Inexo Cast Metal Solutions

What Inexo Cast Metal Solutions does

Inexo Cast Metal Solutions Pvt. Ltd., founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chennai, India, manufactures foundry feeding system consumables used in metal casting operations. Its product portfolio centers on exothermic sleeves (SPOTEX HD V-Series, SPOTEX HD VC-Series, FEDEXO55/XP, FEDEXO50) that generate heat on contact with molten metal to extend feeding time, insulating sleeves (FEDIN59/XP, FEDIN41) that retain riser heat without chemical reaction, direct pour filter sleeves (FEDPOUR) that integrate pouring, filtering, and feeding in a single component, plus accessories such as FEDPAD insulating pads, FEDEXO LID exothermic lids, breaker cores, Inexo Core Paste-05 cold adhesive, and Isotop exothermic metal-producing compounds. The company runs a single 60,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Gudapakkam, Chennai, equipped with four automatic sleeve forming machines and two ovens with a combined capacity of approximately 2 million sleeves per cycle.

The company serves foundries across automotive, railways, aerospace, oil & gas, heavy machinery, and general manufacturing end markets. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of consumable products plus professional services for custom pattern design, with pricing handled through quote-based negotiations rather than published rates. There are two principal revenue streams: sale of manufactured feeding system components to foundries, and customized pattern design services with over 150 standard patterns plus bespoke options.

Inexo distributes through a hybrid model combining direct enterprise sales from its Chennai headquarters with an extensive distributor network of approximately 10 channel partners covering multiple Indian states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana, West Bengal, Telangana) and exclusive international distributors in Malaysia (Maxhot Metalcast Solutions) and the UAE (Global Solutions FZC). The company reports 250+ customers across India, Malaysia, and UAE, ~200 employees, and is privately held under Managing Director Ramasamy Jagan with no disclosed external investors. It holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and participates in industry exhibitions such as the India foundry exhibition.

Name

Inexo Cast Metal Solutions

Legal name

INEXO Cast Metal Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://inexocast.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Inexo Cast Metal Solutions, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chennai, manufactures foundry feeding system consumables including exothermic and insulating sleeves, filter sleeves, and feeding compounds for foundries in automotive, railways, aerospace, oil & gas, and heavy machinery sectors across India, Malaysia, and UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundry Feeding System Products: Sale of manufactured foundry feeding system components including exothermic sleeves, insulating sleeves, breaker cores, and feeding compounds. Products are sold directly to foundries and through channel partners/distributors.
2. Custom Pattern Design Services: Customized pattern design services tailored to specific customer requirements, offering over 150 standard patterns plus bespoke designs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

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Core offering

Inexo Cast Metal Solutions manufactures foundry feeding system consumables including exothermic sleeves, insulating sleeves, direct pour filter sleeves, insulating pads, exothermic lids, breaker cores, feeding compounds, and core paste for metal casting foundries. The company operates a 60,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Chennai with 4 automatic sleeve forming machines and oven capacity of 2 million sleeves, serving 250+ foundry customers across India, Malaysia, and UAE with both standard products and custom pattern design services.

Product overview

INEXO Cast Metal Solutions is a leading manufacturer of foundry feeding system solutions in India. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into three main categories: Feeding Systems (including SPOTEX HD sleeves, FEDEXO55/XP and FEDEXO50 exothermic sleeves, FEDIN59/XP and FEDIN41 insulating sleeves, FEDPOUR direct pour filter sleeves, FEDPAD insulating pads, FEDEXO LID exothermic lids, and Breaker Cores), Moulding Materials (Inexo Core Paste-05), and Feeding Compounds (Inexo Isotop-41 and Inexo Isotop-005). These products serve foundries across India, Malaysia, and UAE, providing solutions for automotive, railways, aerospace, oil & gas, manufacturing, and heavy machinery industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPOTEX HD V-Series High-density exothermic sleeves designed for high-pressure automatic greensand moulding lines with high compressive strength resistance, available from 8 cc to 1650 cc with modulus range from 7.5 mm to 48 mm.
• SPOTEX HD VC-Series High-density exothermic sleeves with adjustable or fixed locating pins and round or oval riser neck options, designed for automated greensand moulding lines to minimize contact area and reduce fettling time.
• FEDEXO55(XP) - Highly Exothermic Sleeves Highly exothermic open, blind, neck down, and oval sleeves that generate intense heat upon contact with molten metal to delay solidification in the riser and improve feeding efficiency.
• FEDIN59(XP) - Highly Insulating Sleeves Highly insulating open, blind, neck down, and oval neck down sleeves that retain heat efficiently without exothermic reaction, suitable for clean foundry environments.
• FEDEXO50 - Exothermic Sleeves Exothermic sleeves available in open, neck down, and oval configurations designed to maximize directional solidification and minimize casting defects in steel and complex iron castings.
• FEDIN41 - Insulating Sleeves Insulating open and neck down sleeves for clean, efficient feeding in iron castings where heat retention without exothermic reaction is needed.
• FEDPOUR - Direct Pour Filter Sleeves Direct pour filter sleeves with integrated ceramic foam filtration that combine pouring, filtering, and feeding functions in a single sleeve, available in reverse taper and parallel taper configurations to reduce casting rejections from inclusions.
• FEDPAD - Insulating Pad Flat, moldable insulating pad that improves feeding efficiency in tight spaces or complex part shapes without altering riser geometry, suitable for automated or manual molding lines.
• FEDEXO LID - Exothermic LID Compact exothermic lid that boosts riser performance by generating localized heat upon contact with molten metal without changing riser geometry.
• Breaker Core Accessory for riser sleeve systems that introduces a controlled separation zone at the riser-casting interface for clean break-off, reduced knockout force, and improved casting yield.
• Inexo Core Paste – 05 Inorganic self-setting medium viscosity cold adhesive for cold, CO2, oil, and resin moulds and cores, requiring minimum application for strong permanent joints.
• Inexo Isotop – 41 Highly exothermic metal producing compound used for feeding grey cast iron and steel castings.
• Inexo Isotop – 005 Highly exothermic metal producing compound that produces molten iron minimum 35% of its weight at around 2000°C for feeding grey cast iron and steel castings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Feeding compounds produce molten iron minimum 35% of their weight at around 2000°C
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MAXHOT METALCAST SOLUTIONS SDN BHDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Inexo products in Malaysia covering the Malaysian market. Located at No.28-1A, Jalan Raya Barat, 41100 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
• Global Solutions FZCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Inexo products in the UAE covering the Middle East market. Located at G1 10, Ajman Free zone, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
• Shreyonidhi Enterprises (India) Pvt LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products covering Karnataka region including Bengaluru and Shimoga locations.
• Surya Alloys (P) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Belgaum, Karnataka region.
• Indo Flow Tech (P) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu region.
• Shah Alloys & MineralscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Gujarat region, based in Rajkot.
• Sulaxmi Enterprises (P) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Kolhapur, Maharashtra region.
• FS InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Jharkhand region, based in Dhanbad.
• North India Distribution PartnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in North India region, based in Gurugram, Haryana.
• Foundry SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Kolkata, West Bengal region.
• Foundry Casting SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Telangana region, based in Patancheru.
• MetaTech Foundry Traders And Technical ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Inexo products in Pune, Maharashtra region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Foseco (Vesuvius): Foseco, part of Vesuvius plc, is a global leader in foundry feeding systems including exothermic and insulating sleeves, filters and feeding compounds — a directly overlapping product portfolio serving the same foundry customers worldwide.
• ASK Chemicals: ASK Chemicals is one of the world's largest suppliers of foundry chemicals, including exothermic feeding systems, binders and coatings, competing head-to-head with Inexo in metal-casting consumables.
• HA International: HA International manufactures foundry chemicals and feeding-system products for iron and steel foundries in North America and globally, with a comparable focus on resin-based and exothermic consumables.
• Hüttenes-Albertus: Hüttenes-Albertus is a German-headquartered specialty supplier of foundry chemicals, including feeding systems, binders and coatings, directly comparable to Inexo's core product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Advanced Materials: Morgan Advanced Materials produces advanced ceramics and refractory components with foundry and metal-casting applications, representing a broader, R&D-intensive incumbent adjacent to Inexo's sleeve and compound portfolio.
• Calderys (Imerys): Calderys, part of Imerys, is a major refractory solutions provider serving metal-casting customers with broader thermal-product offerings; it overlaps with Inexo's high-temperature consumable range as a larger, more diversified incumbent.
• Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain operates a large refractories and high-performance materials business serving foundry and metal-casting customers globally, making it an incumbent competitor on specialty refractory products used in feeding systems.
• HarbisonWalker International: HarbisonWalker International is a large North American refractory products supplier serving foundry, steel and other high-temperature industries, with overlapping exposure to foundry-side consumables.
• Allied Mineral Products: Allied Mineral Products manufactures monolithic refractories and engineered ceramic products for the foundry and metals industry, with overlapping high-temperature consumable applications to Inexo's exothermic sleeves and pads.

Emerging players

• Rath Group: Rath Group produces specialty refractory and high-temperature insulation products used in foundry and metallurgical applications, representing a focused but smaller European competitor with overlapping sleeve/insulation technologies.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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