HUNTINGDON, UK, Apr 10, 2025 – Goodfellow has purchased UK-based Bureau of Analysed Samples (BAS) and Suisse Technology Partners (STP) in Switzerland in two deals that will give it access to laboratories, testing facilities, and Certified Reference Materials (CRM) capability.
The transactions will position the business as a key partner to research and industry through its ability to offer 170,000+ different materials and access to customization, certification, fabrication, and testing services.
They follow the acquisition of Potomac Photonics in the US last year, supporting the firm’s growth targets to be over £50m in revenue within the next two years.
“We set out at the start of this year our desire to achieve growth through an increase in organic sales and several key acquisitions – these first two are strategically important purchases for setting our future direction,” explained Simon Kenney, CEO of Goodfellow.
“BAS has been one of the leading figures in Certified Reference Materials (ISO:17034 and ISO/IEC:17025) for decades and these CRMs play a vital role in the development of new products in electronics and technology, renewable energy, automotive, defense and healthcare.”
He continued, “Suisse TP complements this deal perfectly. It is extremely well respected in the global R&D scene and its certified laboratories and expertise in surface technology bridges the gap between material supply and application testing.”
Goodfellow, which received an investment from Battery Ventures in 2021, supplies a comprehensive range of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, compounds, and composites.
The company has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier to firms involved in R&D, advanced engineering, space, and the scientific sector, with subsidiaries across Europe, North America, and China helping it extend its global reach.
From its HQ in Huntingdon, the material specialist already provides a range of post processing facilities, including rolling, electroplating, sputtering, heat treatment, disk punching/turning and guillotining/sawing.
Simon concluded, “We are constantly looking to add further value to our global customer base and these acquisitions do exactly that, adding Certified Reference Materials to our range and additional material testing capability.”
He concluded: “There are other acquisitions in the pipeline, with discussions progressing well across multiple fronts.”
Source: Goodfellow
About Goodfellow
Goodfellow was established in 1946 and headquartered in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. The company supplies metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and other materials to the research and industrial sectors. Their extensive catalog includes over 170,000 specialty materials and components, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, life sciences, and academia. Goodfellow offers materials in various forms, including foils, films, rods, and powders, supporting both small-scale research projects and larger production requirements. The company operates globally, with offices in France, Germany, the USA, and China, ensuring prompt delivery and customer support worldwide.
About Bureau of Analysed Samples
Bureau of Analysed Samples Ltd. (BAS), established in 1935, specializes in producing Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for chemical analysis. Headquartered in Middlesbrough, UK, BAS offers various CRMs, including metals, alloys, ores, and ceramic materials, supporting industries such as iron and steel. These materials are essential for calibration, validation, and quality control in laboratory and industrial settings.
About Suisse Technology Partners
Suisse Technology Partners AG, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, is an independent technology service provider specializing in materials science, surface technology, and analytical services. The company offers product and process development solutions, design optimization, and technical safety consulting, serving pharmaceuticals, chemicals, metals, consumer goods, and medical technology industries. Their accredited laboratories provide various analytical services, including inorganic elemental analysis, chromatography, and materials characterization.