E.D.V. REINFORCEMENTS LIMITED
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Executive summary
E.D.V. Reinforcements operates as a small, specialized wholesale distributor within the UK metals sector, demonstrating robust equity growth with net assets increasing by 58% over the last four years to £770k. While the company benefits from a highly conservative, low-debt capital structure typical of resilient owner-managed regional traders, its balance sheet is heavily concentrated in working capital, highlighted by a recent doubling of trade debtors to £602k. The firm's niche positioning provides stability, but its scale limits purchasing power, leaving it vulnerable to commodity price swings and contractor payment delays inherent in the construction supply chain.
Shareholders' funds
£769,992
Balance sheet as at 2025-02-28
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1985-02-20
- Employees
- 13 (2025 accounts)
- Registered office
- Unit C18/19, Redscar Industrial Estate, Longridge Road Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5NQ
- Postcode
- PR2 5NQ
- Capital
- 85,201 GBP
- Accounts category
- Total Exemption Full
- Charges
- 2 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2025-02-28
- Next due by
- 2026-11-30
- Financial year end
- 28 February
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-09-07
- Next due by
- 2027-09-21
Nature of business (SIC)
- 46720 Wholesale of metals and metal ores
Officers 2 current · 5 resigned
Contact details
- Website
- http://www.edv.co.uk
Previous company names
| Name | Date changed |
|---|---|
| C.S.M. REINFORCEMENTS LIMITED | 1995-03-24 |
| C.S.M. GROUP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 1992-05-07 |
| INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (NORTH WEST) LIMITED | 1990-10-04 |
| STANLEY BROWN HAULAGE LIMITED | 1985-05-10 |
| EAGLEFAST LIMITED | 1985-03-08 |
Previous registered addresses 3
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| WELLFIELD HOUSE, 87-89 WELLFIELD ROAD, PRESTON, LANCS PR1 8SP | 1996-11-14 |
| WELLFIELD HOUSE, 87-89 WELLFIELD ROAD, PRESTON, LANCS PR1 8SP | 1996-11-14 |
| 1 ABBEY STREET, PRESTON, LANCS, PR2 2QD | 1989-03-30 |
Among its peers
Top 25%
by shareholders' funds, of 9 similar companies in PR
2nd largest employer among its local peers (13 staff).
The oldest of its local peers, trading since 1985.
Competitors Preston
This company ranks 2 among wholesale of metals and metal ores in Preston.
The class of 1985
49%
of the 15,386 companies incorporated in 1985 are still active today; 42% have since been dissolved.
A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.