The death of a company can be a sad thing. It can be a distressing time for employees facing the prospect of unemployment. Here we list the oldest companies that have gone into administration. Old companies have history and can be well established - sometimes representing well known brands. Although the company had gone into administation, it can does have to mean the death of the company. The goodwill in the brand may mean the business has some desirable assets and a new owner can invest in the business allowing the company to be re-born.
| Company Name | Company Formed | Type Business | Administration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZENTIA LIMITED | 1925-08-07 | 23990 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c. | 2026-06-10 |
| POPLAR PRODUCTS (LEEDS) LIMITED | 1950-09-30 | 31090 - Manufacture of other furniture | 2026-06-05 |
| SIMPSON PRINT LIMITED | 1972-07-13 | 17290 - Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard n.e.c. | 2026-06-05 |
| CAPRICORN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 1992-02-07 | 25620 - Machining | 2026-06-05 |
| MILLENNIUM DOUGH COMPANY LIMITED | 1992-05-21 | 10890 - Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. | 2026-06-11 |
| ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED | 1996-05-09 | 33190 - Repair of other equipment | 2026-06-01 |
| ZENTIA PROFILES LIMITED | 1997-02-11 | 25110 - Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures | 2026-06-10 |
| PERITUS PRIVATE FINANCE LIMITED | 1998-01-12 | 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified | 2026-06-09 |
| AGETUR (U.K.) LIMITED | 1999-03-03 | 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. | 2026-06-09 |
| BRANDALLEY UK LIMITED | 1999-11-29 | 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets | 2026-06-08 |
| TENET GROUP LIMITED | 2000-01-19 | 64205 - Activities of financial services holding companies | 2026-06-08 |
| BROOKING HIRE LIMITED | 2002-11-14 | 43999 - Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. | 2026-06-05 |
| HALO FINANCIAL LIMITED | 2004-06-16 | 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified | 2026-06-09 |
| AQUAPAK POLYMERS LTD | 2005-01-26 | 22220 - Manufacture of plastic packing goods | 2026-06-05 |
| BEACON PARK BOATS LIMITED | 2005-10-18 | 79909 - Other reservation service activities n.e.c. | 2026-06-09 |
| CURZON SQUARE LIMITED | 2006-03-14 | 74990 - Non-trading company | 2026-06-11 |
| NEW FARM PRODUCE LIMITED | 2006-05-16 | 01240 - Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits | 2026-06-12 |
| LEONARD DESIGN LIMITED | 2006-09-05 | 71111 - Architectural activities | 2026-06-05 |
| MACKOY LIMITED | 2007-02-23 | 41201 - Construction of commercial buildings | 2026-06-11 |
| P B AND H LTD | 2007-05-11 | 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c. | 2026-06-10 |
| ETHICAL POWER CONNECTIONS LTD | 2007-12-06 | 43210 - Electrical installation | 2026-06-08 |
| LOGIC INVESTMENTS LTD | 2009-12-01 | 66120 - Security and commodity contracts dealing activities | 2026-06-09 |
| COOMTECH LTD | 2011-02-02 | 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. | 2026-06-11 |
| WEEDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 2011-03-23 | 28302 - Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery other than tractors | 2026-06-10 |
| SOLAR CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 2011-12-30 | 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. | 2026-06-01 |
| MUNIHIRE OPERATED LIMITED | 2012-03-14 | 43999 - Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. | 2026-06-05 |
| EMERALD SALES LIMITED | 2012-04-23 | 82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c. | 2026-06-11 |
| ETHICAL POWER GROUP LIMITED | 2013-07-24 | 74990 - Non-trading company | 2026-06-11 |
| EV METALS GROUP PLC | 2014-07-24 | 07290 - Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores | 2026-06-08 |
| CHANNEL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 2014-08-06 | 96090 - Other service activities n.e.c. | 2026-06-09 |