Rippin Limited had been trading from Cowdenbeath since 1974 where it operated across Scotland and the north of England providing services to the UK construction industry.

In recent months the firm had experienced cash flow difficulties due to a significant downturn in orders as well as customers withholding payment as a result of contractual disputes.

Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden of KPMG were appointed as joint administrators yesterday.

Following the appointment, all the company’s 25 employees have been made redundant.

The joint administrators are now working through a wind down of the company’s operations as they seek offers for the principal assets comprising stock and plant equipment.

Blair Nimmo, KPMG’s global head of restructuring, said: “In light of challenging trading conditions and significant cash flow difficulties, Rippin was unable to continue trading. This, unfortunately, resulted in the redundancies which have been announced today.

“We will be working with all affected employees and the relevant government agencies to ensure the full range of support is available. We will also be exploring the possibility of securing a sale of the company’s assets and would encourage any interested parties to contact us as soon as possible.”