CODEM Composites

Name

CODEM Composites

Legal name

Codem Composites Limited

Website

https://codemcomposites.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Composite Manufacturing

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD)

Keywords

• Carbon fiber components
• Advanced composite manufacturing
• Composite tooling design
• Lightweight engineering solutions
• Sustainable composite materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

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. Project-Based Composite Manufacturing: CODEM generates revenue through bespoke project-based manufacturing engagements. Services include design, manufacturing, project management, and engineering support from concept through to product delivery. Revenue is project-specific, based on quotation with deposit requirements and time-and-materials or fixed-price project plans.
2. Composite Tooling Design and Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of composite tooling including patterns, moulds, fixtures, jigs, and direct tools for body panels and structural components
3. Antenna and Satellite Communication Systems: Manufacture and supply of advanced composite antenna systems including the FA-240 and FA-100 for satellite communications applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CODEM Composites designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced composite components and tooling for motorsport, automotive, aerospace, defence, space, and satellite communications customers. The company delivers end-to-end project-based services from concept and tooling design through composite manufacturing (carbon fibre, glass fibre, and natural fibre prepreg and resin infusion) and 5-axis CNC machining to final product delivery. Its portfolio also includes finished composite antenna systems (FA-240, FA-100) for defence and satellite communications, with a strong focus on sustainable, bio-based composite solutions.

Product overview

CODEM Composites provides advanced composite end-to-end solutions from concept creation through to product delivery. Their portfolio includes five core service offerings: Design & Engineering Services (tooling design, patterns, moulds, fixtures), Project Management (single-point contact from concept to delivery), Machining Services (5-axis CNC precision machining), Composite Manufacturing (carbon, glass, natural fibres, epoxy/phenolic resins), and Quality Control (ISO 9001-certified inspection). Their product line includes the FA-240 and FA-100 satellite antenna systems for defence and aerospace communications, with services spanning motorsport, automotive, space, electric vehicles, defence, and bespoke applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FA-240 Antenna System Compact, durable, deployable multi-band satellite communications antenna featuring a carbon fibre reflector for lightweight strength, a unique quick-release cartridge feed arm for rapid tool-free frequency changes, automated satellite tracking capability, and portable carbon fibre flight case packaging. Used by defence and satellite communications customers including NATO.
• FA-100 Flyaway Antenna System Lightweight, high-performance flyaway antenna system designed for aerospace, defence, and secure communications applications. Built with advanced composite structures delivering durability and portability for demanding environments.
• Lola T70S Body Panels (LNCS) Body panels for the Lola T70S sustainable sports car manufactured using the patent-pending Lola Natural Composite System (LNCS), a 100% natural, petrochemical-free composite solution combining flax fibres, basalt fibres, and a plant-based thermoset resin, delivering a 54% reduction in total vehicle carbon footprint.
• Composite Manufacturing Project-based composite manufacturing of components using pre-impregnated carbon, glass, and natural fibres with epoxy and phenolic resin systems, including autoclave curing, resin infusion, and sustainability-focused materials such as flax fibres and Halo-S tooling board. Serves motorsport, automotive, aerospace, defence, space, and bespoke customers.
• Design & Engineering Services Comprehensive tooling design service for composite products including patterns, moulds, and fixtures, plus design and engineering of custom jigs and fixtures for trimming and secondary bonding applications. Provided to motorsport, automotive, aerospace, defence, and space customers.
• Machining Services High-precision 5-axis CNC machining specialising in patterns, jigs, and fixtures for composite tooling, using large-scale Belotti machines (3.2m × 2.4m × 1.3m) and Haas equipment. Doubled capacity in 2024 with the addition of a new Belotti machine.
• Quality Control Services Integrated quality service focused on continuous improvement of Quality and Environmental Management Systems, including ISO 9001:2015 certification, full production traceability, and inspection using Hexagon Metrology Roma Arm equipment.
• Project Management End-to-end project management with single point of contact, providing streamlined communication and full visibility of the project lifecycle from concept through to delivery, with bespoke quotation-based pricing and agreed Project Plan terms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54% reduction in total vehicle carbon footprint (5,546 kg CO₂e savings per vehicle) on Lola T70S project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NATOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2024CODEM secured a multi-year, multi-million-pound NATO satellite communications contract for FA-240 antenna systems. This significant contract underscores expertise in high-performance composite communication technologies.
• Lola CarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEM manufactures the Lola T70S body panels using Lola's patent-pending Natural Composite System (LNCS), a world-first sustainable composite solution. This collaboration demonstrates heritage motorsport design and advanced sustainable engineering working together.
• CALLUM DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEM partnered with CALLUM Designs on the CALLUM SKYE electric vehicle project, manufacturing sustainable bodywork using flax composite with bio-resin and Halo tooling board. Project won NVN Nick Carpenter Award for Innovation.
• NyoboltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in CALLUM SKYE project providing ultra-fast charging battery technology with 35kWh pack capable of full charge in under 10 minutes.
• B2SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEM partners with B2Space to manufacture the Launch Tube for their rockoon satellite launch system. The composite Launch Tube houses a 122mm diameter rocket to be launched from approximately 30 km altitude.
• Motorsport Industry Association (MIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCODEM joined the MIA to reinforce commitment to sustainable, bio-based composites within the motorsport arena and strengthen sustainability partnerships.
• Inspire Education Group (IEG)coreOthersCODEM partners with Inspire Education Group for apprenticeship programmes, providing hands-on experience and career opportunities for aspiring composite industry professionals.
• Peterborough CollegecoreOthersPartnership with Peterborough College for apprenticeships and educational outreach, helping bridge gap between academic learning and real-world applications in composites.
• University Centre Peterborough (UCP)minorOthersEducational partnership for presenting to students about composite industry careers and providing vocational training opportunities.
• Stamford CollegeminorOthersEducational partnership for apprenticeships and career development in the composites industry.
• SHD Composite MaterialscoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial supplier providing SHD MTB350 bio-based prepreg resin (30% bio-content) used in sustainable composite solutions. Partnership for developing eco-friendly composite materials.
• Ru-Bix Tooling BoardscoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial supplier providing Halo-S tooling board with 98% bio-content resin for sustainable manufacturing and direct tool creation. Partnership for sustainable material innovation.
• Niche Vehicle Network (NVN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFree-to-join independent network of UK niche vehicle manufacturers providing networking, consortium-building activities, and R&D funding opportunities for vehicle electrification and lightweighting projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GKN Aerospace: Tier-1 global aerospace structures supplier with large-scale composite aerostructures and additive manufacturing capability. Overlaps with CODEM in advanced composite manufacturing for aerospace and defence end markets.
• Meggitt: Global UK-headquartered aerospace and defence group with a sizeable aerospace composites and structures business. Comparable on aerospace composite manufacturing and on defence customer overlap with CODEM's satellite communications work.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Global aerostructures manufacturer with extensive composite manufacturing operations serving commercial and defence aerospace customers — comparable in composite structures and layup capabilities to CODEM's aerospace work.
• Prodrive: Established UK motorsport technology and advanced engineering group with significant composites capability, serving similar F1, endurance racing and defence customers. Larger and broader portfolio than CODEM but overlapping in motorsport composites.

Direct peers

• Pentaxia: UK-based advanced composites manufacturer serving motorsport, aerospace and automotive customers with similar end-to-end tooling and composite part capabilities. Most direct comparable in size, geography and customer profile to CODEM.
• KS Composites: UK-based F1 and motorsport composite components manufacturer of similar scale, supplying bodywork and structural carbon parts to racing teams — directly overlapping with CODEM's motorsport segment.
• Formaplex: UK precision composites and tooling manufacturer serving motorsport, automotive and aerospace customers, comparable to CODEM on tooling design, pattern-making and CNC machining services.

Others

• B2Space: UK space launch start-up customer for which CODEM manufactures the composite launch tube. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor in composite structures.
• SHD Composite Materials: UK-based prepreg and composite material supplier (including bio-based MTB350 used by CODEM). Strategic materials partner to CODEM and adjacent player in the advanced composites value chain rather than a direct competitor.
• Lola Cars: UK motorsport and vehicle manufacturer and current customer/partner of CODEM on the T70S LNCS body panels programme. Customer relationship rather than a competitive peer but operates in adjacent motorsport composites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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