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RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED
CORBY HUB 4 SALLOW ROAD, WELDON NORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CORBY, NN17 5JXCompany Number: 02786492
Incorporation date: 03-Feb-1993
Status: Active
Entity type: Private Limited Company
SIC codes:
22220 Manufacture of plastic packing goods
22290 Manufacture of other plastic products
SUMMARY
This company is 32.8 years old and is currently active. It is controlled by Rigid Plastic Containers Holdings Ltd. The company has positive equity (net assets) of GBP 344.6 million which has increased from GBP 268.3 million in the previous year. The latest reported revenue figure is GBP 266.8 million which is up 10% on previous year's figure of GBP 247.9 million. The company has 2 active officers (directors or partners) who are or were officers of 103 other companies, 18 (17.5%) of which have since been dissolved or are proposed for strike off. The company has no public disputes filed on the Business Disputes Register. There are 4 court cases involving the company that we are aware of.FINANCIALS (BETA)
Next accounts due: 30-Jun-2026Accounts Filed: FULL (30-Sep-2024)
P&L Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Revenue | Operating profit | Interest Received | Interest Paid | Tax | Net Profit GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2019 | GBP | 266,800,000 | 83,300,000 | -8,600,000 | |||
| 31-Mar-2018 | GBP | 247,900,000 | 74,100,000 | -15,200,000 | |||
| 31-Mar-2017 | GBP | 242,500,000 | 39,400,000 | 5,100,000 | 34,500,000 | ||
| 31-Mar-2016 | GBP | 234,200,000 | 25,800,000 | 700,000 | 23,700,000 | ||
| 31-Mar-2015 | GBP | 900,000 | 24,000,000 | ||||
| 31-Mar-2014 | GBP | 1,000,000 | 23,300,000 | ||||
| 31-Mar-2013 | GBP | 4,100,000 | 16,200,000 | ||||
| 31-Mar-2012 | GBP | 100,000 | 4,200,000 | 13,300,000 | |||
| 31-Mar-2011 | GBP | 1,600,000 | 12,200,000 | ||||
| 31-Mar-2010 | GBP | 12,100,000 |
Balance Sheet Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Cash | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Debt | Share Capital | Premium Reserve | Retained Earnings | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2019 | GBP | 4,100,000 | 423,300,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 275,800,000 | 344,600,000 | ||
| 31-Mar-2018 | GBP | 8,300,000 | 331,400,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 199,500,000 | 268,300,000 | ||
| 31-Mar-2017 | GBP | 11,300,000 | 199,400,000 | 93,200,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 131,900,000 | ||
| 31-Mar-2016 | GBP | 30,400,000 | 152,500,000 | 80,600,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 101,500,000 | ||
| 31-Mar-2015 | GBP | 26,300,000 | 129,000,000 | 79,200,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 71,500,000 | 140,300,000 | |
| 31-Mar-2014 | GBP | 20,500,000 | 119,600,000 | 89,400,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 54,400,000 | 123,200,000 | |
| 31-Mar-2013 | GBP | 27,300,000 | 107,100,000 | 91,300,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 35,400,000 | 104,200,000 | |
| 31-Mar-2012 | GBP | 12,000,000 | 81,500,000 | 56,300,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 22,600,000 | 91,400,000 | |
| 31-Mar-2011 | GBP | 14,000,000 | 75,700,000 | 55,100,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 16,500,000 | 85,300,000 | |
| 31-Mar-2010 | GBP | 5,500,000 | 65,900,000 | 49,100,000 | 10,000,000 | 58,800,000 | 700,000 | 69,500,000 |
VALUATION EVENTS (BETA)
| Year end | Currency | % Equity | Sum raised | Pre-Money Valuation* | Post-Money Valuation* | Enterprise Value** |
|---|
DISPUTES
No disputes filed on www.disputesregister.orgCOMPANY SECRETARY
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All apointments (active/resigned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Deborah HAMILTON | 10 Jul 2019 | 12 Nov 2025 | 1 - 0 | ||
| Resigned | Nicholas David Martin GILES | 31 Mar 2016 | 10 Jul 2019 | 0 - 1 | ||
| Resigned | Rebecca Katherine JOYCE | 16 Nov 2000 | 31 Mar 2016 | British | 0 - 14 | |
| Resigned | Amanda Barbara STOWE | 05 Jan 1998 | 16 Nov 2000 | British | 0 - 11 | |
| Resigned | Rebecca Katherine JOYCE | 22 Jun 1993 | 05 Jan 1998 | Company Secretary | British | 0 - 14 |
| Resigned | Christopher Howard SWORN | 31 Mar 1993 | 22 Jun 1993 | Finance & Development Director | British | 1 - 22 |
| Resigned | Patrick Michael GRAVES | 10 Mar 1993 | 31 Mar 1993 | Solicitor | British | 0 - 14 |
| Resigned | David Charles EVELEIGH | 17 Feb 1993 | 10 Mar 1993 | Trainee Solicitor | British | 0 - 45 |
DIRECTORS
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All appointments (active/resigned) |
Dissolved companies (rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Damien CLAYTON | 12 May 2025 | Director | British | 54 - 10 | 4 (6.3%) | |
| Active | Mark William MILES | 01 Jul 2019 | American | 28 - 40 | 15 (22.1%) | ||
| Resigned | Jason Kent GREENE | 01 Jul 2019 | 12 May 2025 | Director | American | 0 - 70 | 15 (21.4%) |
| Resigned | Nigel John STEPHENS | 16 Mar 2018 | 25 Jul 2018 | Company Director | British | 0 - 4 | 1 (25.0%) |
| Resigned | Nicholas David Martin GILES | 16 Mar 2018 | 10 Jul 2019 | Director | British | 0 - 82 | 44 (53.7%) |
| Resigned | David James BAKER | 01 Oct 2014 | 31 Dec 2019 | General Manager | British | 0 - 3 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Simon John KESTERTON | 01 May 2013 | 01 Jul 2019 | Director | British | 2 - 55 | 11 (19.3%) |
| Resigned | Petrus Rudolf Maria VERVAAT | 23 Nov 2007 | 16 Mar 2018 | Accountant | Dutch | 0 - 28 | 5 (17.9%) |
| Resigned | Attilia MENGHINI | 01 Jul 1999 | 30 Sep 2014 | General Manager | Italian | 0 - 1 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Raymond Albert PETERS | 08 Sep 1994 | 31 Mar 1997 | Director & General Manager | British | 0 - 16 | 14 (87.5%) |
| Resigned | Murray STONE | 08 Sep 1994 | 30 Apr 2014 | General Manager Raunds | British | 0 - 2 | 1 (50.0%) |
| Resigned | Philip, Dr HILTON | 31 Mar 1993 | 31 Jul 2010 | General Manager | British | 1 - 8 | 3 (33.3%) |
| Resigned | Christopher Howard SWORN | 31 Mar 1993 | 31 Dec 2009 | Cluster Manager | British | 1 - 22 | 3 (13.0%) |
| Resigned | Reginald Geoffrey Stephen BAMBER | 31 Mar 1993 | 04 Feb 2000 | General Manager | British | 0 - 4 | 2 (50.0%) |
| Resigned | Ronald John Edward MARSH | 31 Mar 1993 | 10 Jul 2013 | Chief Executive | British | 1 - 24 | 4 (16.0%) |
| Resigned | Roy Michael ROWLEY | 31 Mar 1993 | 30 Sep 1994 | General Manager | British | 0 - 3 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Stuart Alexander MCPHERSON | 31 Mar 1993 | 04 Jul 1995 | General Manager | British | 0 - 2 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | William Carmichael EMMERSON | 31 Mar 1993 | 26 Jan 1998 | Administration Director | British | 0 - 6 | 2 (33.3%) |
| Resigned | Peter James Hayward HOLE | 31 Mar 1993 | 31 Jul 2009 | General Manager | British | 0 - 7 | 2 (28.6%) |
| Resigned | Katharine Sarah CLAYDON | 17 Mar 1993 | 10 Mar 1993 | Trainee Solicitor | British | 0 - 4 | 3 (75.0%) |
| Resigned | Ian SHERBURN | 10 Mar 1993 | 31 Mar 1993 | Trainee Solicitor | British | 0 - 4 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Patrick Michael GRAVES | 10 Mar 1993 | 31 Mar 1993 | Solicitor | British | 0 - 14 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | David Charles EVELEIGH | 17 Feb 1993 | 10 Mar 1993 | Trainee Solicitor | British | 0 - 45 | 28 (62.2%) |
| Resigned | SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED | 03 Feb 1993 | 17 Feb 1993 | 5 - 97868 | 43499 (44.4%) | ||
| Resigned | INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED | 03 Feb 1993 | 17 Feb 1993 | 7 - 34321 | 16235 (47.3%) |
Average tenure of active directors: 3.4 years
Average tenure of resigned directors: 6.7 years
Average active director Dissolution Rate: 14.2%
DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
SHAREHOLDERS (BETA)
| Shareholder name | Share class | Shares at confirmation date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-08 | 2016-08-15 | 2016-01-31 | 2015-01-31 | 2014-01-31 | ||
| RIGID PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDINGS LIMITED | ORDINARY | 10,000,102 100% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| RIGID PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDINGS LTD | ORDINARY | 0 0% | 10,000,102 100% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| RIGID PLASTIC CONTAINERS LTD | ORDINARY | 0 0% | 0 0% | 10,000,102 100% | 10,000,102 100% | 0 0% |
| RPC GROUP PLC | ORDINARY | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 10,000,102 100% |
SHAREHOLDINGS (BETA)
no shareholding data
CONTROLLED COMPANIES / CONTROLLING ENTITIES
Controlling entities above
RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED
Controlled companies below
LATE PAYMENTS REPORT
| Start date | End date | Average days to pay | % invoices paid over 60 days | % invoices not paid within agreed terms | Gov.uk report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | 2025-03-31 | 58 | 38% | 79% | 97438 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-09-30 | 53 | 34% | 78% | 90470 |
| 2023-10-01 | 2024-03-31 | 52 | 33% | 76% | 83024 |
| 2023-04-01 | 2023-09-30 | 54 | 36% | 78% | 76553 |
| 2022-10-01 | 2023-03-31 | 55 | 38% | 76% | 70480 |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-09-30 | 59 | 39% | 77% | 63637 |
| 2021-10-01 | 2022-03-31 | 56 | 38% | 70% | 57398 |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-09-30 | 57 | 42% | 77% | 50657 |
| 2020-10-01 | 2021-03-31 | 57 | 40% | 72% | 43892 |
| 2020-04-01 | 2020-09-30 | 56 | 43% | 75% | 37220 |
| 2019-10-01 | 2020-03-31 | 58 | 44% | 75% | 30254 |
| 2019-04-01 | 2019-09-30 | 58 | 45% | 68% | 23330 |
| 2018-10-01 | 2019-03-31 | 58 | 44% | 67% | 15336 |
| 2018-04-01 | 2018-09-30 | 56 | 47% | 76% | 8006 |
COURT CASES
| Date | Title | Reference | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-11 | Mrs M Balazova v RPC Containers Ltd | [2018] UKET 2601487/2017 | Breach of Contract |
| 2017-09-13 | Mr D Bouffette v RPC Containers Ltd | [2017] UKET 3400065/2017 | Disability Discrimination |
| 1999-01-21 | RPC Containers Ltd v Neville | [1999] UKEAT 1246_97_2101 | |
| 1998-07-24 | RPC Containers Ltd v Neville | [1998] UKEAT 1246_97_2407 |
PATENTS
| Title | Date filed | Status | Publication number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container with a recessed frusto conical spout | 2011-10-13 | Terminated | GB2495541 |
| Injection moulding with delayed mould closure | 2011-04-08 | Terminated | GB2489754 |
| Multi-compartment pack and method of forming the pack | 2008-05-09 | Ceased | GB2463997 |
| Dispensing closure having a nozzle | 2007-04-25 | Terminated | GB2448725 |
| Lipstick-type dispensing device | 2005-11-14 | Terminated | GB2432147 |
| Method and apparatus for expelling contents of container | 2004-12-16 | Ceased | GB2421282 |
| Product application device incorporating telescopic column and method of manufacturing such a device | 2001-07-30 | Ceased | GB2378410 |
| A container | 2000-07-24 | Ceased | GB2352443 |
| Container | 2000-05-08 | Terminated | GB2364043 |
| Dispensing container | 1999-02-08 | Terminated | GB2346365 |
| Tablet dispenser | 1998-07-13 | Terminated | GB2339566 |
| Dispensing container with a hinged closure | 1997-10-03 | Terminated | GB2330132 |
| Container with a peripheral channel | 1997-10-01 | Terminated | GB2320009 |
| Open topped container and collar | 1995-11-21 | Terminated | GB2307462 |
| Child resistant closure | 1995-09-15 | Terminated | GB2305166 |
| Child resistant dispensing closure | 1994-10-07 | Ceased | GB2293818 |
| Container with bail handle | 1993-12-10 | Ceased | GB2284587 |
| Compartmented containers | 1993-08-03 | Ceased | GB2280657 |
| Injection moulding a tamper evident closure | 1992-04-06 | Ceased | GB2265890 |
| Container | 1991-10-09 | Terminated | GB2247873 |
| Plastics moulded container with handle-mounting means | 1991-05-01 | Ceased | GB2244040 |
| Container with plug-fitting lid | 1990-07-03 | Ceased | GB2245549 |
| A container | 1990-04-11 | Ceased | GB2240322 |
| Plastic containers | 1989-08-25 | Ceased | GB2223008 |
| Container | 1988-07-06 | Ceased | GB2206569 |
| A container | 1987-11-23 | Ceased | GB2198718 |
| Container with handle | 1987-11-23 | Ceased | GB2197844 |
| Container & lid assembly | 1987-10-16 | Ceased | GB2199311 |
| Securing handles to plastics containers | 1987-06-16 | Ceased | GB2206095 |
| Container with plug-fitting lid | 1985-12-05 | Ceased | GB2168960 |
| Plastics container with handle | 1984-11-08 | Ceased | GB2166706 |
| Injection moulded container with pivotable handle | 1984-01-09 | Ceased | GB2133376 |
| Bottle and like container closures | 1981-04-02 | Granted | GB2097366 |
| Container Lid | 1981-01-26 | Granted | GB2091706 |
| Container closure | 1979-06-13 | Ceased | GB2023555 |
COMPETITORS
(Based on Sic code:
22220 Manufacture of plastic packing goods)
| Company | Registered Address | Company Number | YE Date | Revenue GBP | Net Profit GBP | Other SIC codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | CORBY HUB 4 SALLOW ROAD, WELDON NORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CORBY, UNITED KINGDOM, NN17 5JX | 02786492 | 2018-03-31 | 247,900,000 | 59,800,000 |
22290-Manufacture of other plastic products |
| COVERIS FLEXIBLES (GAINSBOROUGH) UK LIMITED | HOLLAND PLACE WARDENTREE PARK, PINCHBECK, SPALDING, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE11 3ZN | 04786458 | 2017-12-31 | 183,655,000 | 989,000 | |
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 1-3 CROMWELL ROAD, ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND, PE19 1QN | 03443946 | 2017-12-31 | 153,118,000 | 4,577,000 | |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES UK LIMITED | 83 TOWER ROAD NORTH, WARMLEY, BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM, BS30 8XP | 02808801 | 2018-06-30 | 117,095,000 | 24,037,000 | |
| MAYNARD & HARRIS PLASTICS | CORBY HUB 4 SALLOW ROAD, WELDON NORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CORBY, UNITED KINGDOM, NN17 5JX | 01195337 | 2018-12-31 | 103,864,000 | 20,353,000 | |
| SIVA PLASTICS LIMITED | SPITFIRE HOUSE, HAZEL ROAD, WOOLSTON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7GB | 02409513 | 2017-10-31 | 68,177,074 | 4,849,258 | |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES WINTERBOURNE LIMITED | 83 TOWER ROAD NORTH, WARMLEY, BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM, BS30 8XP | 02456291 | 2018-06-30 | 56,207,000 | 4,326,000 | |
| ESSENTRA PACKAGING & SECURITY LIMITED | ROBIN MILLS LEEDS ROAD, IDLE, BRADFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, BD10 9TE | 07271407 | 2017-12-31 | 55,258,000 | -43,221,000 |
22290-Manufacture of other plastic products 32990-Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified |
| ULTIMATE PACKAGING LIMITED | PEGASUS WAY, EUROPARC GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN37 9TS | 01625575 | 2018-02-28 | 45,104,793 | 1,919,808 | |
| MASSMOULD LIMITED | CORBY HUB 4 SALLOW ROAD, WELDON NORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CORBY, UNITED KINGDOM, NN17 5JX | 01597033 | 2018-03-31 | 43,145,000 | 4,652,000 | |
| PROMENS PACKAGING LIMITED | CORBY HUB 4 SALLOW ROAD, WELDON NORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CORBY, UNITED KINGDOM, NN17 5JX | 04846267 | 2018-03-31 | 41,651,000 | 1,681,000 | |
| BERICAP U.K. LIMITED. | OSLO ROAD, SUTTON FIELDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HULL, HU7 0YN | 02566980 | 2017-12-31 | 38,273,191 | 1,991,094 |
25920-Manufacture of light metal packaging |
| PFF PACKAGING LIMITED | C/O INTERPATH ADVISORY 4TH FLOOR, TAILORS CORNER, THIRSK ROW, LEEDS, LS1 4DP | 02648722 | 2017-07-31 | 17,500,996 | 0 | |
| BRAYFORD PLASTICS LIMITED | HORNCASTLE LANE, DUNHOLME, LINCOLN, LN2 3QF | 05570833 | 2018-03-31 | 15,767,873 | 0 | |
| MARPAK EXTRUSIONS LIMITED | 1 PARKVIEW COURT, ST. PAULS ROAD, SHIPLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, BD18 3DZ | 03905265 | 2017-12-31 | 15,389,033 | 0 | |
| PLASTIC BOTTLE SUPPLIES LIMITED | C/O IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD DENIS HOUSE, MARINER, LICHFIELD ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, B79 7UL | 03379557 | 2017-12-31 | 13,067,984 | 0 | |
| LOTAN LIMITED | 2 ASHTON CLOSE, LEICESTER, LE4 2BQ | 01948114 | 2018-03-31 | 11,168,356 | 0 | |
| PLASTIQUE LIMITED | UNIT 4 KINGSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CONNAUGHT ROAD, KINGSWOOD, HULL, ENGLAND, HU7 3AP | 01407996 | 2017-09-30 | 10,718,774 | 0 | |
| EUROPLAST (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | EURO HOUSE UNITS 1 & 2, SHADSWORTH BUSINESS PARK,, DUTTONS WAY, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 2QR | 02798524 | 2018-03-30 | 9,875,905 | 0 |
68209-Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate |
| SPECTRA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | ANTONINE WAY SPARROWHAWK ROAD, HOLTON, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8RX | 06323869 | 2016-12-31 | 8,349,191 | 0 | |
| ENTHEOS ENTERPRISE LIMITED | UNIT D1/D2, HILTON INDUSTRIAL, PARK, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8RL | 05550728 | 2016-06-30 | 1,161,158 | 0 | |
| PHOENIX PACKAGING (FLEXIBLES) LIMITED | 16 COPPER BEECHES, RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3ED | 07689897 | 2017-09-30 | 1,018,106 | 0 | |
| PENTEX MACHINERY LIMITED | 4 TELGARTH ROAD, FERRING, WORTHING, ENGLAND, BN12 5PX | 03800879 | 2018-07-31 | 59,542 | 0 | |
| PLASTIQUE HOLDINGS LIMITED | UNIT 4 KINGSWOOD BUSINESS PARK CONNAUGHT ROAD, KINGSWOOD, HULL, ENGLAND, HU7 3AP | 04420002 | 2018-09-30 | 0 | 0 | |
| ZIPPER-STICKER LTD | 90 BROOKSIDE, BURBAGE, HINCKLEY, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND, LE10 2TN | 09871972 | 2018-11-30 | 0 | 0 | |
| SIVA HOLDINGS LIMITED | SPITFIRE HOUSE, HAZEL RD, WOOLSTON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7GB | 01439398 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 |
LIQUIDATION RISK (BETA)
This company is Active. Statistically, Active companies have a low probability of being liquidated within a year.
Here are our probability predictions:
| Basis | Liquidation within 3 months | Liquidation within 6 months | Liquidation within 12 months | Prediction confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 0.7% | 3.6% | 7.3% | Medium |
| Other companies Active in the same sector | Too few competitors | |||
| Age | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% | Medium |
| Company Type | 0.7% | 3.7% | 7.4% | Medium |
| Accounts category | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% | Medium |
| Accounting Month | 0.7% | 4.4% | 10.6% | Medium |
| Sic code count | 0.8% | 3.8% | 7.5% | Medium |