Astor International Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against ASTOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED on 25 September 2026 at the High Court Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007446. The company, registered under company number 12611295, has its registered office in Fareham, Hampshire. Presentation of a winding-up petition under section 122 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is a legal court filing and does not constitute a determination of insolvency; the court has yet to hear or decide upon the petition.
Petition details
The Central Registry record details the court filing as follows:
- Case Number: CR-2026-007446
- Filing Date: 25 September 2026
- Court / Registry: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Case Type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Petitioning Creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition Debt Amount: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Listed Hearing Date: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Details of the listing appear on today's winding-up petitions list.
Company snapshot
According to Companies House register filings, ASTOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED was incorporated on 19 May 2020. Corporate profile data can be reviewed on the company's Corp Intel profile.
- Registered Company Name: ASTOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- Company Number: 12611295
- Company Status: Active
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 25920 (Treatment and coating of metals)
- Registered Office: Unit 6 & 7 Concorde Park, Concorde Way, Fareham, Hampshire, England, PO15 5FG
- Financial Information: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
| Metric | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | ASTOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
| Company Number | 12611295 |
| Date of Incorporation | 19 May 2020 |
| Company Status | Active |
| Primary SIC Code | 25920 (Treatment and coating of metals) |
| Registered Office | Unit 6 & 7 Concorde Park, Concorde Way, Fareham, Hampshire, England, PO15 5FG |
Directors and ownership
The Companies House register lists the active and historical officers and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) for ASTOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED as follows:
Current Officers
- Mr Henry Benjamin Kenneth Turnbull: Director, appointed 2 May 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born June 1983.
- Mrs Lynda Mary Turnbull: Director, appointed 3 May 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born March 1955.
Resigned Officers
- Mr Steven Paul Gauntlett: Director, appointed 19 May 2020, resigned 9 May 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born April 1953.
Persons with Significant Control
- Mr Henry Benjamin Kenneth Turnbull: Notified as a PSC on 2 May 2025. Holds 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Steven Paul Gauntlett: Ceased as a PSC on 2 May 2025 (previously notified 19 May 2020, holding 50% to 75% of shares and 75% to 100% of voting rights).
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A review of The Gazette shows no statutory notices published regarding this petition at the time of reporting. Statutory advertisement in The Gazette typically occurs at least seven business days after service of the petition, in accordance with Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is an early indicator of court proceedings. Counterparties dealing with an entity subject to a petition should consider several risk factors:
1. Section 127 Risk: Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the petition presentation date is void if a compulsory winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court.
2. Bank Account Restrictions: Financial institutions often freeze corporate bank accounts once aware of a petition or following Gazette publication to safeguard assets.
3. Credit Exposure Assessment: Unsecured trade creditors should review current payment terms, outstanding invoices, and retention of title provisions.
4. Ongoing Alerting: Setting up free company monitoring ensures immediate notification of court updates or statutory filings.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit managers and legal advisers carrying out risk assessments across supply chains require robust checking workflows. Standard register checks do not always reflect live court filings immediately.
To conduct a complete review:
- Perform a targeted winding up search across High Court cause lists to identify presented petitions prior to public advertisement.
- Review Companies House for recent board changes, charge registrations, or filing extensions.
- Monitor statutory notices published in The Gazette.
Traditionally, risk teams queried Companies House, court registries, and gazette records manually. Automated intelligence platforms aggregate CE-File records, Gazette publications, and register updates into unified monitoring streams.
For credit teams and suppliers
When evaluating commercial risk, early notification is crucial. Identifying a court petition prior to advertisement enables trade credit managers to assess section 127 risks, re-evaluate credit limits, and enforce contractual safeguards. A regular winding up search provides clear visibility before trade indemnity limits are revised or accounts are frozen.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation and service on the company, the petitioner files a certificate of service. The court assigns a hearing date, and the petition must be advertised in The Gazette no less than seven business days before the hearing date, unless otherwise directed by the court.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. The presentation of a petition indicates that a party claims an unpaid debt and has initiated proceedings. The company may dispute the debt, settle the amount, apply for a validation order, or seek an adjournment prior to the court hearing.
How long does it take from presentation to a hearing?
High Court winding-up petition hearings are generally scheduled between four and eight weeks from the presentation date, depending on court listing capacity and compliance requirements.
How can credit controllers verify if a company faces a petition?
Creditors can perform a winding up petition search using High Court registry data, monitor entries in The Gazette, or enable automated email alerts for corporate changes.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.