Malibu Health Products collapses into administration after factory fire

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 12:24 · Archive

Malibu Health Products, a UK sun-care brand based in St Albans, has entered administration after 27 years, following a fire at its factory in August.

Malibu Health Products, best known for its sun lotion, after-sun, and tanning oils, has entered administration after 27 years in business. The company, established in 1999, began as a family business in Hertfordshire and expanded to sell its products in more than 40 countries. Despite its global reach, all Malibu Sun products were manufactured at its base in St Albans.

The company's products were stocked in major UK high street retailers including Superdrug, Morrisons, The Range, B&M and Savers. On its website, Malibu stated its founding belief was that 'proper sun protection should be something every family could afford, trust and reach for without thinking twice', emphasising its 'good, reliable British-made sun care'.

On 11 August, a major fire broke out at the company's facility at Ventura Park, Colney Street, St Albans. Herts Fire and Rescue Service and London Fire Brigade responded with around 15 appliances, including ten fire engines. The fire was confirmed to be accidental, and one person was taken to hospital for further treatment.

The incident left the business unable to take or process orders. In a social media statement at the time, the company said: 'Thankfully, everyone is accounted for, and those affected are receiving the appropriate care and support.' It acknowledged 'disruption to the business' whilst assessing the situation.

Marco Piacquadio and Rachel Ennis of FTS Recovery Limited were appointed joint administrators on 15 October, according to The Gazette. The company's inability to recover from the fire's impact ultimately led to the business entering administration.

How it is being reported

• UK suncream brand with base in Hertfordshire collapses into administrationMalibu Health Products has entered administration after 27 years in business after a fire at its St Albans factory.Herts Advertiser · 30 Oct, 11:55
• UK suncream brand with base in Hertfordshire collapses into administrationMalibu Health Products has entered administration after 27 years in business after a fire at its St Albans factory.The Comet · 30 Oct, 11:55
• Hertfordshire company collapses into administration after 27 yearsMalibu Health Products has entered administration (on October 15) after 27 years, following a fire at its St Albans, Hertfordshire, factory.Watford Observer · 30 Oct, 09:52

In this story: Malibu Health Products · St Albans · Hertfordshire · FTS Recovery Limited

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