RSM UK secures sale of MTE Heat Treatment Ltd, saving over 30 jobs
Lee Lockwood and Gareth Harris of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed Joint Administrators of MTE Heat Treatment on 24 February 2026 and have secured a sale of the business and its assets following a period of continued trading in administration.
MTE Heat Treatment is an established provider of precision engineering services, including heat treatment, induction hardening, gear cutting and surface treatments.
The business experienced ongoing cash flow pressures following a historic fire and increased debt levels arising during the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to the appointment of administrators.
The business and its assets have been sold to Metal Treatment and Engineering Limited, a subsidiary of Time To ACT plc. The transaction safeguards over 30 jobs and ensures continuity of supply for customers.
Lee Lockwood, RSM UK Restructuring Advisory Partner and Joint Administrator, said: “We are pleased to have secured a sale of MTE Heat Treatment, preserving employment for over 30 staff and providing a platform for the business to continue under new ownership. The transaction also ensures ongoing service continuity for customers. We wish the business and its employees every success going forward.”
The RSM team (Lee Lockwood, Sam Thompson, Oliver Anderson and Oscar Stamper) were supported by Emma Sadler and Conor McDermott of Addleshaw Goddard LLP.