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| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 53 | 13% | 70% | 17% | 80% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 | 57 | 11% | 67% | 22% | 78% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 11 Jun 2025 | 53 | 12% | 69% | 19% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 10 Jul 2024 | 51 | 12% | 66% | 22% | 84% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 52 | 12% | 65% | 24% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 04 Aug 2023 | 53 | 11% | 62% | 27% | 79% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 14 Feb 2023 | 50 | 23% | 57% | 20% | 80% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 14 Jul 2022 | 49 | 10% | 75% | 15% | 83% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 45 | 14% | 66% | 20% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 20 Jul 2021 | 48 | 13% | 73% | 14% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 12 Aug 2020 | 44 | 29% | 54% | 17% | 59% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 45 | 31% | 53% | 16% | 57% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 41 | 33% | 52% | 15% | 61% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 11 Feb 2019 | 47 | 28% | 58% | 14% | 65% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 43 | 30% | 54% | 16% | 60% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard contract length of payment of invoices is 30 days end of month (average is therefore approx 45 days). For new suppliers the aim is 60 days where they are in agreement to this.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
The business has not changed all of its standard payment terms during the period other than negotiating where possible 60 days for new suppliers and a proportion of existing suppliers.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
120
The company is committed to working with suppliers to resolve any disputes or complaints. Queries should be directed to our Accounts Payable team in the first instance, who will enlist support of our Supply Chain team where necessary to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
SGL Carbon Fibers Limited is a Scottish-registered company based in Muir Of Ord, Ross-shire, active since 1982. Its registered activities cover the manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals and man-made fibres. It forms part of the SGL Carbon group, a technology-based manufacturer of carbon-based materials, including speciality graphite, carbon fibres and composites, serving industries such as mobility, semiconductors, renewable energy and chemicals. While the wider group operates around 28 sites internationally and reports substantial group turnover, this entity represents the group's UK manufacturing presence for carbon fibre related production rather than the group's overall trading activity.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: sglcarbon.com