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A large motorhome and caravan dealership, Robinsons Caravans, which traded at two sites in Chesterfield and Worksop, has been placed into administration. Robinsons also owned Golden Castle Caravans near Tewksbury, which was also placed into administration.
In addition, White Arches, a motorhome and caravan dealer with outlets in Rushden and Wellingborough that was also part of the Robinsons Group, also entered administration but was immediately purchased by Spinney Motorhomes and Caravans with 55 jobs being saved.
As with White Arches, Golden Castle Caravans, which sold secondhand motorhomes, as well as new and used caravans, was also immediately bought but this time to Gloucestershire Leisure, with 17 members of staff transferring to the new owner as part of the deal.
Meanwhile, Robinsons Caravans, which held the franchise to sell new motorhomes from Bailey, as well as multiple caravan manufacturers, was split by the administrator, Interpath Advisory.
Interpath then also sold parts of the Robinsons Caravans operation and its assets to Storebon Holdings, part of the Couplands Caravans group. As a result, nine members of staff based at the Robinsons Caravans site in Worksop had their jobs saved.
However, the Robinsons site in Chesterfield was not included in this deal and so closed immediately with 16 members of staff losing their jobs.
MBH Corporation, which acquired Robinsons Caravans in March 2020, also went into administration. MBH was also a shareholder in White Arches.
While White Arches went into administration in late March, because it was immediately bought by Spinney, there was a positive outcome that has been welcomed by the White Arches team.
“We are pleased to announce White Arches Caravans & Motorhomes have been acquired by Spinney Motorhomes & Caravans,” said Paul Hinchliffe, Group Operations Director.
“Spinney has a great history and background which aligns perfectly with White Arches. I know I speak for every member of my team when I say we are extremely excited for the future ahead of us.”
Spinney added that the acquisition is “a timely purchase” by Ben and Charlie Holland, the owners behind the Spinney brand, which has ensured both dealerships in Wellingborough and Rushden will remain intact.
“The purchase has also guaranteed that the current staf
