The death of a company can be a sad thing. It can be a distressing time for employees facing the prospect of unemployment. Here we list the oldest companies that have gone into administration. Old companies have history and can be well established - sometimes representing well known brands. Although the company had gone into administation, it can does have to mean the death of the company. The goodwill in the brand may mean the business has some desirable assets and a new owner can invest in the business allowing the company to be re-born.
Company Name | Company Formed | Type Business | Administration Date |
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RECTELLA LIMITED | 1947-02-27 | 47510 - Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores | 2025-03-19 |
LEDWELL PLASTICS LIMITED | 1968-04-25 | 22290 - Manufacture of other plastic products | 2025-03-20 |
TY MAWR LIMITED | 1984-07-12 | 86900 - Other human health activities | 2025-03-06 |
LEVENSEAT LTD. | 1985-08-26 | 38210 - Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste | 2025-03-11 |
BASILDON CREDIT UNION LIMITED | 1987-09-01 | None Supplied | 2025-03-20 |
CAPARO INDIA LIMITED | 1994-06-21 | 70100 - Activities of head offices | 2025-03-19 |
THE ORCHARD STREET BUSINESS CENTRE LIMITED | 1997-06-05 | 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 2025-03-21 |
UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 1999-08-19 | 20200 - Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products | 2025-03-05 |
PROPER MUSIC GROUP LTD | 1999-12-15 | 93290 - Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c. | 2025-03-04 |
RIVET HOLDINGS LIMITED | 2000-04-05 | 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade | 2025-03-05 |
NET LYNK DIRECT LIMITED | 2002-05-03 | 61200 - Wireless telecommunications activities | 2025-03-21 |
JELLYFISH PICTURES LIMITED | 2002-06-02 | 59111 - Motion picture production activities | 2025-03-20 |
FEVERSHAM ARMS LIMITED | 2003-06-08 | 55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation | 2025-03-07 |
SURREY HIRE AND SALES LIMITED | 2004-01-30 | 77320 - Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment | 2025-03-06 |
PLAYFUL PROMISES LIMITED | 2005-07-11 | 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. | 2025-03-05 |
BENCHMARK SECURITY SOLUTIONS LTD | 2006-02-07 | 80100 - Private security activities | 2025-03-11 |
NEWPARK SECURITY LTD | 2006-10-18 | 27900 - Manufacture of other electrical equipment | 2025-03-21 |
LENNONS SOLICITORS LIMITED | 2008-03-06 | 69102 - Solicitors | 2025-03-05 |
BLAKE MILL LIMITED | 2008-09-02 | 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | 2025-03-05 |
PROPYORK LTD | 2008-11-17 | 68310 - Real estate agencies | 2025-03-07 |
CDW SYSTEMS LIMITED | 2009-02-19 | 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. | 2025-03-24 |
MONKEY BARS (ABERDEEN) LIMITED | 2009-03-24 | 56302 - Public houses and bars | 2025-03-21 |
TNA ELECTRICAL LTD | 2009-09-08 | 43210 - Electrical installation | 2025-03-04 |
COMBINED TREE SERVICES - TREE SURGEONS LIMITED | 2010-01-05 | 02400 - Support services to forestry | 2025-03-04 |
STONY VALLEY LIMITED | 2010-04-28 | 56301 - Licensed clubs | 2025-03-04 |
FOXCUT WATERJET CUTTING SERVICES LTD | 2011-03-14 | 96090 - Other service activities n.e.c. | 2025-03-21 |
SANA MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 2012-04-16 | 43210 - Electrical installation | 2025-03-04 |
ELEMENTAL DIGEST LIMITED | 2012-08-23 | 39000 - Remediation activities and other waste management services | 2025-03-04 |
PRESTIGE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 2012-09-17 | 46730 - Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment | 2025-03-24 |
ENERGY COMPARE LIMITED | 2013-03-14 | 82200 - Activities of call centres | 2025-03-05 |