Schecker files for insolvency under its own administration

Schecker, the East Frisian mail-order supplier of dog supplies and one of the largest in Europe, has filed for insolvency proceedings under its own administration, as the company announced yesterday, 23 June. The Aurich Local Court has granted the application and appointed solicitor Christian Hanken (Hanken Meyer und Partner) as provisional administrator. The management is being supported by the general authorised representatives Christin Malsch and Dr Hendrik Nowak of Heidemann Küthe Rechtsanwälte; the company therefore retains the power to dispose of its assets during the opening proceedings.

According to the general representative, Schecker continues to supply its customers across Europe. ‘Our aim is to lay the foundations for a stronger digital and omnichannel-focused presence for premium pet food,’ said Nowak. ‘As part of the self-administered restructuring process, we can build…