About Us
Over 90 Years of Certified Measurement Confidence
BAS trading as Goodfellow Reference Materials brings together more than nine decades of expertise in Certified Reference Materials with advanced laboratory and materials engineering capabilities.
Our foundation is built on the heritage of The Bureau of Analysed Samples, long recognised for its leadership in metallurgical CRMs. Today, that legacy is strengthened through the analytical and custom development expertise of Suisse Technology Partners and the global reach of Goodfellow Advanced Materials.
Together, we support laboratories, manufacturers, and research institutions worldwide in achieving accurate, traceable, and standards-compliant measurement.
Technical Authority in Certified Reference Materials
We Develop and Supply
- Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)
- Reference Materials (RMs)
- Setting-Up Samples (SUS)
- Custom and matrix-matched reference materials
Our Materials Are Used For
- Instrument calibration
- Method validation
- Measurement uncertainty evaluation
- Quality control and drift monitoring
- Interlaboratory comparison
Through a longstanding Honorary Advisory Committee and a network of approximately 150 co-operating analysts from independent laboratories, industry, and research institutions, we maintain rigorous technical oversight and independent validation.
Commitment to Quality and Accreditation
Quality and metrological integrity are central to our operation. Our management system was first certified to BS EN ISO 9002 in 1994 and continues under BS EN ISO 9001:2015. We were granted UKAS accreditation in 2006 to ISO Guide 34 and transitioned to ISO 17034:2016 in 2018 — one of the earliest RM producers to do so.
Characterisation
- ✓ Homogeneity assessment
- ✓ Stability testing
- ✓ Statistically robust characterisation
Traceability
- ✓ Traceability to SI units
- ✓ Transparent uncertainty evaluation
- ✓ Internationally recognised values
Accreditations
- ✓ ISO 17034:2016
- ✓ ISO 9001:2015
- ✓ UKAS accredited
Expanded Capabilities Through Integration
The integration of Suisse Technology Partners enhances our ability to deliver specialised solutions across a broader range of analytical applications.
Enhanced Capabilities
- Aluminium and non-ferrous CRMs
- Custom CRM development
- Advanced material characterisation
- Application-specific analytical support
Global Infrastructure
- International distribution network
- Responsive technical service
- Access to comprehensive advanced materials portfolio
- Stock and custom production options
Our Catalogue and Global Network
We offer a broad portfolio of CRMs and RMs across steel, aluminium, non-ferrous alloys, ores, and ceramics. Many materials are available from stock for immediate dispatch, while others can be sourced or custom-produced to meet specific analytical requirements.
Where catalogued specifications do not meet customer needs, we leverage our technical expertise and global network to identify or develop appropriate solutions.
Looking Ahead
Measurement science continues to evolve, driven by increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and advancing analytical technologies. Our role remains clear: to provide Certified Reference Materials that laboratories can rely on — today and for decades to come.
BAS trading as Goodfellow Reference Materials stands for continuity, technical rigour, and global capability in certified measurement standards.
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