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L.C. Automation Limited

01166468

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

LC AUTOMATION LTD, DUTTONS WAY, BLACKBURN, BB1 2QR
Incorporated 10/04/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/04/2026

Due 04/05/2027

On track

Industry

26512
Manufacture of electronic industrial process control equipment
46520
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts
46690
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Philip Dowell

secretary · Since 10/10/1996

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Philip Dowell

director · Since 17/12/2010

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 17 other boards

Mr David Harry Rowe

director · Since 01/04/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Lc Automation Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Concept House, Eastern Wood Road, Plymouth, PL7 5ET

Reg: 07430294 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 26/02/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Malcolm David Chadwick

Ceased 26/02/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

MALCOLM DAVID CHADWICK

Created 26/02/2021Registered 09/03/2021
charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 12/11/2008Registered 14/11/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/10/1996Registered 25/10/1996Satisfied 22/10/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/09/1987Registered 21/09/1987Satisfied 22/10/2007
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/04/1982Registered 08/04/1982

CompanyRankvs 139+ SIC 26512 peers
73

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.84× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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139L.C. Automation Limited
79
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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£20k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£73k

Debtors

£1.8M

22avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£31k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.84+£28k
20241.88-£119k
20232.00+£31k
20222.01+£126k
20212.45+£4k
20202.16-£154k
20191.77+£279k
20181.72—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.