Forge Motorsport

What Forge Motorsport does

Forge Motorsport is a privately held UK manufacturer of aftermarket automotive performance parts, founded in 1996 and headquartered at Unit 1a, Ashville Trading Estate, Gloucester. The company's core products are turbocharged-engine components — blow off and recirculation valves, intercoolers and chargecoolers, turbo actuators, silicone hoses with fluorosilicone liners, and brake hose kits — alongside a broader catalogue spanning induction kits, wheel spacers, alloy tanks, oil catch cans, big brake kits, short shifters, ignition coils, radiators, and TCU/ECU remapping software. Manufacturing is anchored by a state-of-the-art in-house CNC machine shop and a 3D-printing-enabled R&D facility, both located at the Gloucester headquarters. Forge holds ISO 9001 certification, originated the stepped core intercooler design in 2006, and self-describes its range of replacement aftermarket valves, intercoolers, and actuators as the largest globally. All products carry "MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN" branding and most carry a limited lifetime warranty.

The company sells direct to consumers through four regional e-commerce storefronts (UK, EU, USA, Asia) and distributes globally through a structured dealer registration programme and international distributor network. Revenue streams consist of one-time hardware sales (the dominant stream), one-time software sales for TCU gearbox and ECU remapping, and professional installation services at the Gloucester facility ("Fit at Forge"). Customer segments split between a long tail of enthusiast/SMB vehicle owners (primary) and a smaller set of motorsport customers (Mini Challenge as official preferred intercooler supplier, plus F1, WRC, Rally X, and Le Mans race teams) and OEM manufacturers. Wholly-owned sister companies Forge USA (Tennessee) and Forge Asia (Taichung, Taiwan) handle North American and Asian distribution, and related sub-brands include Forge Engineering, Forge Overland, and Forge Tuning. Unit prices for finished products typically range from £15.75 (valve service kit) to £599.99 (performance intercooler) inclusive of VAT, with free UK mainland delivery over £200 ex VAT.

Name

Forge Motorsport

Legal name

Forge Motorsport

Website

https://forgemotorsport.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Forge Motorsport is a UK-based aftermarket automotive performance parts manufacturer (founded 1996) producing blow off valves, intercoolers, actuators, hoses, and remapping software, serving enthusiast vehicle owners, motorsport teams, and OEMs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Performance Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Performance & Tuning Products Manufacturing (Intakes/Turbos/ECU Tuners/Superchargers) (IMACANAN)

Keywords

• Aftermarket automotive parts
• Performance parts manufacturer
• Turbocharger components
• Intercoolers and blow off valves
• Automotive performance tuning

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Automotive Parts Sales: One-time sale of physical products including blow off valves, recirculation valves, intercoolers, actuators, wheel spacers, brake components, silicone hoses, induction kits, and other performance parts. Products are sold directly to consumers and through dealer networks.
2. Software Products (Remapping/TCU): Sale of software products including engine ECU remapping and TCU (Transmission Control Unit) gearbox software for vehicle performance tuning.
3. Professional Installation Services: Product installation services offered at Forge facility ('Fit at Forge' option) for customers who purchase products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forge Motorsport designs, manufactures, and sells aftermarket performance parts for turbocharged vehicles, including blow off and recirculation valves, intercoolers, chargecoolers, actuators, silicone hoses, brake line kits, induction kits, wheel spacers, and short shifters. The company operates an in-house CNC machine shop and R&D facility in Gloucester, UK, producing 'Made in Great Britain' components sold direct to consumers worldwide, with supplementary ECU/TCU remapping software and product installation services.

Product overview

Forge Motorsport is a UK-based automotive performance parts manufacturer founded in 1996, producing the largest range of aftermarket blow off/recirculation valves, intercoolers, and actuators in the world. The company operates a state-of-the-art in-house CNC machine shop and employs dedicated engineers and fabricators. Their core product portfolio centers on turbocharged engine performance components including blow off valves, recirculation valves, intercoolers, actuators, and associated piping/hose systems. Beyond these core offerings, Forge extends into complementary performance categories including brake systems (braided brake lines, big brake kits, brake pads), drivetrain upgrades (short shifters, wheel spacers), engine cooling (radiators, oil coolers, chargecoolers), intake systems (induction kits), fuel management, and tuning software (TCU gearbox remapping). The company maintains global operations through sister companies Forge USA in Tennessee and Forge Asia in Taichung, Taiwan. Forge supplies leading motorsport organizations including F1, WRC, Rally X, Le Mans teams, and OEM manufacturers, and proudly states 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' on all products with a lifetime warranty on most items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forge Engineering: Sister company website referenced as https://www.forgeengineering.co.uk
• Forge Overland
• Forge Tuning
• GIAC Software

Products and services

• Blow Off and Recirculation Valves Performance valves for turbocharged engines that release boost pressure on throttle close to prevent compressor surge and protect the turbocharger. Available across an extensive vehicle compatibility range, positioned as replacements for OEM blow off and diverter valves.
• Intercoolers Front-mount and stepped-core intercoolers designed to reduce intake air temperature and increase power on turbocharged vehicles. Forge originated the stepped-core intercooler design in 2006, delivering up to 31% more frontal area and 41% more volume over stock with less than 1 PSI pressure drop and capacity beyond 400 bhp.
• Turbo Actuators Replacement and upgraded turbo actuators for controlling boost pressure in turbocharged engines. Sold across multiple vehicle makes and models with extensive compatibility coverage.
• Silicone Hoses Multi-ply silicone hoses for turbo, boost, coolant, and intake systems, featuring fluorosilicone inner liners for resistance to modern long-life and Organic Acid Technology coolants and oil mist. Engineered to exceed OEM specifications.
• Boost Hoses Silicone boost hoses for turbo inlet, intercooler, and intake connections, replacing restrictive OEM rubber hoses.
• Brake Hose Kits Stainless steel braided brake line kits offering improved brake pedal feel and reliability over OEM rubber hoses. Available for a wide range of vehicles including Audi RS6, Alfa Romeo, and Audi models.
• Big Brake Kits Complete big brake kit upgrades for performance applications, providing improved stopping power over OEM systems.
• Induction Kits Cold air intake systems, including carbon fibre induction kits, designed for increased airflow and engine performance.
• Turbo Blankets Thermal insulation blankets for turbochargers that reduce heat loss, lower engine bay temperatures, and improve turbo efficiency.
• Oil Catch Cans Baffled oil catch cans that separate oil from crankcase gases, reducing carbon buildup in intake systems.
• Wheel Spacers CNC-machined precision 6082 alloy wheel spacers in various thicknesses (11mm, 13mm, 16mm, 20mm) for track width increase and hub-centric fitment.
• Short Shifters Short throw shifters providing reduced gear change distances and improved shift feel.
• Chargecoolers Liquid-to-air chargecoolers for performance applications requiring compact cooling solutions.
• Radiators Performance radiators providing improved engine cooling capacity over OEM units.
• Oil Cooling Systems Oil cooling systems for maintaining optimal engine oil temperatures during performance driving.
• Alloy Tanks Performance alloy tanks for coolant, catch cans, and custom applications.
• Fuel Management Fuel system components and management solutions for performance applications.
• Hard Pipes Alloy hard pipes for intake and boost systems, replacing restrictive rubber hoses.
• Ignition Coil Packs Performance ignition coil packs for various engine applications including EA211 TSI engines.
• TCU Gearbox Software Transmission Control Unit software for VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, and Cupra DSG automatic transmissions, enabling shift speed, torque limiter, and hydraulic pressure modifications. Sold as a one-time perpetual license at £291.66 ex VAT (£349.99 inc VAT).
• ECU and TCU Remapping Software Engine ECU remapping and TCU gearbox software solutions for vehicle performance tuning, offered under the Forge Tuning product range in partnership with GIAC Software.
• Valve Service Kit Service and maintenance kit for Forge blow off and diverter valves, priced at £15.75 ex VAT (£18.90 inc VAT).
• Fit at Forge Product Installation Service Professional fitting and installation service offered at the Forge Motorsport headquarters in Gloucester for customers who purchase products, providing turnkey upgrade installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31% increase in frontal area and 41% increase in volume over stock intercoolers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mini ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial preferred supplier of intercoolers to the Mini Challenge racing series. This partnership positions Forge as the trusted cooling solution provider for competitive motorsport.
• Forge USA (Tennessee)coreOthersSister company located in Tennessee, USA handling Forge product distribution and sales in the North American market.
• Forge Asia (Taichung, Taiwan)coreOthersSister company located in Taichung, Taiwan handling Forge product distribution and sales in the Asian market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Brembo: Brembo is a global leader in OEM and aftermarket brake systems, relevant to Forge's big brake kit and brake line product line — a much larger incumbent focused primarily on braking.
• K&N Engineering: K&N is an established global aftermarket performance brand specializing in air filters and intakes — overlapping with Forge's induction kit offerings, though broader and more consumer-mass-market in positioning.

Direct peers

• Integrated Engineering: Integrated Engineering builds aftermarket performance parts (intakes, intercoolers, pistons, rods) for VW/Audi and other turbo applications — comparable to Forge's performance tuning focus and CNC-manufactured components.
• Turbosmart: Turbosmart specializes in aftermarket blow off valves, diverter valves, wastegates, and turbo accessories for performance vehicles — overlapping directly with Forge's core valve and actuator range.
• COBB Tuning: COBB Tuning offers aftermarket performance parts and ECU tuning for turbocharged vehicles (Subaru, Ford, Mazda, VW) — directly comparable to Forge's intercooler/actuator/TCU/valve portfolio and enthusiast customer base.
• Mishimoto: Mishimoto manufactures aftermarket cooling solutions — radiators, intercoolers, oil coolers — directly comparable to Forge's intercooler, radiator, chargecooler, and oil cooling product lines for turbocharged vehicles.
• APR (All Parts and Racing): APR is a leading VW/Audi performance specialist offering ECU software, intercoolers, intake and exhaust upgrades — directly comparable to Forge's VAG-focused TCU software, intercoolers, and induction kits.
• Wagner Tuning: Wagner Tuning designs and manufactures performance intercoolers, charge pipes, and cooling components for European performance vehicles — directly overlapping Forge's intercooler and boost-pipe product lines.
• RacingLine Performance: RacingLine produces VAG-platform performance parts including intercoolers, intakes, and turbo upgrades — directly comparable to Forge's VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda/Cupra DSG-tuned product range and motorsport credentials.
• aFe Power: aFe Power is a broad aftermarket performance parts manufacturer producing cold air intakes, intercoolers, and exhaust systems — directly comparable to Forge's induction kits, intercoolers, and performance component portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/forgemotorsport
• TikToktiktok.com/@forgemotorsport
• Facebookfacebook.com/ForgeMotorsport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forge-motorsport

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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