UNITED DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (COIN MACHINE SALES) LIMITED(THE)
UNITED DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (COIN MACHINE SALES) LIMITED(THE) is a private limited company registered in Romford, England, incorporated in March 1984. It's connected to the UK gambling industry through its link to a UKGC-licensed operator that has held a gambling licence since 2009.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since 1984 — over 40 years of continuous corporate history
- Active company status
- UK-resident directors
- Linked operator licensed since 2009 — 17+ years under UKGC regulation
Concerns
- Not directly flagged as gambling-related at the company level despite operator link
Overview
Gambling Connection: UNITED DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (COIN MACHINE SALES) LIMITED(THE) is in the Saferwager database because it's linked to a UKGC-licensed gambling operator that has been continuously licensed since January 2009, covering over 17 years of regulated gambling activity.
UNITED DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (COIN MACHINE SALES) LIMITED(THE) has been an active private limited company since its incorporation in March 1984, giving it over four decades of corporate history. Its name points to its origins in coin-operated machine distribution, a segment long associated with amusement and gaming machine supply.
The company is registered at 10 Western Road, Romford under SIC code 82990 (other business support activities). Despite not being directly flagged as gambling-related at the company level, its connection to a long-standing UKGC-licensed operator places it firmly within Saferwager's scope.
It's run as a family-operated business with a small, stable board. The company hasn't been dissolved and carries no enforcement history, which points to a clean operating record over its lengthy existence.
Governance
The company has a small board of two current directors, both UK-resident and British nationals. Ownership is concentrated, with the majority shareholder holding between 75% and 100% of shares. This is a tightly held, family-run structure with no external or corporate shareholders.
Linked UKGC Operators
No UKGC licensed operators are directly linked to this company. This may indicate the company is a holding entity, service provider, or the operator link has not yet been established.
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORWOOD, Lisa Beverley | Director | Active | |
| HORWOOD, Mark Nicholas | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORWOOD, Sheila Helena | Secretary | ||
| HORWOOD, Derek Norman | Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Nicholas Horwood | Individual | 75.00% - 100.00% |