# R. Thornton & Co Ltd

## Details

- **Company number:** [02745517](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02745517)
- **Status:** Active
- **Type:** Private Limited Company
- **Incorporated:** 7 Sep 1992
- **Registered office:** LYNEFIELD PARK, ASHINGTON, NE63 9YH
- **Nature of business:** [43120](/sic/43120) Site preparation, [77320](/sic/77320) Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
- **Corporate group:** [M.J. Hickey Plant Hire & Contracts Limited](/group/54190) (3 companies)




## Control

| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.J. Hickey Plant Hire & Contracts Limited | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent, voting-rights-75-to-100-percent, right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors | 1 Jun 2016 |  |



## Accounts

| Year ended | Turnover | Net assets | Cash | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | - | -£693,393 | - | 1 |
| 31 May 2024 | £7,235,175 | -£204,099 | - | 55 |
| 31 May 2023 | - | £257,148 | - | 43 |
| 31 May 2022 | - | £674,711 | £202,010 | 43 |
| 31 May 2021 | - | £690,323 | £198,681 | 47 |
| 31 May 2020 | - | £773,290 | £78,431 | 48 |
| 31 May 2019 | - | £826,187 | £2,035 | 40 |
| 31 May 2018 | - | £743,237 | £5,651 | 35 |
| 31 May 2017 | - | £761,660 | £402,801 | 31 |
| 31 Aug 2009 | - | £121,382 | £1,577 | - |



## Owned by

R. Thornton & Co Ltd → [M.J. Hickey Plant Hire & Contracts Limited](/company/04890756)



## Controls

- [Emmex Freight Services Ltd](/company/03424463) (03424463)




## Companies at the same address

- [Lynx Precast Limited](/company/08642081) (08642081)