ECOPLAS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03418474 · ltd · incorporated 1997-08-12
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 38320
Sector: Water supply & waste
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 27.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 5 with DOB)
78
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
119 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-17📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-02-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-02-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-09➕TRUMAN, William John appointeddirector
- 2026-02-09➖WATERS, Darren Andrew resigneddirector
- 2025-08-21📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2025-05-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-06📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2024-06-06📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-05-16➕WILLIAMS, Victoria Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2024-05-16➖WALKER, Paul Antony resignedsecretary
- 2023-05-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-05-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-05-11➖KELLY, Mark Jonathan Warwick resigneddirector
- 2023-05-11➕WATERS, Darren Andrew appointeddirector
- 2023-04-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-03-31➖TIPPETT, Ian David resigneddirector
- 2022-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-03-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-03-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-03-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-03-12🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2020-03-12🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2020-03-12🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2020-03-12🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2019-10-09➖COPLEY, Gerald resignedsecretary
- 2019-10-09➕WALKER, Paul Antony appointedsecretary
- 2018-08-01➕SCOTT, Michael Iain appointeddirector
- 2018-08-01➕COPLEY, Gerald appointedsecretary
- 2018-08-01➕KELLY, Mark Jonathan Warwick appointeddirector
- 2018-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2018-02-05➖TIPPETT, Jane resignedsecretary
- 2017-06-19🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Close Brothers Limited (The “Security Trustee”)
- 2016-01-07🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Lombard North Central PLC
- 2012-10-25➖HARRISON, Charles resignedsecretary
- 2012-10-25➕TIPPETT, Jane appointedsecretary
- 2012-06-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2012-05-18🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2012-04-25🔒Charge registered #7Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2012-03-16🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lombard North Central PLC
- 2010-04-16🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2010-04-16🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2010-04-16🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-04-03🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2007-07-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Venture Finance PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Eurocell Profiles Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Eurocell Profiles Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ECOPLAS LIMITED
This company · 03418474
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eurocell Profiles Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/08/2018 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Ian David Tippettceased 01/08/2018· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-08-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC38320 — SIC 38320
Registered office
Eurocell Head Office And Distribution Centre High View Road
South Normanton
Alfreton
DE55 2DT
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-26
Last: 2025-08-12
Officers (3 active · 10 resigned)
WILLIAMS, Victoria Elizabeth→
Activesecretary · appointed 2024-05-16
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SCOTT, Michael Iain→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-08-01
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TRUMAN, William John→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2026-02-09
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COPLEY, Gerald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-08-01 · resigned 2019-10-09
HARRISON, Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-03-24 · resigned 2012-10-25
MCMILLAN, Sally Diane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-08-12 · resigned 1998-07-22
TAYLOR, Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-07-22 · resigned 2005-03-24
TIPPETT, Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-10-25 · resigned 2018-02-05
WALKER, Paul Antony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-10-09 · resigned 2024-05-16
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-08-12 · resigned 1997-08-12
KELLY, Mark Jonathan Warwick→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2018-08-01 · resigned 2023-05-11
TIPPETT, Ian David→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1997-08-12 · resigned 2023-03-31
WATERS, Darren Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2023-05-11 · resigned 2026-02-09
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Limited (The “Security Trustee”) | A registered charge | — | 19/06/2017 | 12/03/2020 | |
| satisfied | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | A registered charge | — | 07/01/2016 | 12/03/2020 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 18/05/2012 | 23/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 25/04/2012 | 12/03/2020 | |
| satisfied | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 16/03/2012 | 12/03/2020 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | All assets debenture | 1 property | 20/07/2007 | 16/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 02/05/2003 | 16/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/08/2002 | 03/04/2009 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/12/2001 | 16/04/2010 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 17/02/1999 | 28/06/2012 |
Recent filings (119 total)
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-03-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-26
move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
address · AD04
2025-08-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-05-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-06-07
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-06-06
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-06-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-05-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-05-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-04-26