A UK-based household supplies and personal care products company, MPM Consumer Products Ltd, has collapsed into administration after 30 years in business. The Manchester-based firm, which employed 80 people in 2022, has appointed administrators in a bid to save the company. The company sold household supplies and personal care products, including handwash, bodywash, and antiseptic disinfectant. It also produced items for brands such as By My Beard, Dr J's, and Certex. The company secured a £500,000 loan in 2022 to accelerate growth plans, create jobs, and strengthen the workforce. However, the company is now in administration, and employees are facing redundancy. This news comes as a shock, as the company had been in business for three decades and had a strong reputation for British manufacturing. The collapse of MPM Consumer Products Ltd is a stark reminder of the challenges facing businesses in the UK, with rising costs, mounting debts, and a fall in consumer spending contributing to the company's demise. According to data, 1,631 UK businesses filed for administration in 2025, a 5% decrease from 2024 but still 22% higher than in 2022. The company's website highlights its commitment to British manufacturing and the environmental benefits of 'Made in England' products. However, the company's struggles highlight the challenges faced by businesses in the current economic climate.
