Troubled Birmingham firm saved from administration in deal that preserves 60 year industrial heritage

The future of Birmingham-based Barkley Plastics has been secured after its business and assets were acquired by Clarity Plastics, preserving its 60-year heritage, Insider Media reports.

The injection moulding specialist, founded in 1965, entered administration with Mark Malone and Gareth Prince of Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators. Around 40 staff were made redundant, while a smaller workforce was kept to support the wind-down.

Following strong interest, Clarity Plastics completed an urgent acquisition, safeguarding the remaining jobs and ensuring continuity for customers and suppliers.

Clarity Plastics managing director Kevin Robinson said the deal strengthens its growing plastics division, following the recent addition of LVS Plastics, and praised the administrators for enabling a rapid sale.

Malone described the outcome as positive for both employees and Midlands manufacturing, crediting long-standing customer relationships, the buyer’s swift action, and the commitment of staff retained during administration.