Eight jobs saved at South Shields family firm Viking Plywood and Timber
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Eight jobs saved at South Shields family firm Viking Plywood and Timber

9 Jul 2026 · Originally published 9 Jul 2026 7/10 Original headline: Jobs saved at South Tyneside family firm facing collapse after client goes bust
Viking Plywood and Timber faced closure after a major client went bust, putting the long-standing South Shields business at risk. The company has now been bought by GK Timber, securing all eight staff roles and ensuring the firm can continue trading.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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