Fibaform Products Enters Administration
FIBAFORM PRODUCTS LIMITED entered administration on 8 October 2026, according to official public records published in The Gazette. The formal appointment was registered in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of Manchester under case number CR-2026-MAN-001396. The company, registered under company number 03384811, is subject to statutory protection under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Gazette notice details
The Gazette notice published on 8 October 2026 outlines the formal court filings:
- Notice Date: 8 October 2026
- Court: High Court of Justice, The Business and Property Courts of Manchester
- Case Number: CR-2026-MAN-001396
- Appointing Party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Administrators: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
Data maintained at Companies House provides key background details for the entity:
- Incorporation Date: 11 June 1997
- Company Status: Active (Administration filing active)
- Registered Office Address: C/O Eldapoint Limited Charleywood Road, Knowsley Industrial Park North, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, L33 7SG
- Latest Financial Accounts: Not stated in the available public register summary
Directors and ownership
Companies House register records document the officers and ownership structure associated with FIBAFORM PRODUCTS LIMITED.
Current Directors
- Mr James Jack Collier: Director, appointed 20 December 2022.
- Mr Jonathon Jay Phillips: Director, appointed 24 September 2021.
- Mr William Robert John Rawkins: Director, appointed 20 December 2022.
- Mr Paul Gareth Smith: Director, appointed 28 November 2024.
Resigned Officers
- Mr David Bentley: Director (24 June 1997 to 10 February 2016); Secretary (24 June 1997 to 10 February 2016).
- Mr Mark Joseph Buchanan: Director (10 February 2016 to 20 December 2022); Secretary (10 February 2016 to 24 September 2021).
- Mr Charles Stuart Chidley: Director (20 December 2022 to 14 February 2025).
- Ms Bonnie Jane Hodson: Director (25 August 2023 to 15 December 2023).
- Mr Ryan Long: Director (24 September 2021 to 20 December 2022).
- Mr Mark Muncaster: Director (24 September 2021 to 11 April 2025).
- Mr Daniel Paul Tucker: Director (24 September 2021 to 20 December 2022).
- Mr James Grant Watson: Director (10 February 2016 to 24 September 2021).
- Mr Graham Alan Wheeldon: Director (24 June 1997 to 10 February 2016).
- FNCS LIMITED: Corporate Director (11 June 1997 to 24 June 1997).
- FNCS SECRETARIES LIMITED: Corporate Secretary (11 June 1997 to 24 June 1997).
Persons with Significant Control
- A & B Manchester Limited (Company Number 03310777): Active PSC notified on 12 June 2016, holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, with authority to appoint and remove directors.
- Gfk Solutions Limited (Company Number 09947000): Ceased PSC (notified 12 June 2016, ceased 12 June 2016).
What administration means for creditors and customers
Entry into administration imposes an immediate statutory moratorium under UK insolvency law. This moratorium prevents unsecured creditors from commencing legal action, enforcing security, or executing debt recovery proceedings without court authorization or administrator consent.
Creditors must log claims directly with the appointed insolvency practitioners rather than pursuing outstanding payments directly. Fixed charge holders retain priority over unsecured trade claims during asset distributions. This material serves as general market insight rather than formal legal advice.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The administration notice was published under Notice Code 2410 on 8 October 2026. Counterparty credit risk teams routinely perform a winding up search to monitor early court filings prior to public administration postings.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit managers and finance professionals require structured processes to evaluate insolvency signals across commercial supply chains.
| Process Step | Investigative Focus | Information Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1. Registry Verification | Check company status, officer history, and registered address | Companies House Register |
| 2. Security Review | Evaluate registered mortgages and debentures using a company charge check | Charges Register |
| 3. Court Cause Lists | Identify pending petitions via a comprehensive winding up search | High Court Lists |
| 4. Live Monitoring | Receive instant notifications via free company monitoring | Gazette & Court Feeds |
Running a prompt winding up petition search ensures risk managers identify court proceedings before administration orders take effect.
For credit teams and suppliers
Commercial credit teams and legal advisers must conduct rigorous due diligence on trade partners before expanding credit terms. Failing to identify early insolvency proceedings can lead to substantial financial exposure once statutory moratoria take effect. Utilizing tools like Corp Intel Search enables organizations to maintain continuous oversight of counterparty solvency.
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of administration?
Administration provides statutory protection to allow insolvency practitioners time to rescue the company as a going concern or achieve a more favorable outcome for creditors than liquidation.
How can creditors submit claims in an administration?
Creditors should contact the appointed administrator with proof of debt documentation, detailing invoice balances, contract terms, and any security held.
Can creditors enforce guarantees during an administration?
Personal or third-party guarantees are generally separate contractual obligations, though legal counsel should review specific guarantee terms against statutory moratorium provisions.
How can businesses track upcoming court insolvency filings?
Credit professionals can conduct a winding up search to inspect active court cause lists prior to formal Gazette publications.
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