# ORTON LIFTS & ESCALATORS LTD (05248192)

> ORTON LIFTS & ESCALATORS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 05248192) incorporated on 1 October 2004, registered in Welwyn Garden City. Its registered activity is other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2025, showing net assets of £1.03m and cash of £379k, with 20 employees on average. Net assets rose 5% on the prior period (£980k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2004-10-01
- Registered office: Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1RX
- SIC 43999: Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-12-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-10-15
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 464 comparable companies in Hertfordshire (median £10k, upper quartile £62k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | £1.03m | £379k | — | £1.30m | — | — | 20 |
| 2024-03-31 | £980k | £289k | — | £656k | — | — | 34 |

current ratio 1.58; size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,026,045 at 31 March 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 1.58
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £378,656
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 1 October 2004

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## Persons with significant control

- Jason Neal — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-04-06
- Mr David James Orton — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Emma James Orton — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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