Gordon Fawthrop's GF Interiors purchase saves 30 jobs in Brighouse

Apr 30 2010 by Henryk Zientek, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Mr Morton said: “We have worked very hard to put together the right deal to take the business of GF Group out of the hands of administrators.

“We now have the opportunity to rebuild a great business which we have all spent many years developing.

“It is devastating that over the past months so many of our colleagues have lost their jobs and we are determined to get this firm back to full strength as soon as the market allows.”

Mr Brook said: “GF had a fantastic brand within its sectors and there was considerable interest and competition from potential buyers.

“The management’s previous knowledge of the company and its secure funding mean that we can be confident the business has a bright future under the continued direction of the people who founded and grew it prior to the 2009 management but-out deal.”

The administrators were advised in the sale by Leeds-based lawyers, Lee & Priestley. The buyers were advised by Huddersfield law firm Baxter Caulfield.

GF Interiors, based at Gooder Lane, was founded in 1979 and specialises in fitting out bars, restaurants and hotels. Clients include Nandos and Frankie & Benny’s