Recession sinks asbestos firm

WHITEINCH Asbestos, a family-owned asbestos removal firm based in Bishopbriggs, has fallen into liquidation with the loss of all 20 jobs. Bryan Jackson of accountancy firm PKF was appointed as liquidator.

He said: "The company had working capital issues and has experienced a dramatic fall in turnover over the last couple of years due to the recession in the construction sector.

"I do not believe Whiteinch Asbestos will be alone in closing its doors. The impact of the recession is being widely felt."