G & J Logistics goes into administration – what this means for portering teams

On 21 August 2025, G & J Logistics entered administration. The company was a well-known supplier of hospital portering chairs and equipment, with products used by a number of NHS trusts and private healthcare providers across the UK.

With G&J’s closure, there is now uncertainty around the ongoing servicing and support for their portering chair range. For portering and facilities teams using the G&J chairs, this development may raise questions about how to maintain safe and reliable portering operations going forward.

What G&J’s administration means in practice

When a supplier goes into administration, customers can face a range of challenges, particularly if the company was the main or sole provider for certain products. In this case, hospitals and care organisations using G&J portering chairs might encounter:

• Delays or cancellations of outstanding orders
• Limited access to spare parts or accessories
• Loss of warranty or technical support
• Increased maintenance costs or downtime if chairs cannot be repaired easily
• Uncertainty for future procurement if specific models are discontinued

For facilities, portering, and procurement teams, this makes it important to assess the potential impact early and plan for continuity.

Steps hospitals and Trusts can take

If your Trust uses G&J portering chairs, here are some practical steps you can take to stay ahead of any disruption:

• Review your current stock
  Identify which portering chairs are G&J models, their condition, and whether any are under warranty.
• Check for parts and servicing options
  Some third-party suppliers or distributors may still have compatible parts or be able to offer maintenance support for a limited period.
• Assess operational risk
  Determine how a shortage of working chairs would affect patient transport across key departments, such as radiology, theatres, or wards.
• Explore alternative suppliers
  If G&J were your primary supplier, now may be a good time to review the market for comparable models and evaluate longer-term options.
• Plan for replacement or standardisation
  Building a phased replacement strategy can help reduce risk and ensure a consistent fleet of portering chairs across your estate.

Where Felgains can support

At Felgains, we’ve worked with NHS trusts and private hospitals for many years to supply and support portering chairs and related equipment. Our TransitFlow Portering Chair range is used across the UK, designed to meet modern hospital standards for safety, manoeuvrability, and infection control.

If you’re reviewing your portering chair provision in light of G&J’s administration, we can:

• Offer guidance and advice on comparable models and specifications
• Arrange product trials or demonstrations to assess suitability for your environment
• Support transition planning, helping you maintain continuity while evaluating replacement options
• Provide ongoing servicing and spare parts to ensure long-term reliability

Want to discuss options or learn more about the TransitFlow range? Reach out to our team on 01473 741144 or contact us using the form below.

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