What Investacast does

Investacast Limited is a UK-based precision investment casting manufacturer founded in 1975 and headquartered in Ilfracombe, Devon, operating from a purpose-built 20,000 sq.ft. facility with over 150 staff. The company produces approximately two million cast components annually across more than 100 alloys — including stainless steels, carbon steels, aluminium, and nickel- and cobalt-base superalloys — using investment casting (lost wax), pressure die casting, water glass casting, sand casting, gravity die casting, forging, and metal injection moulding processes. Its core technical differentiators are thin-wall casting capability down to 1.5mm with mechanical strength exceeding 1100 MPa in 17-4PH stainless steel, and a proprietary air investment casting process for nickel-base superalloys that avoids the cost of vacuum casting where extreme-temperature performance is not required.

Investacast serves performance-critical B2B end markets including aerospace, defence, energy (oil and gas), medical, industrial automation, transportation, and architectural sectors, with certifications covering JOSCAR, AS9100, ISO 9001:2015 (since 1992), ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 3834, EN 15085, ATEX, IECEx, and Cyber Essentials. The company operates as a subsidiary of Expromet Technologies Group alongside sister companies Haworth Castings (sand and gravity die casting), Metaltech Precision (CNC machining with 60+ cells), and Tiverton Fabrications (welding), enabling a one-stop-shop offering spanning component design, prototyping, tooling, casting, machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, stockholding, and logistics. A global sourcing network of 10 partners across Asia and Europe, supplemented by a new Philippines facility, extends the company's reach for cost-sensitive applications.

Revenue is generated through project-specific quotations for custom components, priced on the basis of complexity, alloy selection, volume, tooling, and secondary operations, with standard 30-day payment terms and multi-year programme relationships. The go-to-market is engineering-led enterprise field sales, with customers engaging through a 'Request a Quote' channel supported by technical consultation on design for manufacture and material selection. Distribution operates through the UK domestic facility for proximity-sensitive programmes and the global partner network for cost-optimised sourcing, with stockholding and call-off services for continuous delivery.

Name

Investacast

Legal name

Investacast Limited

Website

https://investacast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Investacast is a UK-based precision investment casting manufacturer producing 2 million components annually across 100+ alloys for aerospace, defence, energy, medical, and industrial automation customers. Operating as part of Expromet Technologies Group, it offers integrated design, casting, machining, and finishing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Castings

NAICS

Steel Investment Foundries (331512), Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331529)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Casting (Continuous Casting, Ingots, Semi-Finished Slabs/Billets/Blooms) (IMAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)

Keywords

• Precision investment casting
• Metal casting services
• Foundry manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Aerospace cast components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilfracombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precision Casting Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing of precision cast components using investment casting, pressure die casting, water glass casting, sand casting, and forging processes. Revenue generated from production runs of custom components with pricing based on complexity, material, volume, and tooling requirements.
2. Precision Machining Services: CNC machining, surface grinding, turning, and drilling services for cast components, typically required post-casting for critical surfaces and interfaces
3. Tooling and Pattern Manufacturing: On-site tool room facility for tool design and production, with patterns, moulds, and dies charged separately or included in production pricing
4. Global Sourcing Services: Supply chain management and logistics services through global partner network spanning Asia and Europe

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Investacast manufactures precision cast metal components using multiple processes including investment casting (lost wax), pressure die casting, water glass casting, sand casting, gravity die casting, forging, and metal injection moulding, supported by precision CNC machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, and on-site tooling. The company serves performance-critical industries such as aerospace, defence, energy, medical, transportation, and industrial automation, producing approximately 2 million parts annually across 100+ alloys. Operations are anchored at a 20,000 sq.ft. UK manufacturing facility in Ilfracombe, Devon, with a global partner network of 10 manufacturers across Asia and Europe enabling one-stop-shop service from design through to finished, stockheld components.

Product overview

Investacast is a precision casting and metal manufacturing company offering a comprehensive 'one stop shop' for designing, developing and delivering cast components. The core offering centers on multiple metal forming processes including investment casting, pressure die casting, water glass casting, sand casting, gravity die casting, forging, and metal injection moulding. These manufacturing services are supported by precision machining (via sister company Metaltech Precision), rapid prototyping, on-site tooling, heat treatments, and surface finishing. The company also provides technical consulting services including product development and design for manufacture (DfM). Investacast operates a 20,000 sq.ft. UK manufacturing facility in Ilfracombe, Devon and leverages a global sourcing network of 10 partners across Asia and Europe. As part of Expromet Technologies Group, customers gain access to sister companies Haworth Castings (sand and gravity die casting) and Metaltech Precision (CNC machining and fabrication), enabling integrated manufacturing from component design through to finished, machined parts. The company serves performance-critical industries including aerospace, defence, energy, medical, transportation, and industrial automation with over 2 million parts produced annually using 100 different alloys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Investment Casting Precision manufacturing process using lost wax casting to produce complex metal components with high dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish. Used for aerospace, defence, medical, energy, and industrial automation components.
• Pressure Die Casting Manufacturing process where molten metal is forced under pressure into steel moulds, providing excellent repeatability and surface finish for non-ferrous alloy parts.
• Water Glass Casting Cost-effective casting process similar to investment casting where wax is removed from ceramic moulds by submersion in hot water, suitable for less critical applications.
• Sand Casting Traditional casting process where molten metal is poured into sand moulds, sourced through sister company Haworth Castings for larger, less complex components.
• Gravity Die Casting Permanent mould casting process using gravity to fill moulds with molten metal, used for repeatable production of non-ferrous alloy parts.
• Forging Metal forming process involving compression through hammering, pressing, or rolling to shape metals with specific mechanical properties and minimal waste.
• Rapid Prototyping Service enabling short product runs to significantly reduce cost and validate designs before full production commitment.
• Tooling On-site tool room facility offering tool design and production services, one of only a few UK foundries with this capability.
• Treatments & Finishes Post-casting services ranging from rust protection to complete corrosion resistant polishing, including electro polishing and bead blasting.
• Heat Treatments Critical process stage that enhances mechanical properties of cast materials through controlled heating and cooling.
• Precision Machining CNC and manual milling, surface grinding, turning and drilling services provided by sister company Metaltech Precision for finishing cast components.
• Stockholding Inventory management service ensuring continuous product delivery through invested stockholding resources.
• Logistics Delivery management services ensuring finished products reach customers on time, with meeting customer deadlines as priority.
• Product Development Engineering expertise transforming customer visions from ideas to finished products with track record in aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors.
• Design for Manufacture (DfM) Engineering support providing detailed diagrams to help customers finalise requirements and optimise components for production.
• Material Selection & Alloy Guidance Expert guidance on selecting appropriate casting materials from over 100 alloys including stainless steels, carbon steels, aluminium alloys, nickel-base and cobalt-base superalloys.
• Air Investment Casting Cost-effective alternative to vacuum casting for nickel-base superalloy components where corrosion resistance is required without extreme temperature performance.
• Vacuum Investment Casting High-specification casting for nickel-base superalloy components requiring superior mechanical properties at extreme temperatures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thin-wall castings down to 1.5mm locally with mechanical strength >1100 MPa using 17-4PH stainless steel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Expromet Technologies GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestacast is a subsidiary of Expromet Technologies Group, which also includes Haworth Castings (sand and gravity die casting), Metaltech Precision (CNC machining), and Tiverton Fabrications (welding). This integrated group enables customers to access multiple manufacturing processes through a single supplier with consistent quality control.
• Haworth CastingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in sand casting and gravity die casting. Investacast refers customers requiring these processes and collaborates on cross-company projects to deliver comprehensive casting solutions.
• Metaltech PrecisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing CNC turning, milling, fabrication and welding capabilities. The 50,000 sq ft facility with over 60 machining cells handles precision machining requirements for Investacast cast components.
• Tiverton FabricationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing high-end welded assemblies for customers requiring fabrication services alongside casting.
• Global Manufacturing Partners (Asia and Europe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor10 global partners across Asia and Europe extending UK manufacturing capabilities. Provides cost-effective sourcing options for appropriate applications while maintaining quality oversight through ISO 9001:2015 accredited supply chain.
• Expromet Philippines FacilityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew facility in the Philippines expanding global production and warehousing capabilities. Provides Southeast Asia stockholding and call-off services with access to on-site CNC machining and potential tariff advantages.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Doncasters Group: UK-headquartered precision investment casting and forging group serving aerospace, defence and industrial gas turbine markets. Highly comparable to Investacast in process mix, certification profile (AS9100/Nadcap), and customer verticals.
• Impro Precision Industries: Hong Kong-listed global supplier of investment castings, precision machined components and fluid control products serving aerospace, automotive, medical and industrial customers. Closely comparable by process (investment casting + machining) and target verticals.
• Signicast (Form Technologies): US-based high-volume investment casting foundry supplying aerospace, defence, medical and industrial customers. Directly comparable lost-wax investment casting capability with similar alloy range and machining integration.
• CIREX Precision Casting: Dutch investment casting foundry producing complex components in stainless steel, superalloys, and exotic alloys for aerospace, medical, energy and industrial automation. Strong process-and-vertical overlap with Investacast, including superalloy capability.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Global leader in aerospace investment castings (nickel, titanium, aluminium superalloys) and engineered structures. A much larger incumbent in substantially the same precision casting-and-aerospace customer overlap as Investacast.
• Precision Castparts Corp (PCC): Berkshire Hathaway-owned global precision casting and forging leader for aerospace, power and industrial markets. Competes with Investacast in nickel and steel investment castings for jet engine and airframe customers at much greater scale.
• Dynacast (Form Technologies): Global precision metal die casting supplier across aluminium, zinc and magnesium. Overlaps with Investacast's pressure die casting and gravity die casting services and serves similar industrial/automotive customers.
• Arconic: Large-scale manufacturer of aluminium sheet, plate, extrusions and castings serving aerospace, automotive and packaging customers. Overlaps with Investacast in aerospace aluminium and nickel investment castings at a much broader portfolio scale.

Others

• Haworth Castings: Sister company within Expromet Technologies Group specialising in sand casting and gravity die casting. Operates as an internal complement to Investacast rather than an external competitor, but is materially comparable in process and customer verticals.

Regional players

• Goodwin Steel Castings: UK-based steel foundry producing high-integrity castings for defence, marine, nuclear and industrial markets. Geographically and vertically comparable to Investacast's defence and energy exposure via sand-cast steel capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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