ARCO LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
40Poor
1.2vs last year
#4059 in UK
#169 in Creative
#208 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
00133804
Registered Address
PO BOX 21 1 Blackfriargate, Hull, England, HU1 1BH
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,589
Turnover
£306,715,000
EBITDA
-£3,583,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
6 February 1914
Nature of Business
46420 - Wholesale of clothing and footwear
46760 - Wholesale of other intermediate products
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Education,Property,Infrastructure And Construction,Safety And Security
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
58 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
7%
31-60 Days
74%
After 60 Days
19%
Not Paid Within Terms19%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202522 Jul 2025587%74%19%19%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202425 Jul 2024568%70%21%18%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 2024567%71%22%20%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20235915%25%60%52%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202223 Jan 20235914%26%59%42%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202225 Jul 20225815%27%58%53%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20225916%26%58%46%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20205425%18%57%59%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20195327%20%53%57%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201825 Jan 20195326%23%51%53%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 20185327%20%53%56%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard contractual terms for goods and services is 60 days. The maximum contractual period is 90 days.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

If an invoice is disputed it is flagged to the Supply Chain area to work with the supplier to resolve the dispute.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

ARCO LIMITED is a leading supplier of safety equipment and workwear in the United Kingdom. The company was established in 1884 and has since then been committed to providing high-quality products and services.

Their sustainability program is an important aspect of their business, and they strive to reduce their environmental impact by implementing sustainable practices in their operations. This includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting recycling.

ARCO LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services in the areas of personal protective equipment, workwear, and workplace safety. They have a comprehensive catalogue of over 170,000 products, including gloves, safety footwear, respiratory protection, and first aid kits.

The key people at ARCO LIMITED include their Chairman and CEO, Thomas Martin; Managing Director, David Evison; and Executive Director, John Armstrong. Their team of experts and dedicated employees are committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring the safety of their clients.

To contact ARCO LIMITED, their website address is www.arco.co.uk, where customers can browse and purchase products online. The company's registered office address is Arco Limited, PO Box 21, Waverley Street, Hull, HU1 2SJ. Customers can also reach them through their customer service hotline at 0330 390 2050.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,428,000
Net Worth
£70,861,000
Total Current Assets
£96,168,000
Total Current Liabilities
£55,593,000

Company Location