MANUFACTURING SUPPORT (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC459118 · ltd · incorporated 2013-09-13
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other manufacturing n.e.c.
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 58). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 12.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — 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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 8 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
77 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
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (42 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-17🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2026-03-20➖LAIRD, Gillian Catherine resigneddirector
- 2026-03-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-01📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-01📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-12-01📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-01-28📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-16📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-12-16📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-12-16📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-06-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-12-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-29🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2023-12-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-08📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-12-08📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-12-08📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2022-11-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-16📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-11-15📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-11-15📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2021-04-01➕LAIRD, Gillian Catherine appointeddirector
- 2021-03-31➖BAXTER, William John resigneddirector
- 2020-09-29➖THOMSON, Anne Margaret resigneddirector
- 2020-09-29➖THOMSON, Terence Mckenna resigneddirector
- 2020-01-30➕THOMSON, Colin Harvey appointeddirector
- 2018-01-24➖ROBERSTON, Allan Joseph resigneddirector
- 2017-08-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank) (Company Number SC001111)
- 2016-12-13➕THOMSON, Paul Christopher appointeddirector
- 2014-07-02➕ROBERSTON, Allan Joseph appointeddirector
- 2014-06-12🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance LTD
- 2013-11-04🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2013-09-13🏢Company incorporatedAs MANUFACTURING SUPPORT (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
- 2013-09-13➕BORROWS, James appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-13➕BAXTER, William John appointeddirector
- 2013-09-13➕THOMSON, Anne Margaret appointeddirector
- 2013-09-13➕THOMSON, Terence Mckenna appointeddirector
- 2013-09-13➕WILSON, John Christopher appointeddirector
- 2013-09-13➖WILSON, John Christopher resigneddirector
Owner dependency
74/100
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 58 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
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 58. 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
Thomson Pettie Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Thomson Pettie Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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MANUFACTURING SUPPORT (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
This company · SC459118
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thomson Pettie Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 29/09/2020 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Terrence Mckenna Thomsonceased 29/09/2020· 50-75% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2013-09-13
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC32990 — Other manufacturing n.e.c.
Registered office
Whiteshaw
Works
Carluke
Lanarkshire
ML8 5EJ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-27
Last: 2025-09-13
Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)
Active
THOMSON, Colin Harvey→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2020-01-30
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THOMSON, Paul Christopher→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2016-12-13
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BAXTER, William John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2013-09-13 · resigned 2021-03-31
LAIRD, Gillian Catherine→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2021-04-01 · resigned 2026-03-20
ROBERSTON, Allan Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2014-07-02 · resigned 2018-01-24
THOMSON, Anne Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-09-13 · resigned 2020-09-29
THOMSON, Terence Mckenna→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2013-09-13 · resigned 2020-09-29
WILSON, John Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2013-09-13 · resigned 2013-09-13
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank) (Company Number SC001111) | A registered charge | — | 29/08/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance LTD | A registered charge | — | 12/06/2014 | 17/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/11/2013 | 29/12/2023 |
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Recent filings (77 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-03-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-04
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-01
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-01
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-30
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-01-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-12-16
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-12-16
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-12-16
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-12-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-06-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-29