# Crane Communications Limited

## Details

- **Company number:** [NI014794](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/NI014794)
- **Status:** active
- **Type:** ltd
- **Incorporated:** 12 Mar 1981
- **Registered office:** UNIT B5, SYDENHAM BUSINESS PARK, 17 HERON ROAD, BT3 9LE
- **Nature of business:** [74909](/sic/74909) Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
- **Corporate group:** [Ea-Rs Fire Engineering Group Limited](/group/15865) (27 companies)


## Previous names

- Video Services (Belfast) Limited (until 1 Nov 1989)



## Officers

| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert | director | 29 Sep 2026 |  |
| WHEAL, Alan | director | 3 Dec 2021 |  |
| HORNE, Murray George | director | 3 Dec 2021 |  |
| WHEELER, Mark Leonard | director | 3 Dec 2021 |  |
| MILLER, Paula Elizabeth | director | 28 Apr 2025 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| PUGH, David Richard | director | 1 Mar 2023 | 21 Jun 2024 |
| BURNS, Kenneth, Mr. | director | 11 Jun 2008 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| MCCONKEY, David George, Mr. | director | 18 Feb 2000 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| MCCONKEY, Nicola Louise, Mrs. | director | 18 Feb 2000 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| MCCONKEY, David George, Mr. | secretary | 12 Mar 1981 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| LOGAN, Emily | director | 12 Mar 1981 | 18 Feb 2000 |



## Control

| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ea-Rs Fire Group Limited | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent, voting-rights-75-to-100-percent, right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors | 3 Dec 2021 |  |
| Hansa Enterprises Ltd | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent, voting-rights-75-to-100-percent | 6 Apr 2016 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Mrs. Nicola Louise Mcconkey | significant-influence-or-control | 6 Apr 2016 | 6 Apr 2016 |
| Mr. David George Mcconkey | significant-influence-or-control | 6 Apr 2016 | 6 Apr 2016 |



## Accounts

| Year ended | Net assets | Cash | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | £2,178,023 | £172,698 | 47 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | £3,647,802 | £324,922 | 47 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £2,959,403 | £244,626 | 41 |



## Owned by

Crane Communications Limited → [Ea-Rs Group Limited](/company/13057063) → [Ea-Rs Fire Management Limited](/company/13071676) → [Ea-Rs Fire Engineering Group Limited](/company/13048877)




## Directors' other companies

- [HORNE, Murray George](/person/7635395) - director at [Ea-Rs Group Limited](/company/13057063)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [Ea-Rs Technical Solutions Group Ltd](/company/14657266)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [Ea-Rs Solutions Ireland Limited](/company/NI730215)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [Ea-Rs Fire Management Limited](/company/13071676)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [Ea-Rs Service Solutions Group Ltd](/company/14657309)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [Cavenda Limited](/company/16068314)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [APW Fire Protection Limited](/company/NI064716)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [GRK Management Consulting Ltd](/company/17181639)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [UK Fsd Limited](/company/13308925)
- [KIRKWOOD, Gareth Robert](/person/8785654) - director at [Circum Limited](/company/12460296)