PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
56Fair
0.4vs last year
#3284 in UK
#248 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
06458647
Registered Address
Bank Quay, 4 Liverpool Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1AQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
257
Turnover
£76,784,000
EBITDA
£11,709,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
20 December 2007
Nature of Business
20130 - Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:70 days
Max Contractual:70 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
23%
31-60 Days
66%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms9%

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: 2025-08-07
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 202507 Aug 20254123%66%11%9%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202403 Feb 20254223%62%15%11%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202418 Jul 20244224%65%11%7%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244223%64%13%9%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202326 Jul 20233828%62%10%10%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202215 Jul 20223830%62%8%8%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20213832%61%7%10%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20194028%62%10%6%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20193929%62%9%7%

Payment Time Trends

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Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The business uses standard payment terms. Standard payments terms are defined as cleared funds-10th of the 2nd month from date of invoice.

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

70

Dispute Resolution Process

The company deals with disputes in a fair, honest and timely manner. Disputed invoices are fielded by our Accounts Payable and relevant person within the organisation.

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

PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty silicas and silicate-based products. Headquartered in England, they have been in operation since 1965 and have established a strong reputation for their high-quality products and sustainable practices.

The company's sustainability program is a key focus for PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED. They have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact, such as using renewable energy sources and implementing waste reduction and recycling measures. They are also committed to promoting sustainable practices throughout their supply chain.

PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services, including silica-based products for the personal care, coatings, and food industries. They also provide silica-based solutions for high-performance coatings, adhesives, and sealants.

The key people at PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED include the Managing Director, Dr. Richard Jenkins, who has over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry, and the Technical Director, Dr. Phil Hewitt, who has over 30 years of experience in the field of silicas and silicate-based products.

For more information about their products and services, you can visit their website at pqsilicas.com. The registered office address for PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED is 7th Floor, 90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6XX, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£9,705,000
Net Worth
£72,038,000
Total Current Assets
£37,571,000
Total Current Liabilities
£18,027,000

Company Location