Lux Container Conversions Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against LUX CONTAINER CONVERSIONS LTD at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007199. Filed on 18 September 2026, the presentation of a petition represents the formal commencement of court proceedings under the Insolvency Act 1986. Presentation of a petition is a procedural step and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency; the outcome remains subject to determination by the court.
Petition details
The records maintained on the High Court CE-File public register state the following details regarding the court entry:
- Case Number: CR-2026-007199
- Filing Date: 18 September 2026
- Case Type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing Location: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions
- Petitioning Creditor / Debt Amount: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
LUX CONTAINER CONVERSIONS LTD was incorporated on 18 October 2019 under company number 12269528. According to Companies House filings, the company's recorded details include:
- Registered Office: Flat 2, 1 Walsall Street, Bilston, England, WV14 0AT
- Company Status: Active - Proposal to strike off
- Primary SIC Code: 43290 (Other construction installation)
- Financial Accounts / Turnover: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
The register indicates that an active proposal to strike off is recorded against the entity alongside the pending court petition.
Directors and ownership
The Companies House officer register records the following appointments and Person with Significant Control (PSC) notifications for the company:
| Person Name | Role / Status | Appointed / Notified | Resigned / Ceased | Control / Residence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mr Mairis Liestins | Director / Active PSC | 18 November 2022 | Active | 75% to 100% shares & voting rights; resident in England |
| Mr Anthony Mark Copestick | Former Director / PSC | 3 March 2021 | Resigned 18 Nov 2022 (Director) | 75% to 100% shareholding recorded 3 March 2021 |
| Mr Jonathan Millington | Former Director / PSC | 18 October 2019 | Resigned 3 March 2021 | Ceased PSC 3 March 2021 |
Note: Register records reflect statutory filings made to Companies House. The inclusion of an officer or shareholder is standard regulatory reporting and carries no inference of personal liability or involvement in insolvency proceedings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The company's statutory status currently shows an active proposal to strike off. The published source does not report recent statutory advertisements in The Gazette.
Counterparties examining corporate risk often cross-reference petition lists against the daily registry update on today's winding-up petitions list to catch newly filed court petitions before statutory advertisement in The Gazette occurs.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a company faces court proceedings, section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 creates automatic legal implications from the date of presentation. Any disposition of the company's property or payment made after the petition date may be void if a winding-up order is eventually made, unless validated by court order.
Commercial counterparty risk evaluation framework:
1. Exposure Assessment: Audit pending invoices, work in progress, and unfulfilled purchase orders.
2. Account Restrictions: Note that financial institutions frequently freeze corporate bank accounts upon learning of a pending petition to prevent unvalidated transactions.
3. Legal Consultation: Engage insolvency advice prior to accepting goods or issuing payments to avoid section 127 clawback risk.
Risk Ranking Summary
| Exposure Category | Risk Level | Operational Impact | Recommended Action |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unsecured Trade Debt | High | Potential non-recovery under liquidation | Conduct a winding up search and submit proof of debt if ordered |
| Deliveries in Transit | Medium / High | Title transfer complications under s.127 | Verify retention of title clauses before dispatching goods |
| Secured Debt / Charges | Variable | Priority enforcement rights | Check existing debentures via a company charge check |
How to investigate further
To verify the ongoing status of this petition or monitor statutory updates:
- Perform a targeted winding up search across pending court filings.
- Inspect official statutory corporate filings on Companies House.
- Set up free company monitoring to receive real-time email alerts when new statutory filings or court entries are made.
A winding up petition search provides early awareness prior to hearing dates or advertisement in statutory gazettes.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit risk managers and legal teams reviewing counterparty exposure face serious liability if a customer defaults after entering court insolvency. Performing a regular winding up petition search prior to extending trade credit or releasing high-value shipments helps mitigate section 127 void transaction risks. Automating due diligence through continuous alerts ensures counterparty status changes are flagged immediately.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
Following presentation at court, the petition must be served on the company. The court lists a hearing date, and the petitioner may advertise the petition in The Gazette after serving it. If the debt is paid or disputed on bona fide grounds, the petition may be withdrawn or dismissed. If undisputed and unpaid, the court may issue a winding-up order.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A petition is an application made to court asserting an unpaid debt under section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Presentation is not a court finding of insolvency. The company has the opportunity to defend, settle, or seek to restrain advertisement of the petition.
How long does it take from petition presentation to a court hearing?
Court hearing dates vary depending on registry listing schedules, but typically occur between 4 and 10 weeks after the initial filing date, provided no extensions or injunction applications intervene.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is filed?
While a company may technically continue trading, transactions made after the petition date risk being declared void under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if a winding-up order is ultimately granted, unless a validation order is obtained from 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.