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HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2021
43Poor
↑ 12.7vs last year
#4811 in UK
#368 in North West

Ranked in 2 industries

  • 271st of 350 in Property-related Goods And Services
  • 123rd of 144 in Healthcare And Wellbeing

This company is listed under more than one industry, so we show its position in each rather than picking one.

Company Information

Company Number
01686721
Registered Address
Gateway House Pilsworth Road, Pilsworth Industrial Estate, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8RD
Status
Active
Employee Count
229
Turnover
£66,379,000
EBITDA
£14,013,000

Additional Details

Website
https://holchemwhce.co.uk
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
14 December 1982
Nature of Business
20411 - Manufacture of soap and detergents
Industries
Healthcare And Wellbeing, Property-related Goods And Services
Region
North West
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
55 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
19%
31-60 Days
59%
After 60 Days
22%
Not Paid Within Terms73%

Payment Features

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

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED over the past three periods shows a slight decrease in the average time taken to pay invoices, with a dip in the first period of 2019 followed by a gradual increase. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained relatively consistent, while there has been a slight increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days in the most recent period.

Volatility Analysis

The data for HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED shows relatively low volatility in terms of the average time taken to pay invoices and the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days. However, there is some volatility in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days, with a notable increase in the last period.

Summary Analysis

In the most recent period (Jul 2021 - Dec 2021), HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED had an average time of 55 days to pay invoices, with 14% of invoices paid within 30 days, 49% paid between 31 and 60 days, and 37% paid later than 60 days. This shows a slight improvement from the previous period (Jan 2021 - Jun 2021), where the average time to pay was also 55 days, but only 14% of invoices were paid within 30 days and 37% were paid later than 60 days. However, there was an increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days. Overall, HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED has maintained a relatively consistent payment pattern over the past three periods, with a slight decrease in the average time taken to pay invoices.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-09-05
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202405 Sept 20244623%58%19%71%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202305 Sept 20245519%59%22%73%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202303 Sept 20245314%62%24%82%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 2022
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202123 Jul 20215514%49%37%17%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202025 Jan 20215415%47%38%82%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202027 Jul 20205314%49%37%86%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20205117%48%34%86%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201923 Jul 20195516%49%35%86%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20195812%48%40%88%
01 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20185412%50%38%89%

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Our standard payment terms are 30 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

The query should go to KersiaUKAccountsPayable@kersia-group.com, they will escalate to the relevant person depending on 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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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

No information available

About this company

Holchem Laboratories Limited is a manufacturer of soap and detergents, registered as making chemical cleaning and hygiene products from its Bury, Lancashire site. The company is part of the wider Kersia group, having been controlled by The Holchem Group Limited since 2016, with Kersia described as active in providing equipment and support for chemical cleaning and hygiene technology across multiple sectors. Holchem itself remains a separately registered UK entity within that group structure, holding freehold property in Greater Manchester and operating as a licensed sponsor of skilled worker visas. It has traded under the Holchem name since incorporation in 1982 and continues to file accounts as an active private limited company.

Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · companiesintheuk.co.uk

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,452,000
Net Worth
£26,547,000
Total Current Assets
£31,074,000
Total Current Liabilities
£9,571,000

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