Surface Transforms Plc engages in the sale and manufacture of carbon fiber materials and the development of technologies associated with this. The company is headquartered in Liverpool, Merseyside and currently employs 141 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2002-09-24. The firm manufactures and sales carbon fiber materials and develops technologies associated with this. The company also conducts research and development into better performing carbon ceramic discs. The firm utilizes its Carbon Ceramic Technology to create lightweight brake discs for high-performance road and track applications for both internal combustion engine cars and electric vehicles. The company interweaves continuous carbon fiber to form a three-dimensional matrix, producing a product with improved heat conductivity; this reduces the brake system operating temperature, resulting in lighter and longer life components with improved brake performance. The company works with a number of automotive manufacturers including original equipment manufacturers and niche market/low volume car builders, designing and supplying carbon-ceramic brakes for a wide range of application.