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Vulcan Refractories Limited

00952421

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BROOKHOUSES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST10 1PN
Incorporated 18/04/1969

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/07/2025

Due 24/07/2026

On track

Industry

23200
Manufacture of refractory products
23440
Manufacture of other technical ceramic products

Officers

Mr Gary Dukes

director · Since 01/05/2008

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Stephen John Murphy

director · Since 22/06/2011

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Brian James Zampell

director · Since 22/06/2011

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Christine Zampell

director · Since 22/06/2011

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

James Charles Zampell

director · Since 22/06/2011

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Zampell

Appoint directors

American · United States · Age 73

Brookhouses Industrial Estate, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 1PN

Notified 09/07/2016

Mrs Christine Zampell

Appoint directors

American · United States · Age 72

Brookhouses Industrial Estate, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 1PN

Notified 09/07/2016

Zampell Refractories, Inc

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

3, Stanley Tucker Drive, Newburyport

Notified 30/11/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Brian Zampell

Ceased 30/11/2020

Mr Gary Dukes

Ceased 30/11/2020

Mr Stephen Murphy

Ceased 30/11/2020

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/06/2018Registered 07/06/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2013Registered 05/06/2013
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/04/2013Registered 08/05/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/01/2006Registered 10/01/2006Satisfied 25/06/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/01/2001Registered 18/01/2001Satisfied 18/06/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/01/2001Registered 18/01/2001Satisfied 25/06/2011

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 23200 peers
78

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.46× · 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.

Employees14/15 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 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£951k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.5M

Debtors

£1.1M

43avg. employees-4

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.2M
Assets less current liabilities£5.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20233.46+£1.1M
20222.63+£403k
20212.59+£100k
20203.95+£121k
20192.80

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.