TL;DR
Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited, part of Aberdeen-based Glacier Group, has been placed into administration. The Stockton-on-Tees manufacturing facility, formerly Francis Brown, has ceased operations with 53 jobs lost. Teneo Financial Advisory is the appointed administrator. The closure reflects continued decline in North Sea oil and gas supply chain demand.
Last reviewed: 5 June 2026
Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited has been placed into administration, with the loss of 53 jobs at its Stockton-on-Tees manufacturing facility. The company, owned by the Aberdeen-headquartered Glacier Group, said the closure followed sustained decline in demand from the North Sea oil and gas sector. Teneo Financial Advisory has been appointed administrator.
Key Facts
- Entity in administration: Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited
- Parent: Glacier Group (Aberdeen)
- Site closed: Stockton-on-Tees manufacturing facility
- Jobs lost: 53
- Administrators: Adele MacLeod and Clare Boardman, Teneo Financial Advisory
- Court reference: CR-2026-MAN-00429, High Court of Justice (Manchester)
- Acquired history: pre-pack acquisition of Francis Brown in 2024
Background to the closure
Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited was acquired by Glacier Energy in 2024 through a pre-pack administration of Francis Brown, a pressure vessel and structural fabrication business established in 1903. At acquisition, the Stockton-on-Tees and Rotherham facilities were positioned to serve growing hydrogen storage and renewables manufacturing demand alongside legacy oil and gas work.
The latest filing closes the Stockton-on-Tees manufacturing division. The parent group retains its other businesses across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Methil, Stirling, Kazakhstan and Washington.
Administrators and creditors
Adele MacLeod and Clare Boardman of Teneo Financial Advisory have been appointed joint administrators. Disclosed charge holders include Averroes Capital, BGF Nominees and IGF Business Credit. The administration was filed at the High Court of Justice in Manchester under reference CR-2026-MAN-00429.
What it signals for the North Sea supply chain
The closure underlines the pressure on UK engineering businesses that remain tied to North Sea oil and gas demand. The site’s repositioning toward hydrogen storage and renewable energy work, completed in 2024, did not translate into sufficient revenue to keep the manufacturing division viable through 2026.
For business energy buyers, the broader signal is that UK industrial supply chains servicing the energy transition are still fragile. Customers with active supply contracts to the affected entity should expect direction from the administrator on contract continuity in the coming weeks.
Where to verify details
Companies House holds the primary filing record for the entity. The London Gazette publishes statutory administration notices and any subsequent moratorium, sale or distribution announcements. Affected employees can access Redundancy Payments Service guidance via gov.uk.
Editor’s note: Suppliers, customers and employees of Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited should contact the joint administrators at Teneo Financial Advisory for guidance on outstanding contracts, retention of title claims, and the redundancy process.
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Disclaimer: This article reports on a corporate insolvency filing for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial or insolvency advice. Creditors and affected parties should contact the appointed administrator or seek advice from a licensed insolvency practitioner.
Frequently asked questions
Who has been appointed administrator?
Adele MacLeod and Clare Boardman of Teneo Financial Advisory have been appointed joint administrators of Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited.
How many jobs have been lost?
53 jobs at the Stockton-on-Tees manufacturing facility have been lost as a result of the closure.
Is the parent company also in administration?
No. Only Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited has been placed into administration. The parent Glacier Group continues to trade through its other operating entities.
Where can creditors register a claim?
Creditors should contact the appointed joint administrators at Teneo Financial Advisory using the contact details published in the London Gazette administration notice and on the Companies House filing.
Sources
- High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts in Manchester, court reference CR-2026-MAN-00429
- Companies House filing record for Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited
- The London Gazette, statutory administration notices
- Teneo Financial Advisory, administrator appointment
- Construction News and Construction Enquirer industry reporting, 4 June 2026
