Winding-Up Petition Presented Against Fabweld Ltd
A winding-up petition has been presented against Fabweld Ltd at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008135. Public records from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File system show that the petition was formally lodged on 20 October 2026. Presentation of a petition is the opening procedural step by an applicant seeking a compulsory liquidation order; it is not a judicial determination of insolvency, and the matter has not yet been adjudicated by the court.
Creditors, lenders, and commercial counterparties can cross-reference updates on the Corp Intel daily court list or track the business via the dedicated Fabweld Ltd profile.
Petition details
The table below details the formal court filing recorded on the electronic register:
| Attribute | Court Record Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008135 |
| Case Title | Fabweld Ltd |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Court Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt Value | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to the Companies House register, Fabweld Ltd is an active private limited company currently subject to an administrative proposal to strike off.
- Company Number: 08112524
- Incorporation Date: 20 June 2012
- Registered Office: Holly House, Croglin, Carlisle, CA4 9RZ
- Nature of Business (SIC): 25990 (Manufacture of other fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified)
- Company Status: Active - proposal to strike off
- Financial Position: Latest turnover and net asset figures are not stated in the published source.
When a company faces compulsory liquidation proceedings while undergoing striking-off action, the court process takes precedence. An active winding-up petition usually causes the Registrar of Companies to suspend strike-off action pending the court's decision, ensuring that company assets and creditor claims remain subject to formal adjudication.
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House disclose the following board composition and beneficial ownership for Fabweld Ltd:
- Director: Mr John Paul Carrick, British, resident in England, born January 1971. Appointed on 20 June 2012; appointment status remains active.
- Person with Significant Control (PSC): Mr John Paul Carrick. Notified on 1 June 2017 as holding ownership of shares representing 75% to 100% of the company's issued share capital.
These details represent factual statutory entries on the public register. The filing record does not attribute the winding-up petition or any liability to named officers personally.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent formal winding-up notices regarding Fabweld Ltd were published in The Gazette prior to the presentation of this petition. A petition must generally be served on the company before an advertisement can appear under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, which requires a statutory window before public notice is given.
Commercial counterparties can maintain oversight of statutory changes and officer movements using free company monitoring to receive immediate alerts when new registry filings or gazetted entries occur.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers immediate legal and commercial considerations under UK insolvency law. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property, and any transfer of shares or alteration in the status of company members made after the presentation of a petition, is void unless the court orders otherwise if a winding-up order is subsequently made.
For commercial counterparties, this rule introduces significant transactional risk:
1. Payment Recoupment Risk: If a supplier receives payment from the company after 20 October 2026 and the court later grants a winding-up order, a court-appointed liquidator or Official Receiver may challenge those payments as void dispositions, seeking repayment unless validated by a validation order under Section 127.
2. Bank Account Freezing: Financial institutions often freeze corporate bank accounts upon becoming aware of a presented petition to prevent unauthorised dispositions of funds.
3. Supply Terms: Trade creditors must decide whether continuing on open-credit terms creates unmanageable exposure.
Practical risk-management framework
Credit controllers and commercial managers evaluating exposure should apply a clear step-by-step review:
- Audit Outstanding Balances: Calculate aggregate exposure across all open invoices, pending deliveries, and ongoing production work.
- Halt Deferred Terms: Transition current trade to pro-forma payments, cleared funds, or cash-on-delivery until the status of the petition is clarified.
- Examine Retention of Title: Verify whether supply agreements include enforceable Retention of Title (RoT) clauses and locate proof of delivery for unpaid stock.
- Check Court Progress: Confirm whether the petition has been settled, withdrawn, dismissed, or listed for a hearing.
Illustrative commercial scenario
Consider a precision-tooling firm holding an open balance of £22,000 against a fabrication contractor facing a newly filed winding-up petition. If the tooling firm accepts a routine bank transfer without realising a petition is active, and the court later issues a winding-up order, the liquidator can demand the return of that £22,000 under Section 127. By contrast, a creditor running an early winding up petition search can detect the registry entry, pause credit, and seek cash on delivery or legal validation, protecting cash flow from retrospective clawback.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal advisers managing supply chains must verify corporate standing at key risk points, including credit limit increases, contract renewals, and debt enforcement. Relying purely on Companies House can leave significant gaps, because winding-up petitions are filed with the courts days or weeks before statutory notices appear in public gazettes. Conducting a timely winding up search before approving large deferred orders prevents unexpected exposure to void transactions.
How to run a winding up petition search
Historically, credit teams obtained petition intelligence by telephoning the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions or reviewing manual cause lists from the Royal Courts of Justice. This manual routine is time-consuming, administrative, and prone to delays during active trading.
Corp Intel continuously tracks electronic court filings on HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File, giving finance teams direct insight into new filings within hours. A standard winding up search on court records reveals filings days before they appear in print, allowing businesses to adjust terms and safeguard assets before public advertisement.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation at court, the petition is issued and must be formally served on the company at its registered office. The court will allocate a hearing date. If the debt remains unpaid and the petition is not dismissed or settled, the petitioner may advertise the petition in The Gazette before the court hears the petition.
How long does it take for a petition to reach a hearing?
Typically, a hearing takes place between 6 and 10 weeks after the presentation date, depending on court listing schedules and tribunal capacity. The precise listing date for CR-2026-008135 is not stated in the published source.
When does a winding-up petition appear in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency Rules, a winding-up petition cannot usually be advertised until at least seven business days have elapsed following service on the company. Advertisement must then occur at least seven business days before the scheduled court hearing.
Can a company trade normally while a petition is active?
Operating normally is extremely difficult once banks discover the petition, as financial institutions routinely freeze accounts to avoid liability under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Companies wishing to make legitimate payments often must instruct solicitors to obtain a validation order 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.