VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
42Poor
10.6vs last year
#4052 in UK
#68 in Agriculture
#287 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
02576295
Registered Address
50 Fishers Lane, Orwell, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QX
Status
Active
Employee Count
315
Turnover
£196,600,000
EBITDA
£5,900,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
23 January 1991
Nature of Business
10519 - Manufacture of other milk products
10910 - Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals
Industries
Agriculture, Environment, Agriculture And Waste
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
54 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
15%
31-60 Days
49%
After 60 Days
36%
Not Paid Within Terms25%

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: 2025-07-25
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 202525 Jul 20255415%49%36%25%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20255820%47%33%53%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202425 Jul 2024608%53%39%79%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20245611%53%36%94%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202325 Jul 2023585%62%33%94%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202219 Jan 20235411%62%27%60%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202202 Aug 2022556%64%30%81%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202121 Jan 20225514%60%26%62%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202114 Jul 2021528%70%22%79%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202025 Jan 20215310%65%25%92%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20205310%64%26%70%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201919 Jul 20194815%70%15%53%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201825 Jan 20194614%74%12%33%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 20184419%70%11%30%

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

Unless otherwise agreed in writing or stated in the order, goods and services will be paid for within 30 days after the end of the month of receipt of a proper invoice, or if later, after the acceptance of the goods & services in question Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

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

Payment processing is dealt with by the Accounts Payable function and any supplier payment queries that may arise are actioned by the team. In the event they are unable to resolve the matter, the query will be discussed between the supplier and the procurement account manager. Where the issue can't be resolved the dispute with be escalated to the Head of Supply Chain

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

VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality nutritional products for both animal and human consumption. The company was founded in 1970 and has its registered office in Orwell, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing its environmental impact by using renewable energy sources, implementing efficient waste management systems, and promoting sustainable farming practices. They also prioritize animal welfare and work closely with their supply chain partners to ensure ethical and responsible sourcing of ingredients.

VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED offers a wide range of products, including milk replacers, calf milk powders, and nutritional supplements for farm animals. They also produce whey protein and other nutritional ingredients for the sports and health food industries.

Key people in the company include the Chief Executive Officer, James Neville, and the Managing Director, John Rutherford. They lead a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing high-quality products and services to their customers.

For more information about VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, including their products and sustainability initiatives, visit their website at www.volac.com. Customers can also contact the company through their registered office address at Volac International Limited, Marston Road, Orwell, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5SE, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£30,000,000
Net Worth
£113,800,000
Total Current Assets
£139,900,000
Total Current Liabilities
£99,700,000

Company Location