Extrucut Aluminium Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Extrucut Aluminium Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing was registered on 12 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-007872. Presentation of a winding-up petition is an initial court application and does not constitute a determination of insolvency; the legal outcome remains a matter for the court to decide.
Petition details
The case details recorded on the HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File system are as follows:
- Case number: CR-2026-007872
- Filing date: 12 October 2026
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Court venue: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
The published record does not state the petitioning creditor or the monetary debt alleged. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioning creditor is generally required to advertise the petition in The Gazette no less than seven business days after service and at least seven business days before the scheduled court hearing, unless the court orders otherwise.
Company snapshot
According to filings at Companies House, Extrucut Aluminium Limited (company number 07909845) is an active private limited company incorporated on 16 January 2012.
- Registered office: Unit 26 Bamfurlong Industrial Park, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SX
- SIC code: 32990 (Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified)
- Status: Active
Financial statements and accounting figures for the company are not stated in the published court registry source.
Directors and ownership
The Companies House public register lists the officer structure of Extrucut Aluminium Limited as follows:
- Shaun Robert McKelvey: Appointed as company secretary on 16 January 2012; appointed as director on 16 January 2012. Born December 1989, British nationality, resident in the United Kingdom.
The public register records notifications for Persons with Significant Control (PSC) statements registered on 16 January 2017. These entries reflect facts recorded on the public register and do not connect any named individual to the petition filing or imply personal liability or wrongdoing.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The supplied court and statutory records show no recent statutory notices in The Gazette prior to this petition filing. Credit controllers and legal advisors monitoring the daily winding-up petitions list track these initial filings before formal public advertisement occurs.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition under Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is the earliest formal signal of court proceedings against a UK company. Counterparties interacting with Extrucut Aluminium Limited should evaluate the operational and legal implications:
1. Section 127 statutory risks: Under s.127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation of a petition is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by court order.
2. Banking facilities: Lenders and clearing banks routinely monitor court filings. Upon learning of a petition, financial institutions may restrict or freeze bank accounts to prevent potential Section 127 liability.
3. Credit control review: Unsecured trade creditors should review outstanding invoices, retention of title rights, and pending supply agreements.
To risk-rank counterparty exposure across your customer base, conducting a comprehensive winding up search provides early visibility before advertisement in official notices.
How to run a winding up petition search
Commercial solicitors, credit managers, and financial analysts verify counterparty status across multiple official databases when reviewing court filings:
- Central Registry (CE-File): Identifies unadvertised petitions registered in the High Court.
- Companies House: Verifies corporate status, mortgage charges, and filed accounts.
- The Gazette: Confirms formal statutory advertisement and court hearing outcomes.
Carrying out a regular winding up petition search provides prompt notice before bank accounts are frozen or trading operations cease. Setting up free company monitoring enables risk management teams to receive automated email updates when registry changes or legal notices are logged.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers evaluating exposure to manufacturing or commercial counterparties face potential financial risk if petition filings remain unnoticed prior to contract execution. Performing a routine winding up search prior to extending trade terms protects balances against sudden bank freezes. Missing an unadvertised petition can result in voided payments under Section 127 and complex court validation applications.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation, the petition must be served on the company. The court sets a hearing date, and the petitioner may advertise the petition in The Gazette after seven business days. If the debt is settled or validly disputed, the petition may be withdrawn or dismissed by the court.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. Presentation of a petition is a procedural step initiated by a petitioner. The court determines whether to grant a winding-up order based on the evidence presented at the hearing.
How quickly does a petition proceed to a court hearing?
Hearing schedules depend on court list availability, but proceedings typically occur within four to eight weeks following presentation at the Central Registry.
Can a company trade after a petition is filed?
A company can technically continue trading, but Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 renders post-petition dispositions of property void if a winding-up order is eventually granted, unless validated by the court.
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.