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Administrators begin 'winding down' process at Rea Valley Tractors

Rea Valley Tractors has retained 20 members of staff across its seven sites in England and Wales, with 149 employees made redundant since administrators were appointed

Chris Brayford
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"Regrettably, 149 employees have been made redundant - we know how unsettling this will be for the people affected, as well as the group's customers at this important time of year, and we will be providing all parties with the necessary support."
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"Regrettably, 149 employees have been made redundant - we know how unsettling this will be for the people affected, as well as the group's customers at this important time of year, and we will be providing all parties with the necessary support."

A well-known machinery dealership is being wound down just weeks after attempts were made to save and secure the long-term future of the business. Dunstall Holdings and Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) were...

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