FMP (West Midlands) Limited Enters Administration
Administrators have been appointed to FMP ( WEST MIDLANDS ) LIMITED, according to an official public record published in The Gazette on 19 October 2026. The appointment was made under case number CR-2026-BHM-000528 in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Birmingham, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD).
The administration follows earlier insolvency action in 2026, when HM Revenue and Customs presented a winding-up petition against the company. When dealing with counterparty distress, performing an early winding up search ensures trade creditors identify court listings before insolvency orders take effect.
Gazette notice details
The statutory appointment details recorded in The Gazette include:
- Company name: FMP ( WEST MIDLANDS ) LIMITED
- Company number: 15228193
- Notice code: 2410 (Appointment of administrators)
- Gazette publication date: 19 October 2026
- Court: High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Birmingham, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD)
- Court case number: CR-2026-BHM-000528
- Appointing party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) extract
- Joint administrators: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Administrator firm and contact details: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) extract
Company snapshot
According to Companies House, the company maintains the following corporate profile:
- Incorporation date: 23 October 2023
- Company status: Active (as recorded prior to processing of the administration notice)
- Principal activity (SIC): 25610 (Treatment and coating of metals)
- Registered office address: 1 Arden Court, Arden Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, B49 6HN
- Latest filed financials: No financial statements were supplied in the latest register extract.
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record the officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) for the entity. The register contains the following facts:
Current and former officers
- Mr Stephen Martin Finnegan: Director, British, resident in the United Kingdom, born July 1975. Appointed on 23 October 2023. Status remains active on the register.
- Ms Paula Margaret Williams: Director, British, resident in the United Kingdom, born August 1983. Appointed on 23 October 2023. Resigned as a director on 2 October 2026.
Persons with significant control
- Mr Stephen Martin Finnegan: Notified on 23 October 2023. Holds ownership of shares between 25% and 50%, and voting rights between 25% and 50%.
- Mrs Paula Margaret Williams: Notified on 23 October 2023. Holds ownership of shares between 25% and 50%, and voting rights between 25% and 50%.
These details represent public register entries only and do not imply any personal misconduct or liability in connection with the company's insolvency.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Before entering administration in Birmingham, the company was subject to winding-up proceedings in the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) in London.
| Notice Date | Notice Type | Court Reference | Details |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 19/10/2026 | Administration | CR-2026-BHM-000528 | Appointment of administrators, Business and Property Courts in Birmingham. |
| 19/06/2026 | Winding-up Petition | CR-2026-003808 | Petition presented 15 May 2026 by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs. Listed for hearing on 1 July 2026. |
Creditors monitoring early warning signs can review the HMRC winding up petition explainer to understand how revenue enforcement affects corporate operations.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Administration is a statutory process governed by Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. This guidance is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute formal legal or financial advice.
Statutory moratorium
Once an administration appointment takes effect, a statutory moratorium comes into force under paragraph 43 of Schedule B1. This moratorium prevents:
- The commencement or continuation of legal proceedings against the company without the permission of the court or consent of the administrators.
- Creditors from executing or levying distress against company property.
- Landlords from exercising peaceful re-entry or forfeiting commercial leases without consent.
- Lenders and suppliers from repossessing hire purchase or retention of title goods without prior leave.
Practical steps for suppliers and trade creditors
If your business is a supplier, customer, or creditor of FMP (West Midlands) Limited, consider the following response framework:
1. Cease credit extensions: Immediately hold open credit accounts and stop pending goods deliveries until contractual terms can be clarified with the administrators.
2. Review security interests: Examine existing trade contracts to verify whether valid retention of title (ROT) clauses apply. If security was taken, check the register using a company charge check to ensure registered security has priority.
3. Compile statement of account: Gather all unpaid invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes, and correspondence showing outstanding balances.
4. Submit proof of debt: Once the administrators publish formal contact instructions and claim forms, lodge a proof of debt detailing your claim.
5. Inspect court listings: If legal recovery had begun, conduct a winding up petition search to ensure ongoing proceedings are formally coordinated with the court.
Scenario: Handling supplied stock under administration
Consider a precision engineering firm that supplied treated steel components to an engineering contractor on 60-day terms. When the contractor enters administration, the supplier cannot simply enter the contractor's site to reclaim the steel, as this would breach the statutory moratorium under Schedule B1.
Instead, the supplier's credit manager immediately sends a copy of the supply agreement containing the ROT clause directly to the appointed insolvency practitioners. By formally asserting title before the stock is processed or sold, the supplier preserves its legal claim and requests either return of the goods or settlement from the administrators' trading account.
The intelligence gap in corporate distress
Corporate intelligence professionals traditionally gather distress indicators manually. A typical investigative workflow requires cross-referencing Companies House web filings, pulling historical Gazette notices, dialling the Central Registry of Winding Up Petitions, and inspecting daily court cause lists across multiple regional Business and Property Courts.
This fragmented method creates operational blind spots. A company may face an HMRC petition in London in June, restructure its directorship in early October, and enter administration in Birmingham by mid-October. Relying on annual Companies House filings fails to capture these rapid changes.
Using Corp Intel automates this process by uniting insolvency notices, regional court filings, and PSC changes into real-time monitoring. Instead of manual registry lookups, teams use free company monitoring to detect petitions, board resignations, and administration notices the moment they are recorded.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers, suppliers, and procurement specialists should perform structured risk checks prior to onboarding customers and extending unhedged terms. Failing to identify a registered petition or winding-up listing exposes businesses to catastrophic bad debt write-offs when the statutory moratorium freezes outstanding payments. Before agreeing substantial exposure or releasing high-value stock, conduct a routine winding up search to verify solvency.
FAQ
What is the court case number for FMP (West Midlands) Limited?
The administration proceedings are registered under case number CR-2026-BHM-000528 in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Birmingham, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD).
How can a creditor lodge a claim in this administration?
Creditors must submit a formal proof of debt to the appointed administrators once their office details are published. The proof of debt should state the exact amount owed and include supporting documentation, such as invoices, delivery notes, and contracts.
Did FMP (West Midlands) Limited have previous court listings?
Yes. The Gazette published notice on 19 June 2026 of a winding-up petition presented by HMRC on 15 May 2026 under London High Court case CR-2026-003808.
Can creditors repossess goods subject to retention of title?
Under the statutory moratorium of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, creditors cannot repossess goods without the permission of the court or the consent of the administrators. Creditors holding retention of title clauses should notify the administrators in writing immediately.
Where can I check the company's daily insolvency status?
You can check today's court hearings using the winding up petitions list today or inspect verified orders on the winding up order search database.