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HI-WIRE LIMITED

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Company number 03512877

Castleford · Incorporated 18 February 1998

Unit E4, Willowbridge Way, Castleford, WF10 5NP

Last updated on 19 September 2026

Manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables · SIC 27320


Status
Active
Company age
28 years
Company type
Private limited
Accounts
Up to date
Total raised
Shares allotted
0
Latest round
23 September 2014

Company history

Previous company names

TRUSHELFCO (NO.2323) LIMITED · 18 February 1998 – 5 March 1998

ESSEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED · 5 March 1998 – 5 December 2005

ESSEX NEXANS UK LIMITED · 5 December 2005 – 31 July 2007

ESSEX UK LIMITED · 31 July 2007 – 3 January 2012

Company overview

HI-WIRE LIMITED is a private limited company registered in England and Wales since its incorporation on 18 February 1998 and remains active on the register. It has changed its name 4 times, most recently from ESSEX UK LIMITED on 31 July 2007. Its registered office is at Unit E4, Willowbridge Way, Castleford, WF10 5NP. Its principal activity is manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables (SIC 27320).

It is controlled by Ls Corp, which holds 75-100% of the shares and voting rights and has the right to appoint and remove directors. The board consists of two directors: GOLDTHORPE, Darren, Mr. (appointed 23 December 2011) and LEE, David Beomgi (appointed 14 August 2025). NORTH, Craig serves as company secretary (appointed 11 December 2024). 25 former officers have previously served the company.

There are no registered charges against the company, no history of insolvency, and it has never been through liquidation. Its most recent medium accounts, made up to 31 December 2025, were filed on 2 July 2026. The next accounts are due by 30 September 2027. The latest confirmation statement was made up to 21 September 2025. The next is due by 5 October 2026. Companies House holds 143 filings for this company, most recently an accounts filing on 2 July 2026.

Compliance

Annual accounts Up to date
Last filed
31 December 2025
Next due
30 September 2027
13 months left
Confirmation statement Up to date
Last filed
21 September 2025
Next due
5 October 2026
3 weeks left

Financial snapshot

Last accounts type
Medium
Period end
31 December 2025

Fixed assets
Current assets
Net current assets/liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors (due within one year)
Creditors (due after one year)
Net assets/liabilities
Capital and reserves

Financial trend
Year ended Fixed assets Current assets Net assets/liabilities Change

Capital table

Updated on 19 September 2026
  • ESSEX SOLUTIONS EUROPE LLC (100.0%)
  • SUPERIOR ESSEX GLOBAL LLC (0.0%)
Total shares
608,940,201
Nominal value
£6,089,400.490
AI confidence
(—%)
Data quality
-

Share classes

Class Allocated shares Currency Nominal value Voting Dividend Transfer Anti-dilution
ORDINARY 608,940,201 GBP £6,089,400.490
Total 608,940,201

Shareholders

Shareholder Share class Shares Shareholding Votes Voting
ESSEX SOLUTIONS EUROPE LLC ORDINARY 608,940,201 100.00% 608,940,201 100.00%
SUPERIOR ESSEX GLOBAL LLC ORDINARY 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total 608,940,201 100% 608,940,201 100%

Officers

LD
14 August 2025
NC
NORTH, Craig
Secretary
11 December 2024
23 December 2011
KY
KANG, Yun Ku
Director · Resigned
22 April 2022
BA
BASISTA, Anna Mariah
Director · Resigned
15 October 2021
GD
GRAY, David Mclaughlin
Director · Resigned
15 January 2019
WF
WEISHAAR, Frederic Paul
Director · Resigned
1 April 2016
FL
FROST, Lloyd, Mr.
Secretary · Resigned
23 December 2011
GF
GACOUGNOLLE, Francois, Mr.
Director · Resigned
22 February 2010
US
USHER, Stephen Michael, Mr.
Director · Resigned
22 July 2008
DJ
DOBSON, John
Director · Resigned
1 August 2006
SJ
SWINDELL, John
Director · Resigned
8 December 2005
PI
PENNINGTON III, William Henry, Mr.
Director · Resigned
8 December 2005
MM
MAYOUD, Michel Jean François, Mr.
Director · Resigned
8 December 2005
CS
CARTER, Stephen Martin
Director · Resigned
10 November 2003
JH
JACK, Howard Patrick
Director · Resigned
10 November 2003
GT
GILLELAND, Tracye Claytor
Secretary · Resigned
10 November 2003
WS
WAHRSAGER, Stewart
Secretary · Resigned
15 November 1999
ES
ELBAUM, Steven Salomon
Director · Resigned
15 November 1999
SB
SCHUT, Bragi
Director · Resigned
15 November 1999
AD
ALDRIDGE, David
Director · Resigned
15 November 1999
AS
ABBOTT, Steven
Director · Resigned
20 March 1998
MD
MINOTT, Debra
Director · Resigned
20 March 1998
OD
OWEN, David
Director · Resigned
20 March 1998
TL
TRUSEC LIMITED
Corporate Nominee Secretary · Resigned
18 February 1998
RD
ROWE, Drusilla Charlotte Jane
Nominee Director · Resigned
18 February 1998
ZE
ZUERCHER, Eleanor Jane
Nominee Director · Resigned
18 February 1998

Persons with significant control

PS
Ls Corp
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent
Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
27 January 2017

Funding

1 funding round
23 September 2014
Shares allotted · 0 shares allotted
Total (1 round, 0 shares)

Filing history

Accounts With Accounts Type Medium
Accounts
2 July 2026 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
28 October 2025 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Medium
Accounts
8 September 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
14 August 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
14 August 2025 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name Date
Officers
24 December 2024 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
25 September 2024 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
25 September 2024 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
9 July 2024 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
25 September 2023 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
27 June 2023 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
27 September 2022 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
28 June 2022 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
22 April 2022 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
22 April 2022 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
22 April 2022 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
15 October 2021 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
15 October 2021 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
4 October 2021 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
20 July 2021 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
28 September 2020 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
15 July 2020 View
Withdrawal Of A Person With Significant Control Statement
Persons With Significant Control
9 July 2020 View
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
9 July 2020 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
23 September 2019 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
25 June 2019 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
15 January 2019 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
15 January 2019 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
21 September 2018 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
18 September 2018 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
29 September 2017 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
21 September 2017 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
28 February 2017 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
8 October 2016 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
5 April 2016 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
29 March 2016 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
25 February 2016 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
18 August 2015 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
23 February 2015 View
Resolution
Resolution
3 November 2014 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
30 October 2014 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
12 September 2014 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
17 April 2014 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
19 February 2014 View
Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number
Mortgage
14 August 2013 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
12 August 2013 View
Termination Director Company With Name
Officers
17 July 2013 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
19 March 2013 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
24 September 2012 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
10 April 2012 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name
Officers
9 January 2012 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name
Officers
9 January 2012 View
Termination Director Company With Name
Officers
9 January 2012 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
9 January 2012 View
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address
Address
4 January 2012 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
3 January 2012 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
6 October 2011 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
18 February 2011 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
3 October 2010 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
27 May 2010 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
27 May 2010 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
26 May 2010 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
26 May 2010 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
26 May 2010 View
Termination Director Company With Name
Officers
26 May 2010 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
31 October 2009 View
Legacy
Mortgage
19 October 2009 View
Legacy
Officers
12 March 2009 View
Legacy
Officers
12 March 2009 View
Legacy
Annual Return
12 March 2009 View
Legacy
Officers
11 March 2009 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
23 February 2009 View
Legacy
Officers
1 August 2008 View
Legacy
Officers
22 July 2008 View
Legacy
Annual Return
19 March 2008 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
1 November 2007 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
8 August 2007 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
31 July 2007 View
Legacy
Annual Return
24 April 2007 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
6 November 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
31 August 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
31 August 2006 View
Legacy
Annual Return
28 April 2006 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
20 December 2005 View
Legacy
Officers
9 December 2005 View
Legacy
Officers
9 December 2005 View
Legacy
Officers
9 December 2005 View
Legacy
Officers
9 December 2005 View
Legacy
Officers
9 December 2005 View
Legacy
Officers
9 December 2005 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
5 December 2005 View
Legacy
Capital
14 November 2005 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
4 November 2005 View
Legacy
Annual Return
22 February 2005 View
Legacy
Mortgage
25 January 2005 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
8 November 2004 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
3 June 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
19 March 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
19 March 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
19 March 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
19 March 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
19 March 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
19 March 2004 View
Legacy
Annual Return
19 March 2004 View
Legacy
Accounts
17 September 2003 View
Legacy
Annual Return
2 March 2003 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
31 October 2002 View
Auditors Resignation Company
Auditors
18 August 2002 View
Legacy
Mortgage
26 March 2002 View
Legacy
Annual Return
18 February 2002 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
11 October 2001 View
Legacy
Annual Return
1 March 2001 View
Legacy
Mortgage
27 January 2001 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full Group
Accounts
24 January 2001 View
Legacy
Accounts
9 November 2000 View
Legacy
Annual Return
24 February 2000 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
16 December 1999 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1999 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1999 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1999 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1999 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1999 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1999 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1999 View
Legacy
Annual Return
16 June 1999 View
Legacy
Annual Return
16 March 1999 View
Legacy
Capital
22 December 1998 View
Legacy
Capital
23 June 1998 View
Resolution
Resolution
23 June 1998 View
Resolution
Resolution
23 June 1998 View
Resolution
Resolution
23 June 1998 View
Resolution
Resolution
23 June 1998 View
Legacy
Address
3 June 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
25 March 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
25 March 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
25 March 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
25 March 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
25 March 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
25 March 1998 View
Legacy
Accounts
25 March 1998 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
12 March 1998 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
5 March 1998 View
Incorporation Company
Incorporation
18 February 1998 View

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  • Confirmation statement up to date
  • No insolvency history
  • No registered charges

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