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Packaging Automation Limited

00761199

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 1, PARKGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK, WA16 8XW
Incorporated 17/05/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/01/2026

Due 22/01/2027

On track

Industry

28930
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing

Officers

Mrs Carol Ann Penn

director · Since 28/05/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Carol Ann Penn

secretary · Since 14/12/1996

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Doctor William George Holden

director · Since 27/03/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Neil Ashton

director · Since 24/04/2012

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mrs Samantha Ashton

director · Since 24/04/2012

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Francis Joseph Cooke

director · Since 02/04/2014

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Mr David Schumacker

director · Since 01/01/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Carol Ann Penn

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 79

Unit 1, Parkgate Industrial Park, WA16 8XW

Notified 04/01/2024

Mrs Samantha Ashton

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 55

Unit 1, Parkgate Industrial Park, WA16 8XW

Notified 19/11/2025

Mr Neil Ashton

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 52

Unit 1, Parkgate Industrial Park, WA16 8XW

Notified 19/11/2025

Mr David Schumacker

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 52

Unit 1, Parkgate Industrial Park, WA16 8XW

Notified 19/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Arthur Penn

Ceased 04/01/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NPIF NW DEBT LP ACTING BY NORTH WEST LOANS NPIF GP LIMITED AS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF NPIF NW DE

Created 07/07/2023Registered 11/07/2023
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/02/2020Registered 17/02/2020Satisfied 22/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/2019Registered 01/10/2019Satisfied 22/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/06/2012Registered 13/06/2012Satisfied 22/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2009Registered 03/03/2009Satisfied 22/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/02/2009Registered 21/02/2009Satisfied 22/10/2025
charge
satisfied

CLOSE ASSET FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/10/2000Registered 20/10/2000Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CLOSE ASSET FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/03/2000Registered 14/04/2000Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CLOSE ASSETS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/03/2000Registered 05/04/2000Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CLOSE ASSET FINANCE LIMITED

Created 02/03/2000Registered 21/03/2000Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CLOSE ASSET FINANCE LIMITED ("CAF")

Created 02/03/2000Registered 14/03/2000Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 04/02/2000Registered 08/02/2000Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 04/02/2000Registered 08/02/2000Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 02/06/1999Registered 08/06/1999Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 02/06/1999Registered 08/06/1999Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 18/12/1998Registered 05/01/1999Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 18/12/1998Registered 24/12/1998Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

CHESHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 30/04/1997Registered 19/05/1997Satisfied 16/06/2017
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 02/06/1993Registered 15/06/1993Satisfied 25/02/2009
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 29/11/1991Registered 04/12/1991Satisfied 25/02/2009

CompanyRankvs 35+ SIC 28930 peers
60

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.03× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Turnover

£11.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£797k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£174k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£122k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.8M

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Cost of Sales

£7.2M

Gross Profit

£3.9M

Admin Expenses

£3.6M

Operating Profit

£248k

Profit After Tax

£98k

101avg. employees-25

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£224k

People Costs(2023)

Wages & salaries£4.7M
NI contributions£450k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.3M
Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.03-£126k
20231.39-£498k
20221.43-£559k
20211.71+£279k
20181.58—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.