, director at BPI Asset Advisory. “However, we are committed to ensuring the asset disposal process is handled professionally, helping the business recover value from its equipment while giving other businesses the chance to invest in high-quality assets.
“This auction presents a fantastic opportunity for bakeries and food producers to secure well-maintained machinery and vehicles at excellent value, whether for business expansion or upgrading existing operations,” added Cromack.
Last month also saw 270 staff take voluntary redundancy at Morrisons’ Rathbones bakery in Wakefield. The retailer had previously been considering closure of its 28,000 sq ft manufacturing site, but had opted instead to remain open “albeit on a smaller scale”.
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