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Is Exel Engraving Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?

Last verified 27 May 2026
In Creditors' Voluntary LiquidationYes, Exel Engraving Limited (company number 01614332) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 9 October 2025, by its creditors. Michael James Gregson of null was appointed as liquidator.

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Exel Engraving Limited is now in creditors' voluntary liquidation. Below are the key dates, the directors, the public-record timeline that led here, and what the liquidation means if you are a creditor, employee, customer or supplier.

Company at a glance

StatusIn Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation
Company number01614332
Incorporated16 February 1982 (44 years old)
Registered officeUnit 3 Eventus Business Centre Sunderland Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8FD
Nature of business (SIC)96090: Other service activities n.e.c.
Date entered creditors' voluntary liquidation9 October 2025
LiquidatorMichael James Gregson, null (licensed insolvency practitioner)
Public registerView filing history ↗

About the business

Exel Engraving Limited is a UK limited company based in Peterborough, incorporated in 1982 and 43 years old when the liquidator was appointed. Its registered activity is other service activities n.e.c. (SIC 96090). There have been 7 director appointments since incorporation, of which 3 were on the board when the liquidator was appointed, alongside 2 people with significant control. 1 charge has been registered against the company, 1 of which is still outstanding.

Directors

7 people have been appointed as directors of Exel Engraving Limited.

DirectorStatusResigned
Alan Christopher TierneyActive
Steven John TierneyActive
John Joseph TierneyResigned14 Apr 2000
Raymond Keith PethardResigned14 Apr 2000
Roy John CreekResigned30 Jun 1993
Roy John CreekResigned30 Jun 1993

A director resignation shortly before an insolvency is a matter of public record; it does not by itself imply wrongdoing.

Persons with significant control

Individuals or entities with significant influence or control.

2 ceased controls
  • Shirley Anne Tierney · ceased 13 Jun 2024
  • Michael Tony Woodham · ceased 7 Jul 2025

Charges register

Secured creditors and encumbrances against the company. 1 outstanding · 0 satisfied.

Status · Creditor · Type · Dates
OutstandingBarclays Bank PLC
Legal charge · Created 20 Jul 1994 · Pending

What happened

EventDateType
Appointment of a voluntary liquidator13 October 2025600
Resolutions13 October 2025RESOLUTIONS
Statement of affairs13 October 2025LIQ02
Registered office address changed13 October 2025AD01
Creditors' voluntary liquidationStatus9 October 2025
135 earlier events · 1986 to 2025
Change of details as a person with significant control2 September 2025PSC04
Confirmation statement made with updates2 September 2025CS01
Notification as a person with significant control1 September 2025PSC01
Cessation as a person with significant control1 September 2025PSC07
Total exemption full accounts made up27 June 2025AA
Change of details as a person with significant control24 June 2025PSC04
Director's details changed23 June 2025CH01
Change of details as a person with significant control23 June 2025PSC04
Secretary's details changed23 June 2025CH03
Director's details changed23 June 2025CH01
Registered office address changed23 June 2025AD01
Confirmation statement made with updates18 February 2025CS01
Notification as a person with significant control18 February 2025PSC01
Cessation as a person with significant control18 February 2025PSC07
Total exemption full accounts made up30 July 2024AA
Total exemption full accounts made up20 February 2024AA
Confirmation statement made with no updates15 February 2024CS01
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued13 September 2023DISS40
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off29 August 2023GAZ1
Total exemption full accounts made up31 March 2023AA
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued22 February 2023DISS40
Confirmation statement made with no updates21 February 2023CS01
Compulsory strike-off action has been suspended8 December 2022DISS16(SOAS)
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off29 November 2022GAZ1
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued12 May 2022DISS40
Confirmation statement made with updates11 May 2022CS01
Director's details changed11 May 2022CH01
Director's details changed11 May 2022CH01
Registered office address changed11 May 2022AD01
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off3 May 2022GAZ1
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued1 October 2021DISS40
Total exemption full accounts made up30 September 2021AA
Compulsory strike-off action has been suspended24 September 2021DISS16(SOAS)
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off14 September 2021GAZ1
Confirmation statement made with no updates1 April 2021CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up30 October 2020AA
Confirmation statement made with updates27 February 2020CS01
Change of details as a person with significant control27 February 2020PSC04
Total exemption full accounts made up17 October 2019AA
Confirmation statement made with no updates21 May 2019CS01
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued18 May 2019DISS40
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off7 May 2019GAZ1
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued29 September 2018DISS40
Total exemption full accounts made up27 September 2018AA
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off4 September 2018GAZ1
Confirmation statement made with no updates21 February 2018CS01
Total exemption small company accounts made up22 August 2017AA
Confirmation statement made with updates23 March 2017CS01
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued3 September 2016DISS40
Total exemption small company accounts made up31 August 2016AA
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off30 August 2016GAZ1
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued14 May 2016DISS40
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders12 May 2016AR01
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off10 May 2016GAZ1
Total exemption small company accounts made up30 June 2015AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders16 March 2015AR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up30 July 2014AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders7 March 2014AR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up23 August 2013AA
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued19 June 2013DISS40
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders18 June 2013AR01
Director's details changed18 June 2013CH01
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off11 June 2013GAZ1
Total exemption small company accounts made up16 August 2012AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders27 March 2012AR01
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued5 October 2011DISS40
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off4 October 2011GAZ1
Total exemption small company accounts made up30 September 2011AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders11 March 2011AR01
Appointment as a director7 October 2010AP01
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares19 August 2010SH01
Total exemption small company accounts made up18 August 2010AA
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares4 May 2010SH01
Change of share class name or designation4 May 2010SH08
Resolutions4 May 2010RESOLUTIONS
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders1 April 2010AR01
Director's details changed1 April 2010CH01
Secretary's details changed1 April 2010CH03
Total exemption small company accounts made up25 September 2009AA
Legacy3 April 2009363a
Legacy3 April 2009288c
Total exemption small company accounts made up30 October 2008AA
Legacy12 May 2008363a
Total exemption small company accounts made up10 October 2007AA
Legacy19 April 2007363a
Total exemption small company accounts made up8 August 2006AA
Legacy20 February 2006363a
Total exemption small company accounts made up6 October 2005AA
Legacy5 May 2005363s
Total exemption small company accounts made up2 November 2004AA
Legacy27 February 2004363s
Total exemption small company accounts made up7 August 2003AA
Legacy11 March 2003363s
Total exemption small company accounts made up3 October 2002AA
Legacy15 March 2002363s
Total exemption small company accounts made up31 August 2001AA
Legacy28 February 2001363s
Legacy8 November 2000288b
Legacy8 November 2000288b
Legacy25 October 2000288a
Accounts for a small company made up24 October 2000AA
Legacy5 April 2000363s
Accounts for a small company made up4 August 1999AA
Legacy16 February 1999363s
Accounts for a small company made up31 July 1998AA
Legacy17 March 1998363s
Accounts for a small company made up29 July 1997AA
Legacy5 February 1997363s
Accounts for a small company made up2 August 1996AA
Legacy25 January 1996363s
Accounts for a small company made up10 July 1995AA
Legacy20 January 1995288
Legacy20 January 1995363s
Legacy8 August 1994395
Accounts for a small company made up4 March 1994AA
Legacy2 February 1994363s
Legacy23 August 1993288
Accounts for a small company made up22 March 1993AA
Legacy9 February 1993363s
Accounts for a small company made up23 July 1992AA
Legacy25 February 1992363s
Accounts for a small company made up15 May 1991AA
Legacy28 February 1991363a
Full accounts made up5 February 1990AA
Legacy5 February 1990363
Full accounts made up18 April 1989AA
Legacy18 April 1989363
Full accounts made up23 May 1988AA
Legacy23 May 1988363
Legacy6 May 1988287
Full accounts made up14 October 1987AA
Legacy14 October 1987363
Legacy25 September 1987287
A selection of documents registered before 1 January 19871 January 1987PRE87
Full accounts made up29 July 1986AA
Legacy29 July 1986363

What this means for you

If you are a creditor

Submit your proof of debt to the liquidator. Once liquidation begins, no creditor can start or continue legal action without the court's permission. Unsecured creditors rank after secured and preferential creditors and are usually paid last, often only a portion.

Owed money by a company in liquidation

If you are an employee

Employees are preferential creditors for certain unpaid wages and holiday pay, and may be able to claim from the Redundancy Payments Service if roles are made redundant.

Employee rights and redundancy pay

If you are a customer

Deposits paid are usually unsecured claims. Contracts may be terminated by the liquidator. Contact the liquidator about outstanding work or refunds.

What customers can recover

If you are a supplier

Goods supplied before the liquidation began are an unsecured claim. Check whether any retention-of-title clause lets you identify and recover specific goods.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Exel Engraving Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?
Yes. Exel Engraving Limited (company number 01614332) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 9 October 2025, by its creditors. Michael James Gregson of null was appointed as liquidator.
Who is the liquidator of Exel Engraving Limited?
Michael James Gregson, a licensed insolvency practitioner at null, was appointed liquidator of Exel Engraving Limited on 9 October 2025. Creditors can contact the liquidator directly to submit a claim.
What does Exel Engraving Limited do?
Exel Engraving Limited's registered nature of business is other service activities n.e.c. (SIC 96090).
Where is Exel Engraving Limited based?
Exel Engraving Limited's registered office is Unit 3 Eventus Business Centre Sunderland Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8FD. The registered office is the address held on the public register, which is not always the trading address.
When was Exel Engraving Limited founded?
Exel Engraving Limited was incorporated on 16 February 1982, 43 years before the liquidator was appointed.
What is Exel Engraving Limited's company number?
Exel Engraving Limited's registered company number is 01614332.
Who has significant control of Exel Engraving Limited?
2 active people with significant control over Exel Engraving Limited are on the register: Alan Christopher Tierney, Executors Of John Joseph Tierney.
Does Exel Engraving Limited have any outstanding charges?
an outstanding charge is registered against Exel Engraving Limited out of 1 on file. Outstanding charges represent secured creditors who rank ahead of unsecured creditors in any recovery.
What does liquidation mean for creditors of Exel Engraving Limited?
Liquidation is the formal wind-up of a company. Once it begins, the liquidator collects assets, settles claims in statutory order (secured, preferential, then unsecured) and distributes whatever remains. Unsecured creditors often recover only a portion of what they are owed, and sometimes nothing.
How long does liquidation take?
Most liquidations run for 12 to 24 months, longer where the company has complex assets, litigation, or ongoing trading. Annual progress reports are filed by the liquidator until the company is dissolved at the end of the process.
Will creditors get paid in Exel Engraving Limited's liquidation?
Secured creditors are paid from the assets they hold a charge over. Preferential creditors (employee wages up to limits, pension contributions, HMRC for certain taxes) come next. Unsecured creditors share whatever remains, which may be nothing. The Statement of Affairs, when filed, sets out the liquidator's estimate at the point of appointment.

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