Winding Up Petition: Hygiene Quality Forklifts Limited
On 7 October 2026, a winding-up petition was presented against HYGIENE QUALITY FORKLIFTS LIMITED at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007776. The presentation of a petition is a formal legal filing that initiates court oversight; it is not a judicial determination of insolvency, nor does it guarantee that a winding-up order will be made.
Petition details
The details recorded on the public CE-File system for this filing are summarised below:
- Case Number: CR-2026-007776
- Case Title: Hygiene Quality Forklifts Limited
- Petition Filing Date: 7 October 2026
- Case Type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Petitioning Creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition Debt Amount: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
Hygiene Quality Forklifts Limited (company number 08485007) was incorporated on 12 April 2013. Its registered office is listed on the public record as 82-84 Charlemeont Drive, Manea, Cambridgeshire, England, PE15 0GA.
The company's primary Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 46140, covering "Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft".
Specific turnover, net asset figures, and latest financial account filings are not stated in the published source data provided.
Directors and ownership
According to official entries maintained under the Companies Act 2006, the current officers and ownership details for the company are as follows:
- Ms Ann Marks: Appointed as director on 12 April 2013 (born December 1962). Registered as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) holding between 25% and 50% of voting rights since 6 April 2016.
- Mr John Charles Marks: Appointed as director on 12 April 2013 (born September 1969). Registered as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) holding between 25% and 50% of voting rights since 6 April 2016.
These officer and PSC listings reflect public entries on the Companies House register. The register links named individuals strictly by appointment and shareholding roles; it does not connect any individual to personal debt liability or insolvency conduct.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
As of 8 October 2026, no statutory insolvency advertisements concerning this petition have been published in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner is generally required to advertise a petition in The Gazette no less than seven clear business days after serving it on the company and no less than seven clear business days before the court hearing, unless directed otherwise by the court.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a petition is presented under section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986, statutory restrictions come into play. Section 127 of the Act renders any disposition of the company's property made after the petition date void in the event that a winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless validated by court order.
Commercial counterparties and suppliers assessing potential risk should follow a structured evaluation framework:
1. Quantify total exposure: Assess unpaid invoices, goods in transit, and active contractual obligations.
2. Review payment terms: Check whether contracts permit immediate suspension of deliveries or transition to advance payment terms.
3. Perform targeted risk checks: Conduct a daily winding up search to verify whether the petition progresses to a listed court hearing.
4. Monitor banking operations: Financial institutions regularly monitor petition filings and may restrict corporate bank accounts following statutory advertisement to prevent void transfers under section 127.
| Exposure Level | Commercial Scenario | Recommended Risk Response |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| High | Unsecured credit extended on pending deliveries | Request immediate payment upfront; pause further credit lines. |
| Medium | Ongoing service agreements with active invoices | Shorten billing cycles and monitor court listings daily. |
| Low | Settled transactions or fully secured positions | Track register filings for official changes. |
Practical Scenario: Managing Section 127 Risk
Consider an equipment supplier fulfilling a trade order for an industrial distributor after a winding-up petition has been presented. If the distributor settles the invoice via bank transfer and a winding-up order is made weeks later, the liquidator may seek to recover those funds under section 127 as a void disposition, unless the supplier obtained or confirmed a court validation order. Running a routine winding up petition search prior to extending credit or shipping valuable equipment helps trading partners identify high-risk situations before financial exposure occurs.
How to investigate further and monitor court listings
Historically, credit analysis required manual searches across Companies House WebCHeck, physical Gazette notices, and telephone enquiries to the High Court Central Registry. This fragmented approach often led to delayed warnings during the critical days between petition presentation and formal court hearings.
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For credit teams and suppliers
Credit control professionals and commercial risk analyst teams must maintain vigilant monitoring when a trading partner is named in court filings. Identifying a winding-up petition at the presentation stage gives organisations time to review payment conditions before bank accounts are frozen or formal orders issued. Using free company monitoring enables automated alerts across trading ledgers without manual daily searching.
FAQ
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition signify?
It indicates that a creditor has filed a formal legal petition with the High Court seeking to liquidate a company on the grounds that it is unable to pay its debts. It is the initial court filing and does not constitute a court order to wind up the business.
How long elapses between petition presentation and a court hearing?
A court hearing is usually scheduled between 4 and 10 weeks after presentation, depending on High Court listing availability and whether the matter is defended or resolved out of court.
Can a company continue trading while a petition is pending?
Yes, but transactions involving company assets made after presentation are void under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if a winding-up order is eventually granted, unless validated by the court.
How do counterparties find out about petition filings?
Petitions are entered into the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions upon filing. If the matter is not settled or dismissed early, the petitioner advertises the proceeding in The Gazette prior to the court hearing.
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.