HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY (UK) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
56Fair
6.4vs last year
#3271 in UK
#119 in Supply Chain
#60 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
01082975
Registered Address
Monkton Business Park North, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 2JZ
Status
Active
Employee Count
261
Turnover
£295,913,000
EBITDA
£11,848,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
21 November 1972
Nature of Business
28921 - Manufacture of machinery for mining
46630 - Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery
Industries
Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
48 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:135 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
63%
31-60 Days
17%
After 60 Days
20%
Not Paid Within Terms69%

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: 2025-07-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202528 Jul 20254863%17%20%69%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202421 May 20242868%19%12%59%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202326 Oct 20232966%25%9%55%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202220 Jan 20233256%33%11%52%
15 Sept 2021 - 31 Mar 202220 Jan 20233854%31%15%55%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201908 Oct 20193544%50%6%58%

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 terms of business with external suppliers is 30 days EOM. Larger external suppliers allow 60 days, and internal trade is at 135 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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

If a dispute is raised our accounts payable team will try to resolve the issue, failing that our accounting manager will get involved and come to a resolution.

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

HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY (UK) LIMITED is a leading provider of construction machinery and equipment in the United Kingdom. They offer a range of products and services, including excavators, wheel loaders, and dump trucks, as well as maintenance and support services.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. This includes using energy-efficient technologies in their products, reducing emissions from their operations, and promoting recycling and waste reduction.

HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY (UK) LIMITED is led by a team of experienced professionals, including Managing Director Neil Dickinson and Sales Director John Jones. They are dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to their customers.

The company's registered office is located in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, and they can be contacted via their website (www.hitachicm.co.uk) or by phone at 0191 430 8400. Their website also provides information on their products, services, and sustainability initiatives. Overall, HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY (UK) LIMITED is a reputable and sustainable company that continues to be a leader in the construction machinery industry in the UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£6,194,000
Net Worth
£22,290,000
Total Current Assets
£125,047,000
Total Current Liabilities
£112,933,000

Company Location