Winding-Up Petition Against SAL Packaging Ltd

An application under the Insolvency Act was registered against London-based wholesaler SAL Packaging Ltd on 21 October 2026. The matter was recorded on the public CE-File system at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under reference CR-2026-008199.

Filing an application or petition at the Central Registry does not constitute a judicial determination of insolvency. Whether an order will be made or an application granted remains entirely a matter for the court. Creditors, trade suppliers, and commercial counterparties should assess the matter within the context of the company's existing statutory status on the public register.

Petition details

The Central Registry record provides the following core filing details:

Daily court listings can be tracked via the today's cause list published by Corp Intel.

Company snapshot

Companies House records confirm the statutory corporate details for SAL Packaging Ltd:

Full historic filings and register details can be viewed directly on the company's Corp Intel profile.

Directors and ownership

Public filings at Companies House disclose the officers and ownership structure of SAL Packaging Ltd without connection to the filing:

Persons with Significant Control (PSC)

Under the statutory register of persons with significant control, the company records two entries notified on 6 April 2016:

These public disclosures reflect historical statutory records. The presentation of an application before the court attaches strictly to the corporate legal entity and does not imply personal wrongdoing by any officer or shareholder.

Recent filings and Gazette activity

Official public notices must be published in The Gazette in accordance with the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 when statutory insolvency events take place. For SAL Packaging Ltd, no recent advertisement of this specific miscellaneous court application has been verified in published Gazette notices. Prior filings at Companies House reflect that the company has entered a liquidation status.

What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties

When a court application or petition is filed under the Insolvency Act 1986, counterparties must promptly evaluate their exposure. For an entity already showing a liquidation status, a miscellaneous application under the Insolvency Act may concern liquidator directions, asset distribution disputes, or validation proceedings.

Credit controllers and risk teams should follow a structured response framework:

1. Verify exposure and outstanding ledger balance: Reconcile all open invoices, pending deliveries, and customer deposits.

2. Review terms of trade and retention of title: Confirm whether contracts contain enforceable retention of title clauses under Sale of Goods legislation and verify stock identification at the London warehouse premises.

3. Assess set-off and security: Check whether mutual debts allow statutory insolvency set-off or if registered debentures exist.

4. Place a hold on discretionary credit: Suspend further open-account trade or supply until formal legal clarification is received from the officeholder or court.

| Assessment Area | Critical Issue | Standard Action |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Ledger Position | Unpaid supplies or goods in transit | Halt non-cleared shipments; demand payment verification |

| Asset Custody | Stock located at Royal Victoria Docks | Issue formal retention of title notices if applicable |

| Legal Status | Application under Insolvency Act | Monitor court orders or winding up orders |

| Statutory Notice | Formal Gazette publication | Cross-reference notices for official liquidator appointments |

Practical Scenario: Counterparty Exposure

A packaging distributor supplying wholesale cartons to an entity facing court proceedings often risks losing delivered goods to general estate administration. If goods were supplied under standard 30-day terms without an active all-monies retention of title clause, the supplier becomes an unsecured creditor. However, conducting a timely winding up petition search alerts the supplier before releasing subsequent consignments, mitigating further unrecoverable exposure.

How credit professionals investigate insolvency filings

Historically, credit teams and legal counsel investigated court actions through manual enquiries: telephoning the Central Registry in London, checking cause lists daily, searching WebCHeck, or reviewing The Gazette days after publication. This fragmented workflow often left creditors exposed during the window between petition filing and statutory advertisement.

Corp Intel consolidates court CE-File feeds, Companies House disclosures, and Gazette records into unified intelligence. Credit managers who establish free company monitoring receive real-time alerts when a statutory petition, director change, or charge registration occurs, avoiding uncoordinated manual searches.

For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders

Legal professionals acting in property transactions, asset refinancing, or commercial contracts require defensible proof that a corporate counterparty is not subject to pending insolvency proceedings. A winding up search before exchange of contracts or drawdown confirms whether petitions are pending under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Failing to uncover an unadvertised court filing can expose transactions to avoidance risks under section 127. Teams managing corporate transactions should conduct a winding up search or obtain a formal certificate of search before completion.

How to investigate further

To review the current status of SAL Packaging Ltd:

FAQ

What is a miscellaneous application under the Insolvency Act?

A miscellaneous application under the Insolvency Act refers to court proceedings brought under the Insolvency Act 1986 that are distinct from a standard creditor winding-up petition. These often involve applications by liquidators, creditors, or officers concerning company property, court directions, or officeholder appointments.

Does the presentation of a petition mean the company is insolvent?

No. The presentation or registration of an application or petition at court is an initial filing step. Insolvency is a legal determination made by the court upon hearing evidence, or established through formal statutory appointment procedures.

When is an insolvency petition advertised in The Gazette?

Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a creditor winding-up petition must generally be advertised in The Gazette no earlier than seven business days after service on the company, and at least seven business days before the hearing date. Miscellaneous applications may follow distinct procedural notification requirements.

How can a business check for petitions against other counterparties?

Credit managers and solicitors can conduct a winding up search across the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions to confirm whether unadvertised petitions exist against a target entity.

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.

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