Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Limited

Reference number: 1021115

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When hitachicm.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0191 430 8400 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NE31 2JZ
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Other names (2)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Hitachi Construction Machinery Trading name
  • Zaxis Finance Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (1 permission)
  • Credit Broking

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
01082975
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 November 1972 (53 years old)
Registered office
Monkton Business Park North, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 2JZ
Nature of business
  • Manufacture of machinery for mining (SIC 28921)
  • Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery (SIC 46630)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David Pierce Roberts Director Jun 1970 1 Apr 2018 None
Andrew Shield Director Dec 1980 18 Apr 2023 None
Francesco Quaranta Director Mar 1971 1 Apr 2024 None
Toshitaka Uchida Director Nov 1974 1 Apr 2024 None
Andrew Shield Secretary Not published 4 Sep 2015 –

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 4 directors run no other company
  • All 38 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (80)

2026

10 March 2026

  • Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. gave up control
  • Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2025

20 March 2025

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1972

21 November 1972

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 80 events

  • All 80 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 68
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Limited (FRN 1021115) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2025 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0191 430 8400 and the website hitachicm.co.uk for Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) a scam or clone?
Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)?
Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) is owned by Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.,, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 10 March 2026. Before that, it was controlled by Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V..
Who runs Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK): David Pierce Roberts, Andrew Shield, Francesco Quaranta and Toshitaka Uchida.
How long has Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 21 November 1972, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2025.
Does Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) use any other names?
It trades as Hitachi Construction Machinery and Zaxis Finance.

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