Advent research materials

Advent Research Materials is an Oxford-based company founded in 1988 that supplies high-purity metals, alloys, and polymers to the scientific research community. The business is run by the Goodfellow family and operates under ISO 9001 certification to ensure quality standards. They serve over 85 countries globally, providing materials for fields ranging from life sciences to aerospace engineering.

The company offers over 1,000 product lines with more than 10,000 catalogue items, including 55 different metals and alloys. Products are available in various forms such as wires, sheets, and coils, with purities ranging from 99.99% to 99.997%+. Specific examples include platinum wire, gold wire, and copper wire.

Orders are typically dispatched within 48 hours from their Oxford facility, with same-day dispatch available for orders placed before 1pm UK time. UK delivery is free, while international shipping uses DHL Express with flat rates starting at £45 depending on the destination region.

The company differentiates itself by holding almost all catalogue items 'off the shelf' to ensure fast and efficient service. They also offer a predictive search feature on their website to help customers locate specific product lines quickly.

The business has been operating since its incorporation in 1988, making it over 30 years old. It is a family-run and owned business with two generations of the Goodfellow family forming the core team.

Recent feedback on Trustburn shows a 4 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews. The rating split includes multiple 5-star reviews praising quality and service, alongside several 3-star and 4-star reviews that also highlight positive experiences.

Reviewers consistently praise the excellent customer service, top-notch quality of materials, and prompt delivery. Some users also note that the company is highly recommended for their reliability in supplying research materials.

The company's sustainability efforts include being a certified DHL Express GoGreen Plus partner. Shipments utilize Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carry the GoGreen stamp on the airway bill.

Advent Research Materials serves a wide range of sectors including renewables, diagnostic imaging, life sciences, fusion energy, and bio-engineering. They supply materials to leading institutions such as NASA, CERN, and Harvard.

The company is located at Oakfield Industrial Estate, Eynsham, Oxford, England OX29 4JA. They also offer collection services from this location by prior arrangement only.

The team includes Sara Goodfellow as Director, Dr Chris Goodfellow as Managing Director, and Carli Goodfellow as E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Manager. Malcolm Lord serves as Operations Manager.

The company provides expert customer service and operates under a quality management system complying with ISO 9001:2015. Certificates of Conformity are available with every order to ensure traceability.

The business has expanded its product range fourfold since entering the market in the late 1980s. They aim to continually expand the range of metals, alloys, forms, purities, and sizes on offer.

The company offers a newsletter signup and social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn. They also provide a periodic table and material recycling information on their website.

The official website of Advent research materials is advent-rm.com.