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Base Group
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Base Group Sp. z o.o.
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Private
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1990
Descriptiontext

Base Group is a producer of machines and welded structures in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. They also produce machines for pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental protection applications. They provide products for the railway, energy, food, marine, offshore, waste management, and HVAC industries.

Short descriptiontext

Base Group is an industrial machinery manufacturing company.

Operating statusenum
Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersKoszwaly, Poland
HQ citystring
Koszwaly
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Poland
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
industrial welding services, metal fabrication, custom machinery manufacturing, welded steel structures, heavy industrial equipment
Industry3 codes
1Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies
CodeIMADACADPrimaryYes
2Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines)
CodeIMAJALAHPrimaryNo
3Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site)
CodeIMAIACADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing33231
  • All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing33299
SIC code3 codes
  • Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products3490
  • Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops)3443
  • Sheet Metal Work3444
Product category
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Custom Manufacturing Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

Production of equipment and high-quality welded constructions for industrial applications. Services include metal fabrication, cutting, assembly and final finish. Operations range from custom one-off projects to short production runs in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminium

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Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Base Group manufactures custom industrial equipment and high-quality welded constructions under a High-Mix Low-Volume model, working in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum for clients across energy, defense, environmental protection, maritime, food, railway, chemical, and offshore sectors. Production runs from one-off custom projects to short series and includes integrated design, cutting, robotic and laser welding, assembly, and final finishing on a single site. Quality is supported by an in-house welding laboratory, Olympus XRF measuring laboratory, robotic welding stations, precision waterjet cutting, and AR-assisted inspection.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 78% reduction in disposable wiping materials consumption achieved in Q1 2026 through MEWA reusable system
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Base Group is a Polish industrial equipment manufacturer and welded structure fabrication company offering High-Mix Low-Volume manufacturing services. The company operates as a single unified product/service offering focused on custom industrial equipment and welded constructions across nine industry verticals: Energy, Defence, Environmental Protection, Maritime, Food Industry, Railway, Chemical Industry, and Offshore. The portfolio is supported by specialized services including waterjet cutting (OMAX 55100), laser welding, welding laboratory, and measuring laboratory with XRF spectrometry for material quality control. The company works with stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminium, providing integrated project delivery from technical design through final execution.

Product and service6 records
1Manufacturing and Order Fulfillment
CategoryContract Manufacturing
Description

Industrial equipment manufacturing and high-quality welded structure fabrication services, specializing in High-Mix Low-Volume production from custom one-off projects to short production runs in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. Serves enterprise customers across energy, defense, environmental protection, maritime, food, railway, chemical, and offshore sectors.

2Waterjet Cutting Services
CategoryPrecision Cutting Services
Description

Abrasive water jet cutting services using OMAX 55100 equipment, capable of processing materials up to 200mm thickness with ±0.051mm/300mm precision, movement speed up to 5m/min, working range 2500x1400mm, and 1200 kg/m² material weight capacity. Handles steel, non-ferrous metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, stone, and wood. Available to industrial customers requiring precision cutting.

3Laser Welding Services
CategoryWelding Services
Description

Advanced laser welding technology services for precision welding applications in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum constructions. Targeted at industrial customers needing high-precision welding for demanding specifications.

4Welding Laboratory Services
CategoryQuality Testing and Certification Services
Description

In-house welding laboratory providing quality testing, weld procedure qualification, and certification support services for industrial customers requiring documented weld quality assurance under ISO 3834-2 and related standards.

5Measuring Laboratory Services
CategoryMaterial Testing and Quality Control Services
Description

Quality control laboratory services using Olympus XRF spectrometer for non-destructive verification of chemical composition, key element content, and conformity with technical requirements of metallic materials within seconds. Supports material compliance and traceability requirements for industrial customers.

6Assembly and Testing Services
CategoryAssembly and Testing Services
Description

Assembly of machinery and equipment and final testing services that complete the integrated project delivery model from technical arrangements to final execution. Serves customers requiring completed, tested industrial equipment ready for deployment.

Scale indicator6 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership5 partners
1Politechnika Gdańska (Gdańsk University of Technology)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-02-14
Description

Jakub Kaszuba, CEO of Base Group, elected Member of the University Council for 2025-2028. Long-standing cooperation including engineering job fairs, internship programs, joint research projects (e.g., scientific publication with Marianna Jędrych on 3D scanning and computer simulation for welded components), student lectures on production process improvement, and collaborative research presented at FAIM 2024 conference in Taiwan.

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2TU UNUM
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthersAnnounced on2024-11-01
Description

Group life insurance policy launched in November 2024, partially or fully financed by employer. 207 people enrolled including 190 employees. Recognized with special distinction from TU UNUM for exceptional care for employees and financing their life and health protection.

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3Uniwersytet WSB Merito Gdańsk
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-02-03
Description

Business-university cooperation including 'Koduj karierę' (Code Your Career) lecture series, career development discussions, and recognition as 'Business Partner of the Year 2024'. Ongoing collaboration with University Career Office for organizing joint initiatives and projects targeting students.

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4GE Grid Solutions
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2016-01-01
Description

Wartmann Base (daughter company of Base Group) became qualified supplier of General Electric Grid Solutions after positive qualifying audit. GE Grid Solutions is a General Electric and Alstom joint venture and leading company in the global energy market.

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5Wartmann Technologie AG
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2015-01-29
Description

Strategic alliance established in January 2015 to strengthen development of aluminum manufacturing services. Materialized through joint venture company 'Wartmann Base' focusing on prefabrication (cutting, bending, machining, welding, chemical treatment) and assembly of aluminum constructions for aerospace, energy, marine, offshore, railway, telecommunication sectors. Wartmann Technologie AG is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum constructions with over 60 years of experience, based in Oberbipp, Switzerland.

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Recent move10 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Komaspec
TypeDirect peer
Description

Polish contract manufacturer specializing in custom metal fabrication, welded assemblies, and precision machining for industrial clients. Operates in the same High-Mix Low-Volume niche as Base Group, serving comparable European industrial OEM customers.

2Thoni Alutec
TypeDirect peer
Description

Poland-based aluminum foundry and fabrication provider producing complex cast and welded aluminum components for transport, energy, and industrial markets. Closely overlaps with Base Group's Wartmann Base aluminum offering across aerospace, marine, and rail end markets.

3Mostostal Chojnice
TypeRegional player
Description

Polish steel construction and heavy fabrication company producing welded steel structures for industrial, energy, and infrastructure clients. Comparable vertically-integrated project delivery model and EN 1090/ISO 3834 certification posture to Base Group.

4Voestalpine
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Austrian-headquartered global steel and metal processing group with a Special Steel division performing precision engineering, welding, and fabricated components for railway, energy, and aerospace. Overlaps with Base Group across rail (EN 15085-2), energy, and aerospace aluminum work.

5SSAB
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Swedish steel producer with strong presence in high-strength plate steels for heavy transport, construction, and offshore. Sweden is one of Base Group's stated end markets, and the NORSOK M-101 / S355NL capabilities position Base Group as a downstream fabricator in SSAB's value chain.

6PESA Bydgoszcz
TypeDirect peer
Description

Poland's largest railway rolling stock manufacturer and maintainer, holding EN 15085-2 welding certification. Comparable to Base Group in Polish railway welding capabilities and shares the same industry-vertical exposure (rail, energy, defense).

7Mostostal Warszawa
TypeRegional player
Description

Large Polish steel construction and industrial assembly contractor with capabilities in welded steel structures, bridge fabrication, and industrial facility construction. Comparable in execution-heavy contract welding model and Polish industrial client base.

8ALSTOM
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global rail and energy equipment OEM operating the GE Grid Solutions JV — a named Base Group customer through Wartmann Base. Comparable as the upstream buyer whose railway (EN 15085-2) and energy equipment specifications Base Group is qualified to supply.

9Siemens Energy
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global energy and power-generation equipment OEM with active procurement of welded components, heat exchangers, and structural fabrications. Comparable as a likely buyer in Base Group's stated Energy Industry vertical (heat exchangers, power equipment).

10Holtec International
TypeEmerging player
Description

US-headquartered specialist in heavy industrial fabrication, nuclear and offshore welded structures, with similar NORSOK-adjacent and heavy-plate welding capabilities. Comparable to Base Group in the niche of certified, complex heavy-metal fabrications for energy and offshore clients.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment7 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile5 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature5 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries3 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance6 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Base Group

Industrial Equipment Manufacturingbasemetal.eu

Base Group is an industrial machinery manufacturing company.

What Base Group does

Base Group is a producer of machines and welded structures in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. They also produce machines for pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental protection applications. They provide products for the railway, energy, food, marine, offshore, waste management, and HVAC industries.

Base Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Base Group
Legal name
Base Group Sp. z o.o.
Website
https://basemetal.eu
Company type
Private
Founded year
1990
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Base Group is an industrial machinery manufacturing company.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Base Group industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
NAICS
Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)
SIC
Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Sheet Metal Work (3444)
akta.pro primary industry
Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH), Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

  • Industrial welding services
  • Metal fabrication
  • Custom machinery manufacturing
  • Welded steel structures
  • Heavy industrial equipment

Where Base Group is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Koszwaly
HQ country
Poland
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Base Group business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Production of equipment and high-quality welded constructions for industrial applications. Services include metal fabrication, cutting, assembly and final finish. Operations range from custom one-off projects to short production runs in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminium

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Base Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Base Group manufactures custom industrial equipment and high-quality welded constructions under a High-Mix Low-Volume model, working in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum for clients across energy, defense, environmental protection, maritime, food, railway, chemical, and offshore sectors. Production runs from one-off custom projects to short series and includes integrated design, cutting, robotic and laser welding, assembly, and final finishing on a single site. Quality is supported by an in-house welding laboratory, Olympus XRF measuring laboratory, robotic welding stations, precision waterjet cutting, and AR-assisted inspection.

Product overview

Base Group is a Polish industrial equipment manufacturer and welded structure fabrication company offering High-Mix Low-Volume manufacturing services. The company operates as a single unified product/service offering focused on custom industrial equipment and welded constructions across nine industry verticals: Energy, Defence, Environmental Protection, Maritime, Food Industry, Railway, Chemical Industry, and Offshore. The portfolio is supported by specialized services including waterjet cutting (OMAX 55100), laser welding, welding laboratory, and measuring laboratory with XRF spectrometry for material quality control. The company works with stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminium, providing integrated project delivery from technical design through final execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Manufacturing and Order Fulfillment Industrial equipment manufacturing and high-quality welded structure fabrication services, specializing in High-Mix Low-Volume production from custom one-off projects to short production runs in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. Serves enterprise customers across energy, defense, environmental protection, maritime, food, railway, chemical, and offshore sectors.
  • Waterjet Cutting Services Abrasive water jet cutting services using OMAX 55100 equipment, capable of processing materials up to 200mm thickness with ±0.051mm/300mm precision, movement speed up to 5m/min, working range 2500x1400mm, and 1200 kg/m² material weight capacity. Handles steel, non-ferrous metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, stone, and wood. Available to industrial customers requiring precision cutting.
  • Laser Welding Services Advanced laser welding technology services for precision welding applications in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum constructions. Targeted at industrial customers needing high-precision welding for demanding specifications.
  • Welding Laboratory Services In-house welding laboratory providing quality testing, weld procedure qualification, and certification support services for industrial customers requiring documented weld quality assurance under ISO 3834-2 and related standards.
  • Measuring Laboratory Services Quality control laboratory services using Olympus XRF spectrometer for non-destructive verification of chemical composition, key element content, and conformity with technical requirements of metallic materials within seconds. Supports material compliance and traceability requirements for industrial customers.
  • Assembly and Testing Services Assembly of machinery and equipment and final testing services that complete the integrated project delivery model from technical arrangements to final execution. Serves customers requiring completed, tested industrial equipment ready for deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 78% reduction in disposable wiping materials consumption achieved in Q1 2026 through MEWA reusable system
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Base Group

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Base Group technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Base Group partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Politechnika Gdańska (Gdańsk University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2025Jakub Kaszuba, CEO of Base Group, elected Member of the University Council for 2025-2028. Long-standing cooperation including engineering job fairs, internship programs, joint research projects (e.g., scientific publication with Marianna Jędrych on 3D scanning and computer simulation for welded components), student lectures on production process improvement, and collaborative research presented at FAIM 2024 conference in Taiwan.
  • TU UNUMminorOthers · 1 November 2024Group life insurance policy launched in November 2024, partially or fully financed by employer. 207 people enrolled including 190 employees. Recognized with special distinction from TU UNUM for exceptional care for employees and financing their life and health protection.
  • Uniwersytet WSB Merito GdańskcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2024Business-university cooperation including 'Koduj karierę' (Code Your Career) lecture series, career development discussions, and recognition as 'Business Partner of the Year 2024'. Ongoing collaboration with University Career Office for organizing joint initiatives and projects targeting students.
  • GE Grid SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Wartmann Base (daughter company of Base Group) became qualified supplier of General Electric Grid Solutions after positive qualifying audit. GE Grid Solutions is a General Electric and Alstom joint venture and leading company in the global energy market.
  • Wartmann Technologie AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2015Strategic alliance established in January 2015 to strengthen development of aluminum manufacturing services. Materialized through joint venture company 'Wartmann Base' focusing on prefabrication (cutting, bending, machining, welding, chemical treatment) and assembly of aluminum constructions for aerospace, energy, marine, offshore, railway, telecommunication sectors. Wartmann Technologie AG is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum constructions with over 60 years of experience, based in Oberbipp, Switzerland.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Base Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Komaspec: Polish contract manufacturer specializing in custom metal fabrication, welded assemblies, and precision machining for industrial clients. Operates in the same High-Mix Low-Volume niche as Base Group, serving comparable European industrial OEM customers.
  • Thoni Alutec: Poland-based aluminum foundry and fabrication provider producing complex cast and welded aluminum components for transport, energy, and industrial markets. Closely overlaps with Base Group's Wartmann Base aluminum offering across aerospace, marine, and rail end markets.
  • PESA Bydgoszcz: Poland's largest railway rolling stock manufacturer and maintainer, holding EN 15085-2 welding certification. Comparable to Base Group in Polish railway welding capabilities and shares the same industry-vertical exposure (rail, energy, defense).

Regional players

  • Mostostal Chojnice: Polish steel construction and heavy fabrication company producing welded steel structures for industrial, energy, and infrastructure clients. Comparable vertically-integrated project delivery model and EN 1090/ISO 3834 certification posture to Base Group.
  • Mostostal Warszawa: Large Polish steel construction and industrial assembly contractor with capabilities in welded steel structures, bridge fabrication, and industrial facility construction. Comparable in execution-heavy contract welding model and Polish industrial client base.

Broad incumbents

  • Voestalpine: Austrian-headquartered global steel and metal processing group with a Special Steel division performing precision engineering, welding, and fabricated components for railway, energy, and aerospace. Overlaps with Base Group across rail (EN 15085-2), energy, and aerospace aluminum work.
  • SSAB: Swedish steel producer with strong presence in high-strength plate steels for heavy transport, construction, and offshore. Sweden is one of Base Group's stated end markets, and the NORSOK M-101 / S355NL capabilities position Base Group as a downstream fabricator in SSAB's value chain.
  • ALSTOM: Global rail and energy equipment OEM operating the GE Grid Solutions JV — a named Base Group customer through Wartmann Base. Comparable as the upstream buyer whose railway (EN 15085-2) and energy equipment specifications Base Group is qualified to supply.
  • Siemens Energy: Global energy and power-generation equipment OEM with active procurement of welded components, heat exchangers, and structural fabrications. Comparable as a likely buyer in Base Group's stated Energy Industry vertical (heat exchangers, power equipment).

Emerging players

  • Holtec International: US-headquartered specialist in heavy industrial fabrication, nuclear and offshore welded structures, with similar NORSOK-adjacent and heavy-plate welding capabilities. Comparable to Base Group in the niche of certified, complex heavy-metal fabrications for energy and offshore clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Base Group social profiles

Digital presence

Base Group compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance6 records

Base Group financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Base Group leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Base Group subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

Base Group funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Base Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Base Group

What does Base Group do?

Base Group manufactures custom industrial equipment and high-quality welded constructions under a High-Mix Low-Volume model, working in stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum for clients across energy, defense, environmental protection, maritime, food, railway, chemical, and offshore sectors. Production runs from one-off custom projects to short series and includes integrated design, cutting, robotic and laser welding, assembly, and final finishing on a single site. Quality is supported by an in-house welding laboratory, Olympus XRF measuring laboratory, robotic welding stations, precision waterjet cutting, and AR-assisted inspection.

Is Base Group a public or private company?

Base Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Base Group founded?

Base Group was founded in 1990. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Base Group based?

Base Group is headquartered in Koszwaly, Poland, in the Europe region.

How does Base Group make money?

One revenue line is on record: custom Manufacturing Services.

Who are Base Group's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Komaspec, Thoni Alutec and PESA Bydgoszcz. Regional players are Mostostal Chojnice and Mostostal Warszawa. Broad incumbents are Voestalpine, SSAB, ALSTOM and Siemens Energy. Holtec International is listed as an emerging player.

Does Base Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for Base Group.

What industry is Base Group in?

Base Group's product category is Industrial Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAD, Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies, with a secondary code of IMAJALAH, Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines). Its NAICS code is 33231 and its SIC code is 3490.

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Naver미 민주, 트럼프 측 30억원 건넨 한국 기업에 "잠재적 뇌물"Last year, a South Korean company, Base Group, reportedly gave $2 million to Donald Trump's family business, leading Democratic senators to investigate it as a potential bribery case. The senators have called for clarification on the purpose of the payment, which was categorized as part of an 'intention letter' and 'non-refundable development fee' in Trump's asset disclosures. The controversy arises amid concerns that the payment could indicate corruption involving the Trump administration, particularly given ongoing trade disputes with the U.S.Naver美민주, 트럼프 후원한 韓기업 정면 비판…"사실상 뇌물"Democratic lawmakers in the US alleged that Base Group, a South Korea-based aluminum company and subsidiary of Korea Aluminum, paid approximately $2.2 million to Donald Trump's family business, raising concerns of political corruption and potential bribery. The transaction coincided with US anti-dumping duties imposed on Korea Aluminum's exports, prompting investigations into possible quid pro quo activities. The Trump team denied illegal conduct, asserting the transaction was legitimate and compliant with US laws.KoreajoongangdailyKorean firm under U.S. trade probe paid $2 million to Trump family business, report saysBase Group, parent of Korea Aluminium, paid $2 million to The Trump Organization last year, sparking scrutiny as U.S. officials near a final decision in a tariff-evasion case. The payment, described as a development fee, coincided with the investigation and has fueled speculation of indirect lobbying. Both sides denied wrongdoing.PR NewswireThe global epoxy tooling board market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2018 to 2023A market research report by Lucintel forecasts the global epoxy tooling board market to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2018 to 2023, driven by increasing demand from transportation, aerospace, wind energy, and marine industries. The report identifies Europe as the largest regional market, while Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period. Trelleborg, RAMPF Tooling Solutions, Huntsman, SikaAxson, Base Group, and Stevik are among the companies profiled in the industry analysis.PR NewswireGrowth Opportunities for the Global Epoxy Tooling Board Market 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis, March 2016Lucintel published a market report projecting the global epoxy tooling board market to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2016 to 2021, driven by increasing demand for prototypes in formula one cars and aircraft applications. The report identifies Europe as the largest market, with Asia Pacific and North America expected to show above-average growth due to transportation industry expansion. Major players in the market include Trelleborg AB, RAMPF Tooling Solutions GmBH & Co. KG, Huntsman Corporation, Axson Technologies, Guangzhou LiHong Mould Material Co., Ltd, BCC Products, Inc., and Base Group.