Interpath can confirm that Will Wright, Chris Pole and Ryan Grant were appointed joint administrators to Headlam Group plc, as well as its trading subsidiary HFD Limited, on 8 September 2026.
Headlam was founded in 1992 and established itself as the UK’s leading floor coverings distributor serving flooring manufacturers and suppliers across the UK and Europe in both the residential and commercial sectors. Headquartered in Birmingham, the business employs more than 1,300 people across its head office, 17 distribution branches, and 76 trade counters.
Following their appointment, the joint administrators have confirmed they will continue to trade the business while a restructuring of the Group’s operations is implemented.
The proposed restructuring, which is contingent on the ongoing support of the Group’s key stakeholders, is expected to include a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and a refinancing of the Group’s existing debt facilities, alongside a number of cost reduction measures. These steps are intended to give the business the best opportunity possible to establish a more sustainable platform for the future.
As part of the immediate cost reduction measures being taken, the joint administrators can confirm that 28 trade counters have closed with immediate effect. The remaining 17 distribution centres and 48 trade counters will remain open and continue to trade.
Regrettably, as a result of these closures, 154 employees have been made redundant. The joint administrators and their specialist employment team will be providing all available support to those affected, including assisting with claims for monies owed through the Redundancy Payments Service.
Will Wright, UK CEO at Interpath and joint administrator to Headlam Group plc, said: “Headlam is a well-established British company with a heritage stretching back more than 30 years, and the feedback we've received from customers and suppliers in recent days reinforces that there remains market demand for the business. Unfortunately, however, the Group has not been immune to recent economic challenges, including cost inflation and fragile consumer confidence, which over time have placed significant pressure on the business.
“Our immediate priority is to those employees whose roles have been lost as a result of today’s site closures. We understand this is devastating news and we are committed to ensuring that everyone impacted receives the support and information they need as quickly as possible.
“For the rest of the business, our focus is on implementing a restructuring that will give Headlam the best chance possible of recovery. Subject to the ongoing support of the Group’s key stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, we believe the proposed plan provides a credible path to stabilising the business.”
