A FIRM supplying white goods to local authorities has gone into administration at a cost of 57 jobs.

First Furnishings was set up in 2004 to supplied and installed furniture, flooring and white goods to local authorities, housing associations, letting agents and charities.

It had warehouse premises in Glasgow and a head office and warehouses in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Its closure means 30 jobs being made redundant in Glasgow and 27 being made redundant in Broxburn.

Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden of KPMG LLP were appointed as Joint Administrators.

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Blair Nimmo, Joint Administrator and Global Head of Restructuring for KPMG, said: “Unfortunately, while FFL was a leading operator in its field, the business was unable to continue trading in light of an increasing cost base, which, combined with contractual obligations, gave rise to acute cash flow difficulties.

“As a result of the difficult financial position facing the company, we had no choice but to make all employees redundant.

"We will be working with affected employees and relevant government agencies to ensure a full range of support is available.

"We are also exploring the possibility of securing a sale of the company’s business and assets and would encourage any interested parties to contact us as soon as possible.”