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Aldi model contributed to Omega Wolf administration

Published: 23 September 2009
In its report to creditors issued earlier this month, KPMG, appointed administrators to Omega Wolf in July this year, outlined the reasons behind the decision to place the company in administration.
One of them main contributing factors was the supplier's business relationship with discount supermarket chain Aldi, which sold Omega Wolf products under the Powercraft brand.

The report states: "The periodic nature of the Aldi business resulted in significant fluctuations in the funding requirements of the company throughout the year." However, it was the company's inability to secure additional funding that resulted in them being unable to make "key payments to creditors and were unable to obtain the release of direct sales stock that had arrived in the UK from Far East suppliers."

The company owed £544k to its trade creditors, including more than £118k to media company Mediavest (Leeds) and more than £100k to UK-based freight company PFE Express.

A letter from KPMG this week stated: "It is unlikely that there will be sufficient funds to enable a distribution to be made to unsecured creditors."

Comments

Published prior to March 2014
By Paul Gill
mine packed in the 5th time I used it. turns out the company was bankrupt around the time they went on sale. i did phone warranty helpline, they collected it to repair but returned it to me in the same state. got my money back yesterday from aldi's in pontypridd when i complained to the manager. they take your money its only fair they deal with the fall out when it goes wrong
Published prior to March 2014
By H Pearson
I have a number of Power Craft tools. Each one has been excellent value.
Published prior to March 2014
By r.taylor
i purchased this item today 19/10/09 from aldis cardigan, will the warranty still stand it says 3 yrs, how come they are still selling this equipment.
Published prior to March 2014
By Peter Grant
TAKE IT BACK! (with the receipt). Bits missing are common, as some customers like to take 'extra' accessories, or find bits missing from their own boxes. Within the timescale you mention, returning with the bits missing complaint will get you a refund. You are covered under the Sale of Goods Act should they be difficult.
Published prior to March 2014
By Steve Bontoft
Bought this item 2 weeks ago from Aldi, it is just a box of junk because vital parts are missing and no service or guarantee is available. Aldi are not interested, where do I do now?
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