David Brown Santasalo UK Limited demonstrates a below-average payment profile, with an average settlement time of 35 days against a standard 30-day benchmark. Only 53% of invoices are paid within 30 days, while a notable 26% extend beyond 60 days, indicating a pattern of significant delays at the tail end of the payment cycle. This distribution suggests a structural tendency toward late payment rather than isolated or occasional delays.
With 76% of payments classified as late, the company presents a high-risk and unpredictable payment profile for prospective suppliers. The wide spread across payment brackets — from under 30 days to over 60 days — indicates inconsistent cash flow management or prioritisation of creditors, making invoice settlement dates difficult to forecast reliably. This level of volatility significantly undermines confidence in payment commitments and complicates supplier cash flow planning.
Based on the available data, David Brown Santasalo UK Limited carries a elevated payment risk, and suppliers should approach new or expanded credit arrangements with caution. It is strongly advisable to implement tighter credit terms, such as reduced credit limits or shortened payment windows, and to consider requiring partial upfront payment for larger orders. Proactive invoice chasing and close account monitoring should be standard practice when engaging with this customer.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 24 Feb 2026 | 35 | 53% | 21% | 26% | 76% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 11 Jul 2025 | 18 | 56% | 15% | 29% | 63% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
A combination of: 30 days, 60 days, End of month plus 30 days, End of month plus 60 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
When we identify a discrepancy with an invoice we raise this with the relevant supplier in an attempt to resolve it. Where disputes cannot be resolved at the buyer level, they are escalated through the supply chain team, and finally to the directors.
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
David Brown Santasalo UK Limited is a private limited company operating within the industrial gear and power transmission sector. The company forms part of the internationally recognised David Brown Santasalo group, which specialises in the design, manufacture, and servicing of gearboxes and related mechanical drive solutions.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 06624684 and was incorporated on 19 June 2008. Its registered office is located at Park Works, Park Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5DD, placing the business in a region with a longstanding heritage in engineering and manufacturing.
David Brown Santasalo UK Limited operates within the industrial power transmission market, providing specialist gearbox products and services to sectors including mining, cement, steel, sugar processing, and marine industries. The company's operations encompass the manufacture, repair, and overhaul of heavy-duty gear units, supporting clients across the UK and international markets from its Yorkshire base.
The business continues to trade as an active company, maintaining its presence within the UK's engineering sector from its established Huddersfield facility, a site with deep historical roots in British industrial manufacturing.