EVCL Chill
EVCL Chill Ltd, EVCL One Limited, EVCL Two Limited and EVCL Three Limited - in administration - (“EVCL Chill”)
Helen Wheeler-Jones, Eddie Williams and Matthew Hammond of PwC have been appointed as joint administrators of EVCL Chill Ltd, EVCL One Limited, EVCL Two Limited and EVCL Three Limited.
The administration does not affect the wider EV Cargo Group which continues to trade as before.
EVCL Chill operates primarily in the chilled food logistics market, storing and delivering products for a number of retail customers and suppliers to the UK food retail market.
Headquartered in Alfreton, Derbyshire, the business employs 1,092 full time employees operating from warehouses and depots in key locations across the UK including, Daventry, Alfreton, Rochdale, Crick, Bristol, and Penrith.
The business operates 374 trucks and 432 trailers across its transport network, alongside more than 20,000 pallets of warehousing capacity, servicing blue chip food retailers and manufacturers nationwide.
In the period to December 2020 turnover at the business exceeded £167m and was cash generative. However, EVCL Chill has struggled with a loss of a number of key customers and acute driver shortages during 2021 which given its fixed cost base, created significant liquidity challenges. A number of sale options were explored but generated limited interest and management took the difficult decision to enter administration.
658 roles and a number of services have been transferred to key customers under their contractual arrangements, which provides continuity for parts of EVCL Chill and those customers. Regretfully there are a number of roles that have not been transferred and we will update the remaining employees early next week.
Eddie Williams, joint administrator, said:
“This has been a very difficult situation and involved intense discussions with key stakeholders on an accelerated basis to get to this position. As businesses move from survival mode to recovery, the financial climate is still very volatile.
“I am pleased that at least 658 roles will continue in a sector that is already facing many difficulties and challenges around inventory, personnel and wider supply chain. Some vital continuity and stability has been ensured for a number of EVCL Chill’s stakeholders.
“We will continue to fully support all affected staff members during this difficult time.”
Helen Wheeler Jones, joint administrator, said:
“We will also continue to liaise closely with customers on the key IT and transport requirements needed for them to fulfil orders, alongside other priority stakeholders including HMRC.”
Contact Details
For any suppliers queries please contact uk_evcl_suppliers@pwc.com
For any employee queries please contact uk_evcl_employees@pwc.com
For any creditor queries please contact uk_evcl_creditors@pwc.com
Documents Available to Download
EVCL Chill Limited
Notice of approval of joint administrators' proposals
EVCL Chill Statement of Affairs
EVCL Chill preferential creditors fee approval form
EVCL Chill letter and notice to preferential creditors regarding the administration extension
EVCL Chill Limited - notice of extension of the administration
EVCL One Limited
Notice of approval of joint administrators' proposals
EVCL One preferential creditors fee approval form
EVCL One letter and notice to preferential creditors regarding the administration extension
EVCL One Ltd - notice of extension of the administration
EVCL Two Limited
Notice of approval of joint administrators' proposals
EVCL Two preferential creditors fee approval form
EVCL Two letter and notice to preferential creditors regarding the administration extension
EVCL Two Ltd - notice of extension of the administration
EVCL Three Limited
Notice of approval of joint administrators' proposals
EVCL Three Statement of Affairs
EVCL Three Ltd - notice of extension of the administration
Helen Laura Wheeler-Jones, Edward Williams and David Matthew Hammond have been appointed as Joint Administrators of EVCL Chill Limited (formerly EV Cargo Logistics Limited), EVCL One Ltd, EVCL Two Ltd and EVCL Three Ltd to manage their affairs, businesses and properties as agents and without personal liability.
Helen Laura Wheeler-Jones, Edward Williams and David Matthew Hammond are all licensed in the United Kingdom to act as insolvency practitioners by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
The Joint Administrators are bound by the Insolvency Code of Ethics which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/insolvency-practitioner-code-of-ethics.
The Joint Administrators may act as controllers of personal data as defined by UK data protection law depending upon the specific processing activities undertaken. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP may act as a processor on the instructions of the Joint Administrators. Personal data will be kept secure and processed only for matters relating to the Joint Administrators’ appointment. Further details are available in the privacy statement on the PwC.co.uk website or by contacting the Joint Administrators.
