Frank Clavis flew back to New Zealand today. The contents of his failed factory go under the hammer on Thursday.

Bye-bye, Frank

Frank Clavis of Wales-based Bikedirect Europe has returned to his home country.

He said he’s planning on returning to the UK in the New Year but has handed back the keys to the house he and his wife were renting, and has sold the furniture.

The contents of his Llanidloes factory are being auctioned tomorrow (ie Thursday).

Unit 8 Parc Hafren, Llanidloes.

Viewing from 8.30 am, auction starts at 11.00am. There are no reserves on any of the equipment.

1 1/2 ton Coventry Climax forklift

Wheel building machine

19 hpc screw compressor

Professional metal circular saw

Some new bikes

Some new cycle parts inc frames

Office equipment & furniture & phone system

The auctioneer is Harry Ray, tel: 01938 552555

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