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Metal Processes (1959) Limited

00645604

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

GAMA WORKS, WILLENHALL LANE WALSALL, WS3 2XN
Incorporated 28/12/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/05/2026

Due 21/05/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Trevor Rankin

director · Since 08/05/2008

WORKS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Simon Malcolm Latham-Bennett

director · Since 01/09/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mr Timothy Colin Goode

director · Since 01/09/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Metal Processes Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Units 3 And 4, Willenhall Lane Industrial Estate, Bloxwich, WS3 2XN

Reg: 11059391 · Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 28/02/2018

Former PSCs

Mr John Hayward

Ceased 28/02/2018

Mrs Rita Hayward

Ceased 28/02/2018

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 04/04/2024Registered 05/04/2024
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 22/02/2013Registered 23/02/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2009Registered 05/03/2009Satisfied 08/04/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 08/02/2007Registered 10/02/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/08/2005Registered 02/09/2005

CompanyRankvs 225+ SIC 25990 peers
77

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.27× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£2.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£806k

Fixed Assets

£592k

Debtors

£1.8M

21avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.2M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.27+£17k
20244.74+£392k
20234.01—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.