Founder Robert Ashford posted on LinkedIn 3 days ago using high-confidence exit language: "next chapter" and reflection on 25 years in the business. A GM vacancy posted by Meridian Hydraulics corroborates this signal.
Source: LinkedIn / Proxycurl
CCJ RegisteredCRITICAL11 Apr
Meridian Hydraulics Ltd
County Court Judgement Registered
A CCJ of £48,200 was registered against Meridian Hydraulics Ltd at Chichester County Court on 11 Apr 2026. Claimant: Bowman Precision Components Ltd.
Source: Registry Trust / MCOL
Accounts OverdueHIGH8 Apr
Ashdown Electrical Services Ltd
Annual Accounts Overdue
Accounts for the period ending 31 Dec 2025 were due at Companies House by 30 Sep 2026 but have not been filed. A £150 late penalty is now accruing.
Source: Companies House
Charge FiledHIGH7 Apr
Ashdown Electrical Services Ltd
New Charge Filed
A fixed and floating charge was registered on 07 Apr 2026 in favour of Barclays Bank UK PLC. This reduces unsecured creditor recovery in any insolvency scenario.
Source: Companies House
Director ResignationMEDIUM4 Apr
Meridian Hydraulics Ltd
Director Resignation Filed
David R. Hargreaves (DOB Mar 1961) resigned as Director effective 01 Apr 2026. This is the second director departure in 14 months.