ACE GEARBOXES LTD.
Company number 01601139 · Active · Northampton NN1 2PN
ACE GEARBOXES LTD. is an active private limited company (company number 01601139) incorporated on 1 December 1981, registered in Northampton. Its registered activity is maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2025, showing net assets of £3.76m and cash of £3.27m, with 12 employees on average. Net assets rose 17% on the prior period (£3.22m).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 610 comparable companies in Northampton (median £2,528, upper quartile £22k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 1 December 1981
- Next accounts due
- 31 December 2026 — in 70 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 15 December 2026 — in 54 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 45200
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Accounts type
- Total Exemption Full
- Size band
- Small (Companies Act thresholds)
Financials — 2 periods on record, latest ending 31 March 2025
| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £3.76m | £3.27m | £726k | — | — | — | 12 |
| 31 March 2024 | £3.22m | £2.88m | £692k | — | — | — | 12 |
- Cash per employee
- £272k
Figures as filed in iXBRL accounts at Companies House. "—" means the line was not reported in that filing.
Firmoscan score: 80/100 (grade A)
- +10 Positive net assets — Net assets £3,758,889 at 2025-03-31
- +8 Net assets growing — +16.8% vs prior period
- +4 Cash reserves — Cash £3,269,133
- +8 Established — Incorporated 1981-12-01 (45 years)
A transparent, rules-based score from filed data only: every point lists its evidence. It is not a credit rating or advice.
Ownership and control
- Mr Julien Antoine Tur — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors · since 6 April 2016
- Ace Gb Holdings Limited (corporate entity, England And Wales) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights · since 1 November 2025
- Mrs Lorraine Anne Tur — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 1 November 2025
Persons with significant control hold 25% or more of shares or voting rights. Smaller shareholdings are only listed in confirmation-statement documents.
Similar companies in Northampton
Same activity (maintenance and repair of motor vehicles), closest in incorporation date.
- VINTAGE AUSTIN REGISTER LIMITED(THE) — Brackley, inc. Jun 1981
- NORTHANTS AUTO PARTS & SERVICE LIMITED — Northampton, inc. Apr 1981
- TYRES (NORTHAMPTON) LIMITED — Northampton, inc. Apr 1983
- F.W. ABBOTT LIMITED — Pytchley Road Kettering, inc. Dec 1984
- CENTRAL GARAGE (RAUNDS) LIMITED — Raunds, inc. Sept 1978
- IRCHESTER MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED — Irchester, inc. Jun 1978
All companies incorporated on 1 December 1981 · in Dec 1981.
Reminders for ACE GEARBOXES LTD.
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