Carpets of Kidderminster in Administration

Worcestershire, England, Aug. 20, 2010-- Carpets of Kidderminster has gone into administration.

A statement on its website says: “Andrew Fender was appointed administrator on August 16.

“The administrator now manages the affairs, business and property of the company. The administrator acts as agent only and without personal liability.”

Carpets of Kidderminster was founded in 1934 by Lionel Rowe, a well-known and respected member of the local carpet fraternity.

The company started with the production of axminster carpet and was initially situated in Kidderminster.