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Base Materials Ltd.

Stand: W170
https://www.base-materials.com

About us

We are experts in high-performance syntactic materials. Whether you need specialist composite tooling board materials for automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, motorsport or other industries, or low-density subsea buoyancy materials, we’ve got you covered.

What sets us apart is our people. To us, business is more than a handshake and a signed contract.

We strive to build long-term sustainable relationships that last. We take time to understand your needs and add value wherever we can. A partnership built on collaboration, transparency, and trust with customers at the heart of what we do.

We are experts in high-performance syntactic materials, supplying high-quality solutions to our global customers for more than 20 years.
Our roots are in motorsports, but we’re known for providing innovative technology and outstanding service for a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, foundry, manufacturing, marine, motorsports, rail and subsea.
It’s a track record we’re proud of but it's what we are doing next that matters most. That's why we continually invest in our industry-leading advanced materials and technology. An endless pursuit of excellence.

Although you won’t see our products directly, they are behind the manufacture of a wide range of products found in commercial environments, on the road, in the sky and in our oceans. They’re expertly crafted to meet the demands of the toughest applications and the highest technical requirements. But it’s not just what we produce, it’s our commitment to you that counts.
Our approach is collaborative. We’re with you every step of the way; from sourcing raw materials to delivering the finished product and at each stage of the production process in between.
It's that uncompromising quality that delivers smart, technical solutions, you will love.

Our warehouse facilities across Europe and the UK provide you with fast access to materials.
Underpinned by a global distribution network of independent partners, we respond quickly to your business needs, wherever you are in the world.

Products & services

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Subsea Syntactic Buoyancy Materials

Designed with customers in mind, our Subtec® range of subsea buoyancy materials has been engineered for use in applications including remotely operated vehicles (ROV), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) and human-operated vehicles (HOV). From subsea intervention equipment to subsea defence platforms, military search and rescue vessels to oceanographic surveying, scientific research vehicles and more, we work collaboratively with customers, to deliver bespoke solutions that meet the specific demands of each application.

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Buoyance Repair & Refurbishment Service

Not quite ready for a new set of buoyancy modules for your ROV yet? Looking for a way to revive old, damaged or worn buoyancy modules, giving them a second life? Our subsea buoyancy repair and refurbishment service is designed to provide you with an alternative solution as modules get worn and damaged, extending service life to ensure you get maximum usage. Modules undergo a full inspection including stripping back of any coatings in damaged areas to inspect the material core; a review of all metallic inserts to check for damage, breakage or corrosion; overall inspection of the modules checked against the original specifications including weight in air and weight in water calibrated testing; and a dimensional laser scan. We then produce an in-depth report showing the extent of necessary works and a full scope of works detailing the required actions to bring them back to operational standard. Modules are assessed depending on the level of damage/wear and recommendations are given for the specific repairs required for the system and the associated costs and timescales. Any modules that are deemed beyond repair are identified with details of any fundamental failures documented.

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Mass Casting Service

Our mass casting service is designed with you in mind. An alternative to traditional modelling and tooling board materials and CNC machining, mass casting creates a single-piece, near-net-shape (NNS) tool with no visible bond or witness lines. Working with you, we can create simple or complex near-net-shape tooling, at our facility in Leicester, UK, ensuring your tool is as close to the final shape and size as possible. This reduces the amount of post-production machining and finishing required, saving you time and resources and resulting in less waste material. Using your CAD drawings and designs, first we create a bespoke negative mould for your tool using one of our industry-leading, low-density polyurethane materials. We then select the system for casting based on your application and requirements and use the negative mould to cast your near-net-shape tool. We have a range of materials available for mass casting applications and near-net-shape tooling, with densities ranging from 600 kg/m3 to 1,700 kg/m3.

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Blocking Up Service

With decades of experience and an expert team, we can support you with building and blocking-up of your chosen tooling boards, saving you time and offering a fast turnaround. Once you have selected the right tooling board for your application, you simply send your CAD or blocking drawings to our special projects team, who can provide a quote for completing your blocking-up project. We work as an extension of your team, providing you with a blocked-up pattern ready for CNC machining or rough cutting. Our large platen press and blocking-up area can facilitate patterns up to 3 meters long and 1.3 meters wide.

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Financial Controller

The role of Financial Controller heads up the day-to-day management of the Finance department (team of 5) in support of the FD, providing reporting and analysis of financial data and contributing towards management decisions. This really is a great role to allow growth and development, as the FD is part-time and thus the role requires a degree of autonomy. It also provides the opportunity to implement changes and improvements to ensure the entire finance function and team are efficient and are delivering accurate, robust timely data that enables the Directors to make fully informed decisions.

Maintenance Engineer

Reporting to the Production Team Leaders, the Maintenance Engineer will ensure the smooth running of the machinery and equipment, as well as performing general maintenance tasks related to the site services. The overall aim of this role will be to minimise downtime through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), improve production facilities, reduce the costs of breakdowns, resource and repairs, and increase overall reliability and safety of the plant, personnel and production processes.

Internal Sales Executive

We are looking for an Internal Sales Executive with the primary role of sales development and management of customers to identify needs, and new sales opportunities and build strong business relationships through calls, emails, and remote meetings. You will need to be proactive in your approach to driving sales growth and developing relationships with new customers, as well as nurturing our existing database. You will act as the liaison between existing and potential customers, Business Development Managers, and other key departments.