FUCHS LUBRICANTS UK PLC

Company Information

Company Number
02412689
Registered Address
New Century Street, Hanley, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5HU
Status
Active
Employee Count
320.0
Turnover
170090000.0
EBITDA
12738000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
10 August 1989
Nature of Business
19209 - Other treatment of petroleum products (excluding petrochemicals manufacture)
Industries
0
Region
West Midlands

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,829,000.00
Net Worth
£54,824,000.00
Total Current Assets
£63,033,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£32,571,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-02-05

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
44%
31-60 Days
52%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms4%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202305 Feb 20243944%52%4%4%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202307 Aug 20234048%47%5%5%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202201 Feb 20233651%40%8%8%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202225 Jul 20223855%40%5%5%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202103 Feb 20223758%36%6%6%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202126 Jul 20213863%33%4%4%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202009 Feb 20213667%29%4%4%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202016 Sept 20203849%42%10%10%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201903 Feb 20204159%34%6%6%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20194031%53%16%16%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201804 Feb 20193836%52%12%12%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201829 Aug 20183931%60%9%9%

Company Summary

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC is a leading lubricant manufacturer and supplier in the UK

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

Their sustainability program focuses on reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing waste and promoting energy efficiency

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC also uses sustainable raw materials and packaging for their products

The company offers a wide range of lubricants for various industries including automotive, industrial, and marine

They also provide specialized services such as oil analysis and technical support to their customers

The key people at FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC include the Managing Director, Steve Dyson, and the Head of Sustainability, Mark O'Connor

With their expertise and leadership, the company has achieved significant growth and success

For more information on their products, services, and sustainability efforts, customers can visit their website at www.fuchs.com/uk

The registered office address of FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC is New Century Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5HU, United Kingdom

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three years, with a slight increase in 2020 and 2021 before decreasing again in 2022 and 2023. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also seen some variation, with a significant increase in 2022 and 2023 compared to the previous years. However, the percentage of invoices paid within 60 days has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in 2023.

Volatility Analysis

The data shows some volatility in the average time taken to pay invoices, with fluctuations between 36 and 41 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also seen some volatility, with a range of 36% to 67%. However, the percentage of invoices paid within 60 days has remained relatively stable, with a range of 29% to 60%.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

end of month so can be between 30 and 60 days depending on when the invoice is received

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are notified to the Account Payable (AP) Department. If no immediate resolution can be found they are escalated to the AP Supervisor. Once notified of a dispute we aim to resolve it within 5 working days. Should no resolution be found it is escalated to the Financial Controller

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