MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
93Excellent
1.4vs last year
#626 in UK
#23 in Travel And Transportation
#100 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00868042
Registered Address
Lower Road, Higher Denham, Near Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB9 5AJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,080
Turnover
£306,183,000
EBITDA
£93,428,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
3 January 1966
Nature of Business
25110 - Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
20 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:75 days
Max Contractual:75 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
98%
31-60 Days
2%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms1%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-10-14
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202531 Oct 20252099%1%0%1%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202513 May 20253690%7%3%10%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202417 Apr 20241799%1%0%1%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202327 Nov 20232098%1%1%2%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202207 Nov 20221798%2%0%2%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202229 Jun 20221697%3%0%3%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202104 Oct 20212194%5%1%7%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202107 Apr 20212093%6%1%7%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201901 Oct 20191399%1%0%1%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

We offer the following payment terms: 7,10,14,30,60 and 75 days

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

75

Dispute Resolution Process

The supplier should get in touch with the relevant contact within the Sourcing Department at Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited to understand any delays in payment/issues/disputes and what needs to be done to resolve this. The timescale involved to resolve the issue will depend on the nature of any disputes but we aim to resolve and pay these within 30 days.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED is a British company that specializes in the design and manufacture of ejection seats for military aircraft. Founded in 1934 by Sir James Martin and Captain Valentine Baker, the company has a long history of providing life-saving technology to the aviation industry.

The company’s main focus is on providing high-quality, reliable ejection seats that allow pilots to safely eject from their aircraft in emergency situations. They also offer a range of related services, such as training, maintenance, and support for their products.

MARTIN-BAKER is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have a dedicated sustainability program that focuses on reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting sustainable practices throughout their operations.

Key people in the company include Andrew Martin, the current Chairman and Director of Technology, and James Martin, the Managing Director. Both are descendants of the company’s founders and continue to uphold their legacy of innovation and excellence.

The company’s registered office address is Higher Denham, near Uxbridge in Buckinghamshire. Their website, www.martin-baker.com, provides information on their products, services, and sustainability program, as well as contact information for inquiries and support. With over 75 years of experience and a strong commitment to sustainability, MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED remains a leader in the field of ejection seat technology.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£25,595,000
Net Worth
£239,495,000
Total Current Assets
£255,275,000
Total Current Liabilities
£53,931,000

Company Location