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Sterling Material Handling Limited

04749938

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

Unit 1 Langley Road, Burscough Industrial Estate, Ormskirk, L40 8JR
Incorporated 30/04/2003

Previously known as

Farmer Forklifts Limited · until 30/08/2022

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/10/2025

Due 15/10/2026

On track

Industry

33170
Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment

Officers

Andrew David Jones

director · Since 23/07/2021

British · England · Age 51

David Kenneth Jones

director · Since 23/07/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

Richard Stephen Jones

director · Since 23/07/2021

British · England · Age 47

Roger William Hughes

director · Since 28/03/2023

British · United Kingdom · Age 81

Wayne Henry Ivinson

director · Since 26/02/2024

British · England · Age 54

Neil James Mower

director · Since 01/05/2024

British · England · Age 50

Former

John Andrew Fairclough

director · Resigned 23/07/2021

Michael John Kirby

director · Resigned 23/07/2021

Deborah Louise Kirby

secretary · Resigned 17/09/2021

Hannah Marie Hughes

director · Resigned 29/08/2025

Mr Wayne Henry Ivinson

director · Resigned 30/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Dar Industrial Trucks Limited

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

Netherdale, Carriage Drive, Frodsham, WA6 6EB

Reg: 13408258 · Companies House, England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 23/07/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Michael John Kirby

Ceased 23/07/2021

Mr John Andrew Fairclough

Ceased 23/07/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLOSE LEASING LIMITED

Created 08/04/2026Registered 08/04/2026
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 10/09/2021Registered 21/09/2021
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 18/01/2006Registered 21/01/2006

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-05

Active

typeltd
2026-06-05

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 1 Langley Road
2026-06-05

UNIT 1 LANGLEY ROAD

post townOrmskirk
2026-06-05

ORMSKIRK

CompanyRankvs 626+ SIC 33170 peers
63

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.57× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£212k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£92k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£552k

Working capital

Current Assets

£733k

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£387k

32avg. employees+12

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£106k
Assets less current liabilities£546k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.57+£44k
20240.60+£8k
20231.72

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.