Electroco Faces Winding-Up Petition at Central Registry
On 13 October 2026, a winding-up petition was filed against Surrey distributor ELECTROCO (ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE) LIMITED at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under court reference CR-2026-007898. The filing was recorded on the public CE-File electronic court tracking system. Presentation of a petition represents an initial procedural step under the Insolvency Act 1986 and is not a judicial determination of insolvency.
Corporate intelligence teams and credit underwriters monitor court cause lists because the presentation of a petition constitutes the earliest public indicator of a formal court action to liquidate a business. It precedes newspaper advertising and court hearings by several weeks.
Petition details
The details recorded on the public court filing include:
| Detail | Central Registry Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | Electroco (Electrical Wholesale) Limited |
| Company Number | 04848988 |
| Court Reference | CR-2026-007898 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioner Identity | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| First Hearing Date | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
The petitioning creditor is not named on the public registry summary, and the amount of the alleged debt is not stated in the published record. The record also does not indicate whether a hearing date has yet been allocated.
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House confirm the following baseline corporate information:
- Incorporation Date: 29 July 2003
- Current Status: Active
- Registered Office: Office 786 Europe House First Floor, Bell Street, Reigate, England, RH2 7AD
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
- 27900 (Manufacture of other electrical equipment)
- 33200 (Installation of industrial machinery and equipment)
- 46900 (Non-specialised wholesale trade)
- Latest Financial Statements: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
The public register records the company's current and historic officer structure. The register lists one active director:
- Mr Scott Leslie Ellis: Director, British, resident in England, born July 1972. Appointed on 25 August 2026.
Historic officer filings list the following individuals whose appointments terminated prior to the petition date:
- Mr Connell James Stunell: Director, British, resident in England, born May 1963. Appointed 29 July 2003; resigned 25 August 2026.
- Ms Angela Jane Stunell: Director, British, resident in the United Kingdom, born May 1961. Appointed 1 June 2011; resigned 31 July 2026 (previously served as director from 29 July 2003 to 16 February 2005, and secretary from 7 April 2004 to 16 February 2005).
- Mr Darren George Frost: Director, British, resident in England, born February 1972. Appointed 29 July 2003; resigned 31 May 2011 (also served as secretary from 16 February 2005 to 31 May 2011).
- Mr Timothy John Scott: Director, British, born June 1965. Appointed 29 July 2003; resigned 6 April 2004.
- Ms Tracey Jane Scott: Director, British, born July 1963. Appointed 29 July 2003; resigned 6 April 2004 (also served as secretary from 29 July 2003 to 6 April 2004).
Regarding beneficial ownership, the Register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC) records Mr Connell James Stunell as an active individual PSC notified on 11 March 2019, holding between 25% and 50% of the company's shares. Two earlier PSC statements notified on 29 July 2016 ceased to have effect on 1 August 2018.
These entries represent factual filings maintained on the public register. The filing of a petition does not attribute wrongdoing or personal liability to any current or former officer.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Statutory notices concerning winding-up petitions, hearings, and orders are published in The Gazette under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016. At the date of this report, no recent Gazette notices relating to petition CR-2026-007898 have been recorded. The daily cause list can be cross-checked on the winding up petitions list today tracking dashboard.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a winding-up petition is presented, counterparties face immediate legal and financial considerations. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, if a winding-up order is subsequently made, any disposition of the company's property made after the date of presentation is void unless validated by court order under section 127(2).
This statutory provision means that payments made by the company to suppliers, transfers of goods, or debt settlements executed after 13 October 2026 risk clawback by an official receiver or liquidator if an order is granted.
Counterparty exposure assessment framework
Credit controllers and operations heads dealing with a business subject to a petition typically apply a structured review:
1. Identify Open Exposure: Calculate aggregate receivables, open delivery commitments, and goods in transit.
2. Review Retention of Title (RoT): Inspect supply contracts to verify whether valid, enforceable RoT clauses exist over unconsumed stock on the buyer's premises.
3. Assess Pending Settlements: Re-evaluate bank transfers or cleared payments received after the petition filing date to understand potential section 127 exposure.
4. Pause Discretionary Credit: Require cash before delivery (CBD) or cleared funds for further trading, while legal teams evaluate ongoing contractual obligations.
5. Maintain Daily Court Checks: Track the petition through to advertisement or disposal before extending additional exposure.
Hypothetical scenario: trade creditor response
Consider a trade creditor supplying electrical components on 30-day terms with £35,000 outstanding across two mature invoices. Upon learning that a petition has been presented, the supplier's risk team conducts an immediate audit. If the supplier continues to deliver stock on standard invoice terms without knowing the petition's status, any subsequent payment from the customer could be challenged under section 127 if a winding-up order follows.
By taking proactive steps, the supplier can immediately halt credit lines, enforce retention of title provisions for uninstalled inventory, and insist on escrow arrangements or third-party guarantees before releasing further inventory.
How to investigate further
To establish whether a petition has proceeded to advertisement, settlement, or dismissal, counterparties should cross-reference three official repositories:
- Companies House: Monitor register updates for changes in officer composition, registered office details, or late filing flags.
- The Gazette: Check for statutory advertisements. Petitioners must generally advertise the petition not less than seven business days after service and at least seven business days before the court hearing.
- The Royal Courts of Justice CE-File System: Confirm court listings and any validation order applications.
Corporate credit teams should also use free company monitoring to receive immediate notifications when registry entries change. When evaluating credit exposure across multiple supply chains, running a comprehensive winding up search before contract execution prevents inadvertent transactions with entities undergoing compulsory liquidation proceedings.
For credit teams and suppliers
Performing a regular winding up search on commercial counterparties is standard practice prior to releasing major credit lines, extending construction contracts, or completing asset purchases. When done manually via court cause lists and individual registry filings, the process can take hours and introduce coverage gaps. Deploying a structured winding up petition search across active trading partners ensures risk managers receive verifiable court data weeks before a statutory notice appears in the press.
FAQ
Does the presentation of a petition mean the company is in liquidation?
No. Presentation is the initial filing by a creditor or petitioner. The court has not ruled on the merits, and the company continues to operate as an active legal entity until a judge hears the case and makes an order.
When does a winding-up petition appear in The Gazette?
Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition cannot be advertised until at least seven business days have elapsed since it was served on the registered office, unless the court orders otherwise. It must be advertised at least seven business days before the hearing date.
What is a section 127 validation order?
A validation order is an order granted by the court under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. It permits a company facing a petition to make specific payments (such as staff wages or supplier invoices) from frozen or monitored bank accounts, protecting recipients from future clawback claims.
How does a company stop a winding-up petition?
A company can settle the underlying debt, enter into a court-approved repayment arrangement, dispute the debt on genuine and substantial grounds, or apply for an injunction restraining advertisement or proceedings.
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.