H.I.E. LTD.
Company number SC270632 · Active · Prestwick KA9 2RR
H.I.E. LTD. is an active private limited company (company number SC270632) incorporated on 13 July 2004, registered in Prestwick. Its registered activity is manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys (SIC 24100). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 July 2025, showing net assets of £517k and cash of £761, with 48 employees on average. Net assets fell 3% on the prior period (£532k).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 87 comparable companies in Other (median £59k, upper quartile £393k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 13 July 2004
- Next accounts due
- 30 April 2027 — in 194 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 27 July 2027 — in 282 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 24100
- Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
- Accounts type
- Total Exemption Full
- Size band
- Small (Companies Act thresholds)
Financials — 2 periods on record, latest ending 31 July 2025
| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £517k | £761 | £426k | £696k | — | — | 48 |
| 31 July 2024 | £532k | £66k | £465k | £564k | — | — | 45 |
- Current ratio
- 0.87 — current liabilities exceed current assets
- Cash per employee
- £16
Figures as filed in iXBRL accounts at Companies House. "—" means the line was not reported in that filing.
Firmoscan score: 60/100 (grade C)
- +10 Positive net assets — Net assets £516,873 at 2025-07-31
- -8 Current liabilities exceed current assets — Current ratio 0.87
- +8 Established — Incorporated 2004-07-13 (22 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
- Mrs Janie Watson — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights · since 18 July 2016
- Mr Hugh Watson — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights · since 18 July 2016
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 the UK
Same activity (manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys), closest in incorporation date.
- ORIGINAL STEEL SERVICES LIMITED — Dorchester, inc. Mar 2004
- GG ENGINEERING (EURO) LIMITED — Lincoln, inc. Mar 2004
- FINE IRON (WALES) LIMITED — Brecon, inc. Nov 2004
- WELDSURE FABRICATIONS LTD. — Bovey Tracey, inc. Mar 2004
- TRAMCO SERVICES LIMITED — Bishop Auckland, inc. Feb 2004
- ABI ENGINEERING LIMITED — Tewkesbury, inc. Feb 2005
Reminders for H.I.E. LTD.
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