Foundries in the UK and Ireland. (D - K).

Darcast Components Ltd

Rabone Lane, Smethwick, Warley, West Midlands B66 2LD.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 565 3636

Fax: +44 (0) 121 558 4115

Email: darcastcomponents@compuserve.com

CONTACT: J Gardner (mang), M Raybould (sales), R Dexter (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: s-g iron to 80 kg. Processes: moulding. Approvals: Ford Q1, Jaguar-pursuit of; excellence award, ISO 9002; QS 9000. In-house facilities: patternshop; NDT (ultrasonic); spectrography. Group affil: Birmid Holdings Ltd. Speciality: Crankshafts. Brand names: Darcast.

Darwins Holdings Ltd

Sheffield Road, Tinsley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S9 1RL.

Tel: +44 (0) 114 244 8421

Fax: +44 (0) 114 256 1775

CONTACT: S J Graham (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: carbon steel to 2000 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 2000 kg; stainless steel to 2000 kg; nickel based to 2000 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; moulding; shaw. Approvals: Lloyds, BS 5750 Part 2. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; chemical lab. Group affil: Sterling Fluid Systems Ltd. Speciality: Pump & valve parts; ceramic cored compressor impellers, stainless & heat resistant alloy castings.

Number of employees: 49

Davis & Hill

Pritchett Street, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands B6 4EY.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 359 4091

Fax: +44 (0) 121 333 3163

Email: sales@davisandhill.co.uk

Web: www.davisandhill.co.uk

CONTACT: N J R Hill (mang), J R Hill, K R Hill (sales), A R Hill (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 50 kg; alum. & alloys to 100 kg; zinc based alloys to 50 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond, sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (grav). Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002. In-house facilities: machineshop; Polishing; Lacquering. Speciality: Copper & chrome copper castings to the electrical trades.

Number of employees: 25

Davison Tyne Metal Ltd

Bridge End, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4JL.

Tel: +44 (0) 1434 604211

Fax: +44 (0) 1434 602733

Email: enquiries@davisontynemetal

Web: www.davisontynemetal.co.uk

CONTACT: I Richardson (mang), W G Nichol (sales), W G Nichol (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 2500 kg; s-g iron to 1500 kg; wear res. iron to 1500 kg; carbon steel to 1000 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 1000 kg; silicon iron. Processes: chem. bond, sand; centrifugal; ashland cold-box. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating; fabrication. Speciality: Abrasion resistant irons & machined castings. Brand names: Tyne Metal.

Dawson McDonald & Dawson Ltd

Compton Works, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1DB.

Tel: +44 (0) 1335 343184

Fax: +44 (0) 1335 342540

Email: dmd@ndirect.co.uk

CONTACT: J E Dawson (mang), S Astbury (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; diecasting (grav). In-house facilities: machineshop; paint/coating. Speciality: Precision sand castings & gravity die casting services available in aluminium types IM1, IM4, IM6 & IM25. Machining facilities available, large or small quantity orders undertaken.

Deancast

Foster Street East, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1HT.

Tel: +44 (0) 1384 395042

Fax: +44 (0) 1384 377067

CONTACT: N C Duffield (mang)

(#)(@)(*)(##)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 4 kg. Processes: dlecasting (grav); power coating; anodising. Approvals: BS 5750 Pt 2; BAC. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop; polishing. Group affil: Edgbaston Group Ltd.

Number of employees: 40

Deeley's (Castings) Ltd

Leamore Lane, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BY.

Tel: +44 (0) 1922 476898

Fax: +44 (0) 1922 493507

Email: deeleys@fsmail.net.co.uk

Web: www.birmingham.co.uk/deeleys

CONTACT: J N Carter (mang), D J Carter (sales), P Willis (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron; malleable iron; s-g iron; wear res. iron. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand. Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002 1994. In-house facilities: heat treatment. Speciality: Whiteheart malleable castings.

Number of employees: 31

Deloro Stellite Ltd

Cheney Manor Ind Est,-Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2PW.

Tel: +44 (0) 1793 498500

Fax: +44 (0) 1793 498501

CONTACT: G Whittaker (mang), D Stuart (foundry)

(@)(@@) Metals cast: stainless steel; cobalt to 1250 kg; nickel to 1250 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. send; moulding; investment; centrifugal; continuous. Approvals: ISO 9002 pt.2 MOD, CM; BS 5750. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop. Group affil: Member of Thermadyne Holdings Corp. Speciality: Hard facing & welding alloys. Heat, wear & corrosion-resistant castings. Brand names: Stellite, Deloro, Nistelle, Tribaloy.

Dens Metals (Dundee) Ltd

31 Constitution Street, Dundee, Tayside DD3 6NL.

Tel: +44 (0)1382 322974, Fax: +44 (0)1382 202123

CONTACT: H F Ogilvie (sales), H Matheson (foundry)

(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys. Processes: continuous. Approvals: BS 5750. In-house facilities: toolroom; chemical analysis. Group affil: Malcolm, Ogilvie & Co Ltd. Speciality: High quality continuous cast bronzes. Number of employees: 15

Derbyshire Castings Ltd

Churchill Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5LT.

Tel: +44 (0)161 928 1764, Fax: +44 (0)161 927 7623

Email: roser@derbyshirecastings.com

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron; s-g iron; copper & alloys to 185 kg; alum. & alloys; magnes. & alloys; zinc based alloys. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; machineshop; paint/coating.

Derwent Foundry Ltd

Whatstandwell, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5HG.

Tel: +44 (0)1773 852173, Fax: +44 (0)1773 856632

Email: derwentfoundry@cwcom.net

Web: www.derwent-foundry.co.uk

CONTACT: C W Davis (mang), MA Mackrell (sales), Paul Donnelly (foundry)

(#)(@)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 2000 kg; s-g iron to 500 kg; wear res. iron to 500 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand. Approvals: ISO 9000. In-house facilities: paint/coating. Speciality: Machine tool castings, pulleys & flywheels, street furniture, power generation castings, pump castings & general engineering castings.

Number of employees: 30

D & H Castings Ltd

100 Cobham Road, Ferndown Ind Est, Stapehill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7PQ.

Tel: +44 (0)1202 876270

CONTACT: A J W Draper (mang)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 50 kg; copper & alloys to 100 kg; alum. & alloys to 100 kg; zinc based alloys to 50 kg; lead to 200 kg. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate.

T H Dick & Co Ltd

Cleveland Street, Hull, Humberside, HU8 7BD.

Tel: +44 (0)1482 329652, Fax: +44 (0)1482 589986

Email: info@thdick.co.uk

Web: www.thdick.co.uk

CONTACT: A Ringrose (mang), A Smith (sales), S Walters (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 1000 kg; s-g iron to 1000 kg; wear res. iron to 500 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand. In-house facilities: patternshop; NDT (ultrasonic); paint/coating. Group affil: T H D Holdings Ltd. Speciality: Quality engineering & wear resistant castings, Austempered ductile iron (ADI).

Number of employees: 20

G T Diecasting Ltd

Pilgrims Way, Bede Ind Est, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear NE32 3EW.

Tel: +44 (0)191 489 7741, Fax: +44 (0)191 430 1321

Email: sales@gtdiecastings.co.uk

Web: www.gtgroup.demon.co.uk

CONTACT: T H Lynch (mang), J O'Connor (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 10 kg; zinc based alloys to 1 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: ISO 9002; QS 9000 (pending). In-house facilities: toolroom; NDT (radiographic); machineshop; paint/coating; Assembly. Group affil: G T Group Peterlee. Speciality: Providing in house onestop shop facility.

Number of employees: 120

D M Foundries Ltd

Stafford Mill, London Road, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2AZ.

Tel: +44 (0)1453 763325, Fax: +44 (0)1453 753253

Email: dmfound@globalnet.co.uk

Web: www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~dmfound

CONTACT: A J Morris (mang), PD Morris (sales)

(#)(@)(*)(##)(@@) Metals cast: grey iron; s-g iron; wear res. iron; carbon steel; low alloy steel; heat res. steel; stainless steel; copper & alloys; alum. & alloys; zinc based alloys; heat res. iron. Processes: greensand; chain. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (gray). Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Carter Castings (1974) Ltd; Alegrey Ltd. Speciality: Prototype & development castings.

Number of employees: 24

Doncasters FVC

PO Box 160, Garter Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S4 7QY.

Tel: +44 (0)114 243 1041, Fax: +44 (0)114 243 1358

Email: grobinson@doncasters.com

Web: www.doncasters.com

CONTACT: I Dunkinson (mang), G Robinson (sales), J Feam (foundry)

(#)(@)(@@) Metals cast: carbon steel; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 5000 kg; stainless steel to 5000 kg; nickel rich to 5000 kg; duplex to 5000 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; centrifugal; centri-ceramic. Approvals: BS 5750 Part II, AQAP 4; ISO 9002, EN-29002 1987. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; machineshop. Group affil: Doncasfers Ltd. Speciality: Centrispun castings in low alloy, corrosion & heat resistant steels & nickel alloys. Brand names: Vikro.

Number of employees: 120

Doncasters Paralloy Ltd

Paralloy House, Nuffield Road, Cowpen Ind Est, Billingham, Cleveland TS23 4DA.

Tel: +44 (0)1642 370686, Fax: +44 (0)1642 564811

Email: dwarriner@doncasters.com

CONTACT: Trevor Richardson (mang), Duncan Warriner (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: carbon steel to 1500 kg; low alloy steel to 1500 kg; heat res. steel to 1500 kg; stainless steel to 1500 kg; Duplex & super duplex to 1500 kg; Monel to 1500 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; centrifugal. Approvals: ISO 9000; TUV; Norsok II. In-house facilities: toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Part of Doncasters Plc. Speciality: Centrispun cast petrochemical tube & static cast fittings in high temperature/corrosion resistant alloys. Valve & pump castings in stainless/duplex steels.

Number of employees: 230

Doncasters Precision Castings - Deritrend Ltd

Ten Acres, Berry Hill Ind Est, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 9BP.

Tel: +44 (0)1905 772534, Fax: +44 (0)1905 795772

CONTACT: D I Poole (mang), D S Bannister (sales), D I Poole, D S Bannister (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: heat res. steel to 500 kg; stainless steel 10 500 kg; Ni-cobalt (air) to 500 kg; Ni-cobalt (vacuum) to 350 kg. Processes: investment. Approvals: BS 5750 Part 2, ISO 9002; NAMAS, EN-29002, CAA. In-house facilities: toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); machineshop. Group affil: Member of Doncasters plc. Speciality: Steel & superalloy investment castings for the land based gas turbine industry.

Number of employees: 425

Doncasters - Sterling International Technology Ltd

Colliery Lane, Exhall, Coventry, Warwickshire CV7 9NW.

Tel: +44 (024) 7664 5252, Fax: +44 (024) 7664 5312

Email: awint@doncasters.com

Web: www.doncasters.com

CONTACT: C Thomas (mang), AJ Wint (sales), J McGee (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 3 kg. Processes: plaster moulding. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop. Group affil: Doncasters Ltd. Speciality: Aluminium compressor wheels for turbochargers. Brand names: Aluminium Compressor Wheels, Stermet.

Number of employees: 244

H Downs & Sons (Huddersfield) Ltd

Peacock Works, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD2 1XR.

Tel: +44 (0)1484 428203, Fax: +44 (0)1484 546993

CONTACT: Alan Downs (mang), Nigel Downs (sales)

(#)(@)(*)(##)(@@) Metals cast: grey iron to 6000 kg; s-g iron to 2000 kg; wear res. iron to 2000 kg; white iron to 3000 kg; NI-Hard, NI-Resist to 2000 kg. Processes: greensand; chain. bond. Sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; strickling. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop; shotblasting. Speciality: One-offs, low pattern costs.

Number of employees: 50

Draycast Foundries Ltd

Bellingon Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2NR.

Tel: +44 (0)1494 786077, Fax: +44 (0)1494 791337

Email: info@draycast.co.uk

Web: www.draycast.co.uk

CONTACT: K R Nagle (mang), P R Nagle (sales)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 150 kg; alum. & alloys to 750 kg. Processes: greensand; cham. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding; diecasting (grav). In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; Shot blasting. Speciality: Specialising fluid handling, pumps, precision machinery, transmission components, electronics, medical & pharmaceatical.

Number of employees: 45

Drysdale Brothers (Larbert) Ltd

340 Main Street, Stenhousemuir, Stirlingshire FK5 3BG.

Tel: +44 (0)1324 562447, Fax: +44 (0)1324 556726

Email: addrysdale@aol.com

CONTACT: A D Drysdale, D J Drysdale (mang), Andrew Garner (sales), Malcolm B Drysdale (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 75 kg; alum. & alloys to 25 kg; zinc based alloys to 15kg; gunmetal to 20 kg; phosphor/alum.bronze to 15 kg. Processes: greensand; moulding; diecasting (grav); Hunter automated Fou. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop. Speciality: CNC machining of castings.

Number of employees: 40

DST Aluminium Castings

Western Way, Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 78W.

Tel: +44 (0)121 556 6111, Fax: +44 (0)121 505 1302

Email: dstalum@ddst.fsnet.co.uk

CONTACT: P T Roberts (mang), D Skinner (sales), A Clayton (foundry)

(#)(@)(##)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys; Sand; Gravity to 40 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (grav); diecasting (HP). Approvals: EN ISO9002.2000. In-house facilities: heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic). Group affil: Alucast Die Castings (Ltd). Speciality: Prototype/Design through to full production. Full range aluminium alloys.

Number of employees: 45

Ductile Castings Ltd

Trent Foundry, Dawes Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6UW.

Tel: +44 (0)1724 862152, Fax: +44 (0)1724 280461

Email: info@ductile.co.uk

Web: www.ductile.co.uk

CONTACT: Adam Vicary (mang), Glynn Mason/Barry Guest (sales), Nick Kitchen (foundry)

(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 6000 kg; s-g iron to 6000 kg; wear res. iron to 6000 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand. Approvals: ISO 9002 LRQA; Rolls Royce. In-house facilities: patternshop; NDT (ultrasonic); paint/coating. Group affil: Member of Chamberlin & Hill Group. Speciality: High dimensional integrity & or metallurgical integrity.

Number of employees: 51

Thomas Dudley Ltd

PO Box 28, Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands DYl 4SN.

Tel: +44 (0)121 557 5411

Fax: +44 (0)121 557 5345

Email: info@thomasdudley.co.uk

CONTACT: H J T Dudley (mang), I E Isherwood (sales), M J Dudley (foundry)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: grey iron to 50 kg; s-g iron to 50 kg; zinc based alloys. Processes: greensand; diecasting (LP). Approvals: ISO 9000/2, EN 29002; BS 5750 Pt.2. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom: NOT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating; Laboratory; Testing, Speciality: Repetition, high & low volume castings. Fire, water & gas industries, agricultural, engineering, civil engineering & builders' castings.

Brand names: Dauntless.

Number of employees: 330

Dunton & Marston Ltd

56 Fibbersley, Willenhall, West Midlands WV13 3AD.

Tel: +44 (0)1902 605185

Fax: +44 (0)1902 637742

CONTACT: N McGrail (mang), C Aston (sales), C Aston, Chris Lane (foundry)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 20 kg. Processes: greensand; investment. In-house facilities: patternahop, Group affil: Armac Mfg Brassfounders Ltd. Speciality: Repetition & jobbing investment.

Number of employees: 16

Durham Foundry (Sheffield) Ltd

Harleston Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S4 7QB.

Tel: +44(0)114 249 4977

Fax: +44(0)114 249 4910

Email:castings@durhamfoundry.

fsbusiness.co.uk

CONTACT: MC Naylor (mang), MC Naylor (sales)

(@)(*)(##)Metals cast: grey iron to 1100 kg; s-g iron to 1100 kg; wear res. iron to 1100 kg; Heat resistant Iron. Processes: chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. Group affil: Charles Butcher & Co Ltd. Speciality: Reproduction cast iron fireplaces.

Number of employees: 26

Dyn Metal Ltd

25-29 Chase Road, London NW10 6TA.

Tel: +44 (020) 8961 0656

Fax: +44 (020) 8961 8820

Email: dynmet@aol.com

Web: www.dynmetal.co.uk

CONTACT: C B Arnold (mang), Alan Beam (sales), S Capper (foundry)

(@)(@@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 7000 kg. Processes: centrifugal; continuous. Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: machineshop. Speciality: Processed bronze castings & machined components with superior bearing properties. Brand names: GZ14 PANB, PAN RM, PANALlO.

Dyson Diecastings Ltd

Second Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK1 lEA.

Tel: +44 (0)1908 279200

Fax: +44 (0)1908 279201

Email: dyson@dysondiecasting.co.uk

CONTACT: L White (mang), G Evans (sales), M Rigby (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 8 kg; zinc based alloys to 5 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: QS9000; ISO9001. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop; Design Cad/Cam; Vacuum Process. Group affil: Alumaso Precision Ltd.

Number of employees: 150

East Coast Casting Co Ltd

Norwich Road, Carbrooke, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk P25 6TL

Tel: +44 (0)1953 881741

Fax: +44 (0)1953 884769

Email: ecc@fsbdial.co.uk

Web: www.ncsl.co.uk/foundry.html

CONTACT: M Isbill (mang), A J Bennett (sales), B Sutton (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 1000 kg; malleable iron to 750 kg; s-g iron to 750 kg; wear res. iron to 250 kg; carbon steel to 500 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 500 kg; stainless steel to 500 kg; copper & alloys to 450 kg; alum. & alloys to 360 kg; monel/nickel to 400 kg; hastelloy to 400 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond, sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; investment. Approvals: Draught manual, ISO 9000; being implemented. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment: NDT (radiographic); NOT (ultrasonic); paint/coating. Speciality: Marine, packaging, vacuum tooling, petrochem, engineering, one off to continuous productions. Brand names: Landpacker.

Number of employees: 22

Ecu Castings

4 Claytons Meadow, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5DQ.

Tel: +44(0)1628 524672

Fax: +44(0)1628 850914

Email: robinecu@aol.com

Web: www.ecuoastings.co.uk

CONTACT: R Blandy (mang)

(#)(@)(##) Metals cast: grey iron; s-g iron carbon steel; low alloy steel; heat res. steel; stainless steel; copper & alloys; alum. & alloys; beryllium copper: Lead. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; moulding; diecasting (gray): investment; Forged/robot rounds; Machining. Speciality: Sand, lost wax investment, die casting in most metals, stainless steel, alloys, on-ferrous alloys, pure copper & beryllium copper. Also some as ingot & forging.

Edgar Allen Ltd

Whitburn Road, Bathgate, Lothian EH48 2RB.

Tel: +44 (0)1506 652341

Fax: +44 (0)1506 631331

CONTACT: Gary Newman (mang), Don Hammond (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: wear res. iron to 4500 kg; carbon steel to 4500 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 4500 kg; stainless steel to 4500 kg: duplex. Processes: chem. bond, sand. Approvals: TUV Vienna DNV, Lloyds; Register, BS 5750 Part 2; ISO 9002, EN 29002. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Aurora plc: Australian National Industries. Speciality: Shredder & crushing wear parts, general engineering, valves, armaments, mining, earth moving, railway, trackwork. Brand names: Stromhard.

M A Edwards

Ty-ar-y-Craig, Pentrebach Road, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan CF37 48W.

Tel: +44(0)1443 402700

(#)(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 45 kg; alum. & alloys to 70 kg. Processes: greensand; diecasting (gray). Speciality: Prototypes, patterns, rubber & vac-forwing mould castings. Very small castings.

Ellis A & Sons Ltd

Crown Foundry, New Brunswick Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 5QR.

Tel: +44 (0)1924 334300

Fax: +44 (0)1924 334301

Email: info@alfredellis.co.uk

Web: www.alfredellis.co.uk

CONTACT: S Gregory (mang). S Rayden/S Armstrong (sales), D Hilt (foundry)

Metals cast: copper & alloys; alum. & alloys. Processes: centrifugal; Forging; Rolling; Hearth casting; Chill casting; Extrusion. Approvals: ISO 9002 Lloyds register. In-house facilities: NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; Test house; Chemical, mechanical; Dye penetrant test.

Number of employees: 40

ELW Founders

7 Harvest Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7NJ.

Tel: +44 (0)1502 513086

Fax: +44 (0)1502 516695

Email: mail@elw-founders.ltd.uk

Web: www.elw-founders.ltd.uk

CONTACT: Paul Wright (mang), Derek Easey (sales)

(@)(*)(##)(@@) Metals cast: grey iron to 500 kg; s-g iron to 300 kg; wear res. iron to 300 kg; carbon steel to 300 kg: low alloy steel to 300 kg; heat res. steel to 300 kg; stainless steel to 300 kg; copper & alloys to 80 kg: alum. & alloys to 150 kg; zinc based alloys to 30kg; Lead to 2000 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding; diecasting (gray). In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating. Speciality: Express delivery for small batches all grades.

Number of employees: 15

Enfield Foundry Co Ltd

25 Railway Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 7JA.

Tel: +44(0)1992 710224

Fax: +44(0)1992 713361

CONTACT: D G Bisset (mang), Glyn Elahaw (sales)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: grey iron; s-g iron; copper & alloys; alum. & alloys. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. Approvals: ISO 9002 Part II. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment: machineshop; paint/coating. Group atfil: Crockett Orwin Patterns; Lulon Metal Castings Ltd. Speciality: Specialise in high conductivity copper & its alloys pattern shop heat treatment & sub contract machining.

Engineering & Developments Ltd

Gosport Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BB.

Tel: +44(0)1590 673729

Fax: +44(0)1590 675778

CONTACT: P Bond (mang), D Watts (foundry)

Metals cast: alum. & alloys.

Eco (UK) Ltd

Rectory Lane, Guisborough, Cleveland TS14 7DL.

Tel: +44(0)1287 630063

Fax: +44(0)1287 631817

CONTACT: B Kenagy (mang)

Essex Replica Castings

(Basildon) Ltd

108-112 Westmoor Street, Chariton, London SE7 8NQ.

Tel: +44(020) 8858 6110

Fax: +44(020) 8305 0907

CONTACT: N R Townsend (mang), N R Townsend (sales)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 500 kg; s-g iron to 500 kg; wear res. iron to 500 kg; copper & alloys to 150 kg; alum. & alloys to 600 kg; zinc based alloys to 200 kg; Lead. Processes: greensand; chew. bond, sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (gray), In-house facilities: paint/coating; polishing shop. Brand names: Bramley Furniture.

Number of employees: 12

Fabricast Group Ltd

Main Street, Hull, Humberside HU2 OLF.

Tel: +44(0)1482 327944

Fax: +44(0)1482 216670

Email: sales@fabricast.co.uk

Web: www.fabricast.co.uk

CONTACT: Steve Hilton (mang), Chris Allen (sales), G Ferguson (foundry)

(@) Metals cast: s-g iron to 2000 kg; wear res. iron to 500 kg; copper & alloys to 300 kg; alum. & alloys to 100 kg; zinc based alloys. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. Approvals: ISO 9001; Investor in people. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop. Group affil: Fabricast Multi-Metals Div; Fabricast Plastic Supplies Div; Fabricast Manufacturing Div. Speciality: Bushes, bearings, wear plates, self-lubricating bearings, white metalling, bespoke & specials.

Number of employees: 27

Federal-Mogul Camshaft Castings Ltd

Tutnalls, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 5PX.

Tel: +44(0)1594 842112

Fax: +44(0)1594 841037

CONTACT: T Jayes (mang), J M D Maclane (sales)

(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 10 kg; s-g iron to 10 kg. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding; Disamatic; Impact Moulding. Approvals: ISO 9002, Ford Ql, QS9000. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop. Group affil: Federal-Mogul Corp. Speciality: Chilled iron camshafts. Brand names: Lydalloy, Lydmet.

Number of employees: 325

Feldaroll Ltd

Units 17-21, Bailey Gate Ind Est, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4DB.

Tel: +44(0)1258 857754

Fax: +44(0)1258 857353

CONTACT: M Beresford (mang)

Metals cast: copper & alloys to 25 kg; alum. & alloys to 40 kg. Approvals: ISO 9002. Speciality: Grade A Supplier to multi-nationals. On time delivery, CNC machining, crack detection, MOD work. Free prototyping. Amortization of dies (subject to contract). Established 20 years ago the company produce a wide range of quality castings to industry, medical, lighting, MOD and marine at prices not to be beaten.

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C S Fieldsend & Co Ltd

Whitecroft Works, Furnace Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S3 7AF.

Tel: +44 (0)114 276 7363, Fax: +44 (0)114 276 0646

Email: castings@nicrite.co.uk

Web: www.nicrite.co.uk

CONTACT: J T Fieldsend (mang), J T Fieldsend (sales),

D Stepniak (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: carbon steel to 850 kg; low alloy steel to 850 kg; heat res. steel to 850 kg; stainless steel to 850 kg; Cobalt Base to 850 kg. Processes: chain. bond. sand; moulding. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop; Soistar simulation. Speciality: Nickel chrome heat-resistant castings. Heat treatment jigs & fixtures. Pump & valve castings. Brand names: Nicrite.

Number of employees: 17

Finch Seaman Ltd

11 Swinborne Drive, Springwood Ind Est, Braintree, Essex CM7 2YP.

Tel: +44 (0)1376 321170, Fax: +44 (0)1376 348480

CONTACT: R Seaman (mang), I Moore (sales), I D Moore (foundry)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: grey iron to 200 kg; copper & alloys to 100 kg; alum. & alloys to 500 kg; zinc based alloys to 3500 kg; Lead to 500 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond, sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding; diecasting (grav); High precision; ceramic core.

Number of employees: 35

Finecast (Maidenhead) Ltd

Clivemont Road, Cordwallis Estate, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7BU.

Tel: +44 (0)1628 672814 Fax: +44 (0)1628 783254

Email: finecast@dial.pipex.com

CONTACT: D McKenna (mang), D F Mills (sales), R Woffindin (foundry)

(#)(@@) Metals cast: carbon steel; low alloy steel; stainless steel; copper & alloys; alum. & alloys. Processes: investment. Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002. In-house facilities: toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop; Dye penetrants. Speciality: Lost wax investment castings.

Finecast (Precision Castings) Ltd

Chartwell Road, Churchill Ind Est, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8TU.

Tel: +44 (0)1903 765821, Fax: +44 (0)1903 754245

Email: sales@finecastuk.com

Web: www.finecastuk.com

CONTACT: M Betting (mang), C J Heatley (sales), C Botting (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 100 kg; alum. & alloys to 500 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; machineshop; paint/coating. Speciality: Precision sand castings

FIRTH RIXSON CASTINGS LTD

Dawes Lane, Scunthorpe, Humberside DN16 1DN.

Tel: +44 (0)1724 272100, Fax: +44 (0)1724 272101

Email: info.frmc@firthrixson.com

CONTACT: C Burdon (mang), K Needham (sales), C Sadler (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: s-g iron to 10000 kg; wear res. iron to 25000 kg; carbon steel to 25000 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 25000 kg; stainless steel to 25000 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; moulding; replicast. Approvals: BS EN ISO 9000. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Firth Rixson Plc. Speciality: Wear resistant cast products. Brand names: Epok, Duratlas, Mokro.

Number of employees: 250

Fisher Foundries Ltd

Albion Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands B11 2PB.

Tel: +44 (0)121 624 0197, Fax: +44 (0)121 624 1242

CONTACT: H Groom (mang), D Blackwell, A Groom (sales)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: grey iron; s-g iron. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding. In-house facilities: patternshop. Speciality: Animal drinking bowls,tube clamps. Brand names: Alvin.

Number of employees: 30

Fishercast

1 Fisher Road, Offa's Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys SY21 8JF.

Tel: +44 (0)1938 555500, Fax: +44 (0)1938 556056

Email: sales@fishercast.co.uk

Web: www.fishercast.com

CONTACT: D W Ferguson (mang)

Metals cast: zinc based alloys to 9 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002; QS 9000. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop. Speciality: Close tolerance, complex geometry, net shape, flash free components.

Flowline Research Ltd

Moore Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 2JN.

Tel: +44 (0)1902 870503, Fax: +44 (0)1902 452475

Email:neale.fellows@dial.pipex.com

CONTACT: Neale Fellows (mang), Sharon Haywood (sales), Richard Moorby (foundry)

(@)(*) Metals cast: zinc based alloys to 2 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP); Die manufacture. In-house facilities: toolroow; machineshop; Die design; Finishing; Vibro shotblast. Group affil: Horobin Ltd. Speciality: High quality, close tolerance & complex castings.

Number of employees: 60

Ford Motor Co Ltd

Central Office, Eagle Way, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3BW.

Tel: +44 (0)1277 253000, Fax: +44 (0)1277 253020

Email: bbell1@ford.com

Web: www.ford.com

CONTACT: Dave Parker (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 120 kg; s-g iron. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand. Approvals: ISO 9001; Q1; Powertrain QS 9000. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic). Speciality: High volume production of automotive castings.

Foundry & Fabrication (Totnes) Ltd

Babbage Road Ind Est, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5JD.

Tel: +44 (0)1803 863254, Fax: +44 (0)1803 867697

Email:foundry.fabrication@btinternet.com

Web: www.foundry-fabrication.co.uk

CONTACT: M E Francis (mang), D M Francis (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 100 kg; alum. & alloys to 250 kg; zinc based alloys to 100 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond, sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding; diacasting (grav). Approvals: BS 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop. Speciality: Prototype work.

Number of employees: 65

Fowler & Holden Ltd

Railway Street, Grimsby, Humberside DN32 7DB.

Tel: +44 (0)1472 355316/7, Fax: +44 (0)1472 241296

CONTACT: John Hardy (mang), Glen Geiger (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 600 kg; s-g iron to 600 kg; wear res. iron to 600 kg; copper & alloys to 350 kg; alum. & alloys to 300 kg; zinc based alloys to 350 kg; heat res. iron to 600 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; machineshop; paint/coating.

FP Castings Ltd

40 Glenburn Road, College Milton North, East Kilbride, Glasgow, Strathclyde G74 5BA.

Tel: +44 (0)1355 900020, Fax: +44 (0)1355 900021

Email: fpcastings@aol.com

CONTACT: M Director, J Preston (mang), J Preston (sales), A McLaughlin (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: carbon steel to 15 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 15 kg; stainless steel to 15 kg; copper & alloys; alum. & alloys. Processes: investment; Investment. Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002. In-house facilities: toolroom. Speciality: Finished machined castings supplied to schedule for all market sectors.

Number of employees: 33

Walter Frank & Sons Ltd

Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S71 3LU.

Tel: +44 (0)1226 201771, Fax: +44 (0)1226 284218

Email:alanbennett@walterfrank.co.uk

CONTACT: P W Kent (mang), A Bennett (sales), R Gillott (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 150 kg; alum. & alloys to 100 kg; zinc based alloys to 100 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; moulding; diecasting (grav). Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop; polishing; welding. Speciality: Waterway fittings.

Number of employees: 70

Freegate Metals Products

Freegate Mill, Ickornshaw, Cowling, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 0DJ.

Tel: +44 (0)1535 632723, Fax: +44 (0)1535 632723

CONTACT: Tom Ashby (mang)

(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 250 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. In-house facilities: paint/coating; Aluminium welding. Speciality: Decorative furniture & architectural fittings. Brand names: Freegate.

Number of employees: 6

FR-Hi Temp Ltd (Flight Refuelling)

Pathfields Ind Est, Station Road, South Molton, Devon EX36 3DW.

Tel: +44 (0)1769 573371, Fax: +44(0) 1769 572755

CONTACT: M Bauer (foundry)

Metals cast: alum. & alloys.

Friedenthals Ltd

Marine Propeller Works, Croft Street, Preston, Lancashire PR1 8XD.

Tel: +44 (0)1772 254255, Fax: +44(0) 1772 204829

(#)(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 1000 kg; alum. & alloys to 350 kg. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. Approvals: Lloyds Register Shipping. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop. Speciality: Marine propellers, heavy bearings & gears.

Fullwood Foundry

Stevenston Street, Motherwell, Strathclyde ML1 4LS.

Tel: +44 (0)1698 732488, Fax: +44 (0)1698 732488

CONTACT: Mr England (mang), G Mason (sales), Mr England (foundry)

(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 100000 kg; s-g iron to 100000 kg; QF (CG) iron to 100000 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; continuous. Approvals: BS5750 Part 2, ISO 9002; EN 29002. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop; ultrasonic velocity. Group affil: British Steel Engineering - A Div; of British Steel plc. Speciality: Ductile (SG) and QF (CG) iron is produced by a patented technique of magnesium injection giving improvements in quality.

Furniss & White (Foundries) Ltd

Unit 17 North Anston Trading Estate, Abbey Way, North Anston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S25 4JL.

Tel: +44 (0)1909 568831, Fax: +44 (0)1909 569322

Email:jscholes@fandwfoundries.demon.co.uk

CONTACT: Gordon Furniss (mang), John Scholes (sales), Ian Furniss (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: carbon steel to 800 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 800 kg; stainless steel to 800 kg; nickel to 800 kg. Processes: chew. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. Approvals: BS 5750 Part 2, ISO 9002; EN29002-1987, Germanischer; Lloyds approval. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating; spectrography; casting repair &; upgrading. Group affil: Furniss + White; (Upgrading Services); (Pattern & Machining Services). Speciality: Pumps, valves, hi integrity castings, duplex & ni base alloys.

Number of employees: 75

Furnitubes International

Seager Building, Brookmill Road, London SR8 4JT.

Tel: +44 (020) 8694 9333

Fax: +44 (020) 86948315

CONTACT: S Cluer (mang)

Metals cast: grey iron; magnes. & alloys.

Gabriel & Co Ltd

Abro Works, 10 Hayhall Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands B11 2AU.

Tel: +44 (0)121 248 3333

Fax: +44 (0)121 248 3330

Email: johng@gabrielco.com

Web: www.gabrielco.com

CONTACT: J E Gabriel (mang), P Hicken (sales), M Garside (foundry)

(@@)(*)(##) Metals cast: carbon steel to 900 kg; low alloy steel to 900 kg; heat res. steel to 900 kg; stainless steel to 900 kg; copper & alloys to 60 kg; Alloy steels to 900 kg; Monel to 900 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; moulding; diecasting (grav); investment. Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002 (1994). In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: CDC-Casting Development Centre; BSSA-British Stainless Steel Assoc. Speciality: High integrity steel castings for the pump & valve industry (upgrading services). Steel castings for architectural metalwork & construction industry. Project management. Rapid turnaround on delivery.

Galena (Fire Engineering) Ltd

Galena Works, Stud land Street, Hammersmith, London W6 OJX.

Tel: +44 (020) 8748 6154

Fax: +44 (020) 8748 9885

Email:sales@galena.sagehost.co.uk

Web: www.galenafire.com

CONTACT: G Clifton (mang), G Clifton (sales), G Clifton (foundry)

(#)(@@)(*)(##) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 100 kg; alum. & alloys to 50 kg. Processes: greensand; diecasting (grav). In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop. Speciality: Non-ferrous castings for fire-fighting equipment.

Number of employees: 10

Garrett Engine Boosting Systems

Unit 411, IDA Ind Est, Cork Road, Waterford, Co Waterford.

Tel: +353 51 376411

Fax: +353 51 355352

CONTACT: John Hickey (mang), David Jevons (sales), John Hickey (foundry)

(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys; GMR 235, DMS 056 to 2 kg; Inconel 713C to 2 kg. Processes: investment; plaster moulding. Approvals: BC 2522, ISO-9002; QS9000. In-house facilities: toolroom; heat treatment; plastic injection; moulding. Group affil: Honeywell. Speciality: Volume production of aluminium compressor wheels & vacuum cast super alloy turbine wheels for turbo chargers. Brand names: Garrett.

GILLS COMPONENTS LTD

Lichfield Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7TP.

Tel: +44 (0)1827 69131

Fax: +44 (0)1827 310356

CONTACT: J Rake (mang), P Redmond (sales), J Rake (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: alum. & alloys; zinc based alloys. Processes: diecasting (HP); Assembling; Powder Coating. In-house facilities: toolroom; paint/coating; Powder Coating.

Number of employees: 65

Gills Pressure Castings Ltd

Marsh Lane, Water Orton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 1NS.

Tel: +44 (0)121 749 4343

Fax: +44 (0)121 749 1114

Email: sales@gills.co.uk

CONTACT: Ken Jones, Jeffery Jarvis (mang), Peter Morris (sales), Bob Hateley (foundry)

(#)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 5 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002:1994. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop. Speciality: Castings can be supplied in machined, polished or painted condition.

Number of employees: 50

GKN Sheepbridge Stokes Ltd

Sheepbridge Works, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 9QD.

Tel: +44 (0)1246 260026

Fax: +44 (0)1246 260022

CONTACT: John Nortcliff (mang), David Pearson (sales), Philip Haslam (foundry) Metals cast: grey iron to 5000 kg; alloy irons to 5000 kg. Processes: centrifugal. In-house facilities: toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); machineshop. Group affil: GKN plc. Speciality: Centrifugally cast cylinder liners to OEM'S & castings in full range of grey & alloyed irons to 5 tonnes. Brand names: Centricast.

Number of employees: 660

GKN Squeezeform

Hadley Castle Works, P0 Box 20, Telford, Shropshire TF1 4RE.

Tel: +44 (0)1952 428051

Fax: +44 (0)1952 244142

Email:nick.farnsworth@squeezeform.gknplc.com

CONTACT: N Farnsworth (mang), K A A Mills (foundry) Metals cast: alum, & alloys. Processes: Direct squeeze.casti. Group affil: GKN Plc.

Number of employees: 20

Glen Castings Ltd

Meadows Mill, Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire OL13 8BZ.

Tel: +44 (0)1706 873967

Fax: +44 (0)1706 879234

Email: glencast@lancs.co.uk

Web: www.glencastings.co.uk

CONTACT: A J Butterworth (mang), A J Butterworth (sales), A J Butterworth (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 8 kg. Processes: diecasting (grav); diecasting (HP). Approvals: ISO 9002. Speciality: BSK high & low volume runs in high pressure & gravity diecastings.

Number of employees: 15

Glynwed Brickhouse

Pontymister Ind Est, Pontymister, Risca, Gwent NP1 6YL.

Tel: +44 (0)1633 612833

Fax: +44 (0)1633 601593

Email: brickhse@celtic.co.uk

CONTACT: M Motler (mang), A M Gwilliam (sales), M Motter (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron; s-g iron. Processes: greensand; chem, bond. sand; diepress-gutters. Approvals: ISO 9001, BS EN124,: BS 5834 Parts 2 & 3; BS 1247 Part 1. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating; chemical analysis; physical testing. Group affil: Glynwed International plc. Speciality: Manhole covers & gratings, telecommunications castings (carriageway). Brand names: Dreadnought, Valiant, Viking, Triglide, Renown, Vesta, Victor, Niagara, Victoria, Aquafall, Aquaflo.

Goldring Engineering Ltd

Trafalgar Works, Cable Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV2 2RJ.

Tel: +44 (0)1902 452999

Fax: +44 (0)1902 351977

CONTACT: I R Dring (mang), I R Dring (sales)

(#)(@)(*)(##)(@@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 50 kg; alum. & alloys to 100 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (grav). Approvals: MOD. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating, Speciality: Supply of fully machined castings. Brand names: GAL products & Walspar pumps.

H Goodwin Ltd

Stafford Street, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 8EY.

Tel: +44 (0)1922 633511

Fax: +44 (0)1922 633515

Email: goodwin@garton.co.uk

CONTACT: J Tranter (mang)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: grey iron to 30 kg; malleable iron to 30 kg; s-g iron to 30 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Garton Engineering Plc. Speciality: Mallieable iron castings. Brand names: Olde Worlde Fittings.

Goodwin Steel Castings Ltd

Ivy House Foundry, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST1 3NR.

Tel: +44 (0)1782 220000

Fax: +44 (0)1782 208060

Email: castings@goodwin.co.uk

Web: www.goodwin.co.uk

CONTACT: SC Birks (mang), R M Winter (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: carbon steel to 7500 kg; low alloy steel to 7500 kg; heat res. steel to 7500 kg; stainless steel to 7500 kg; Super duplex to 7500 kg; Nickel alloys to 7500 kg. Processes: chew. bond. sand. Approvals: Lloyds Register; Civil Aviation Autority; ISO 9001, ISO 14001. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating; Test House; Linear Accelerator; AOD Refining. Group affil: Goodwin plc. Speciality: Constructional & architectural castings. Project management. Power generation. Brand names: 2545M0, Alloy 625, Alloy 825, Ferraluim 255, Hastelloy.

Number of employees: 95

Grainger & Worrall Ltd

Stamore Ind Est, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 5HP.

Tel: +44 (0)1746 768250

Fax: +44 (0)1746 768251

Email: graingerworrall.demon.co.uk

CONTACT: J B Grainger (mang), P Ward (foundry)

Metals cast: grey iron to 250 kg; s-g iron to 250 kg; wear res. iron to 250 kg; alum. & alloys to 300 kg; heat res. iron to 250 kg. Processes: chem. bond, sand; Semi Permanent Mould. Approvals: ISO 9002; Jaguar/Ford; GM 1st Tier Supplier. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; NDT (radiographic); machineshop; Spectrograph; Pressure Test; Crack Detection. Speciality: Complete service. Pattern casting, machining of precision sand castings.

Gravitech Ltd

Unit 136, Middlemore Road Ind Est, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands B21 0AY.

Tel: +44 (0)121 558 0847

Fax: +44 (0)121 555 8171

CONTACT: S Maddock (mang), S Maddock (sales), S Maddock (foundry)

(#)(*) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 4 kg. Processes: diecasting (grav). In-house facilities: heat treatment. Speciality: Scaffolding, Ornamental.

Number of employees: 16

Grede Foundries UK Ltd

Sedgley Road East, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 7UX.

Tel: +44 (0)121 557 3963

Fax: +44 (0)121 557 7098

Email: grede@grede.com

Web: www.grede.oom

CONTACT: B J Kubick (mang), B Johnson (sales)

(#) Metals cast: grey iron to 210 kg; s-g iron to 110 kg; stainless steel; heat res. iron. Processes: greensand. Approvals: Qualitas (New Holland); Ford Q1 - powertrain. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment. Group affil: Grede Foundries no, USA.

Number of employees: 350

Grenadier Precision Castings Ltd

Lincoln Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 0DX.

Tel: +44 (0)1902 453209

Fax: +44 (0)1902 351714

CONTACT: Paul Bailey (mang)

(#)(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 30 kg; alum. & alloys to 250 kg; zinc based alloys to 20 kg. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding; diecasting (grav). In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Grenadier Silversmiths Ltd; Willenhall Pressure Diecasting Ltd. Speciality: Precision gravity die & sand non-ferrous castings. Brand names: Grenadier Castings.

G T Diecastings Ltd

Pilgrims Way, Bede Ind Est, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear NE32 3EW.

Tel: +44 (0)191 489 7741

Fax: +44 (0)191 430 1321

Email:sales@gtdiecast.demon.co.uk

Web: www.gtgroup.demon.co.uk

CONTACT: T Smith (mang), T H Lynch (sales), J G Ball (foundry)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 15 kg; zinc based alloys to 2 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: ISO 9002; QS 9000 (machining). In-house facilities: toolroom; NDT (radiographic); machineshop; paint/coating; Assembly. Group affil: G T Group; G T Precision Products; G T Coatings. Speciality: Production of complex high pressure aluminium & zinc diecasting, in house machining, alochrome, powder coating & assembly.

Number of employees: 130

Hadleigh Castings Ltd

Pond Hall Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5PW.

Tel: +44 (0)1473 827281

Fax: +44 (0)1473 827879

Email: info@hadleighcastings.com

Web: www.hadleighoastings.com

CONTACT: N E Warnes (mang), J 0 Martin (sales), D J Mayhew (foundry)

(#)(@)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 50 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; diecasting (grav). Approvals: BS 5750 Pt 2/ISO 9002:87; QAS 3112/238. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; machineshop; Pressure testing.

Number of employees: 150

Haldo Developments Ltd

Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3SP.

Tel: +44 (0) 1284 754043

Fax: +44 (0) 1284 767260

CONTACT: R Wildridge (mang), Ms Karen Richardson (sales), Steve Thorpe (foundry)

(#)(##) Metals cast: alum. & alloys. Processes: chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (grav). Approvals: ISO 9001.

Number of employees: 40

Halladays Drop Forgings Ltd

Tame Road, Witton, Birmingham, West Midlands B6 7HU.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 328 4656

Fax: +44 (0) 121 326 6297

Email: sales@halladaysco.uk

Web: www.halladays.co.uk

CONTACT: B Benton (mang), C J Ludford (sales) Metals cast: copper & alloys.

Number of employees: 75

HARDY NON FERROUS METALS LTD

Vulcan Street, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS2 1JR.

Tel: +44 (0) 1642 247759

Fax: +44 (0) 1642 210286

Email: hnfmetals@btconnect.com

Web: www.hardynonferrousmetals.com

CONTACT: K Capel (mang), G Barlow (sales), K Capel, G Barlow (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##)Metals cast: copper & alloys to 750 kg; alum. & alloys to 500 kg. Processes: greensand; chew. Bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop; Alum welding. Speciality: High quality copper based, aluminium castings & industrial heating equipment.

Number of employees: 11

Hargreaves Foundry Ltd

Walter Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 9HG.

Tel: +44 (0) 1422 330607

Fax: +44 (0) 1422 320349

Email: info@hargreavesfoundry.co.uk

Web: www.hargreavesfoundry.co.uk

CONTACT: Michael Hinchliffe (mang), R Hall, D Watson, J Turner (sales)

(#)(@)(*)(##)(@@) Metals cast: grey iron to 16000 kg; s-g iron to 1500 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; centrifugal. In-house facilities: patternshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Dyson Patterns Ltd; Hargreaves Foundry Drainage Ltd. Speciality: Machine tool castings. Drainage castings, cast iron street furniture.

Number of employees: 45

Harrison Castings Ltd

Gough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 4AP.

Tel: +44 (0) 116 276 9351

Fax: +44 (0) 116 246 0199

Email: contacts@harrisoncastings.com

Web: www.harrisoncastings.com

CONTACT: R C Harrison (mang), M J Cole (sales), J Unthank (foundry)

(#)(##)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys. Processes: greensand; chew. bond. sand; diecasting (grav). Approvals: ISO 9002: Part 2. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; machineshop. Speciality: Non ferrous sand & gravity diecastings.

Number of employees: 100

Harven Form Foundry

Rigby Works, Rigby Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 1ET.

Tel: +44 (020) 8573 8889

Fax: +44 (020) 8573 8883

CONTACT: G Inkley (mang)

(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron; s-g iron; copper & alloys; alum. & alloys to 200 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand. In-house facilities: patternshop. Speciality: The company produce castings for the engineering industry. And has an in-house patternmaking facility up to 500 KGs wt.

Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd

Burscough Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 2XG.

Tel: +44 (0) 1695 577199

Fax: +44 (0) 1695 578775

Email: foundry@hattersley.com

Web: www.hattersley.com

CONTACT: Steve Rowland (mang), Richard Jones (sales), Paul Lacey (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 1000 kg; s-g iron to 1000 kg; Ni-Resist. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; replicast. Approvals: BS 5750 Part 1, ISO 9001; Lloyds Register. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Tomkins plc. Speciality: High quality castings for valve, automobile & general engineering in industry.

Number of employees: 57

Haute Sambre

Suite 5 32 Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2PW.

Tel: +44 (0) 1423 507889

Fax: +44 (0) 1423 531070

Email: laurence@lgros.demon.co.uk

Web: www.acieriehautesambre.fr

CONTACT: J P Fouquet (mang), Daniel Chif (sales), Mark Kieffer (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: carbon steel; low alloy steel; heat res. steel; stainless steel; Nickel Alloy; Cobalt Alloy. Processes: chem. bond. sand, In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); paint/coating; Corrosion facilities; Micrography. Speciality: Castings, pump valves, mixing arms, high temperature parts, liquid ring pumps.

Number of employees: 127

Haworth Castings Ltd

Budds Lane Ind Est, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0HA.

Tel: +44 (0) 1794 512685

Fax: +44 (0) 1794 830086

Email: phill@haworthcastings.com

Web: www.haworthcastings.com

CONTACT: Andrew Haworth (mang), Phill Bonham (sales)

(#)(@)(@@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 200 kg; alum. & alloys to 500 kg. Processes: chem. bond, sand; diecasting (grav); Shell core. Approvals: NAMAS & CAA on NDT only; BS EN ISO 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; crack detection; induction melting. Group affil: R E Cross & Co; C N C Machinists. Speciality: Consistent quality castings. Single point sourcing.

Number of employees: 30

Henley Foundries Ltd

Banners Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 2SB.

Tel: +44 (0) 1384 566901

Fax: +44 (0) 1384 565712

Email: henleycastings@btinternet.com

Web: www.henleycastings.co.uk

CONTACT: R Wallis (mang), D Lees (sales), J Young (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: grey iron to 100 kg; s-g iron to 50 kg. Processes: greensand. Approvals: Ford Q1 BS EN ISO 9002; Perkins, Worcester Bosch; Massey Ferguson, Cummins. In-house facilities: patternshop; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Concentric plc.

Number of employees: 180

Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd

Russell Road, Edinburgh, Lothian EH11 2LS.

Tel: +44 (0) 131 337 4204

Fax: +44 (0) 131 346 2441

CONTACT: J Mooney (mang)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 1000 kg; alum. & alloys to 500 kg; Cunickel alloy to 50 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. Sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (grav). Approvals: BS 5750 Pt 2. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop. Speciality: High integrity engineering castings, architectural castings.

Hepsted Quality Castings Ltd

7 Prospect Street, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

WF4 5EW.

Tel: +44 (0) 1924 271641

Fax: +44 (0) 1924 261003

CONTACT: G Heap (mang), I Holt (sales), R Eagers (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 1250 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. Speciality: Pressure-tight & quality general engineering castings.

Number of employees: 14

Hepworth Heating Ltd

Nottingham Road, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1JT.

Tel: +44 (0) 1773 824141

Fax: +44 (0) 1773 828123

CONTACT: D Walton (mang), P G North (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 100 kg; Heat resistant; chrome irons. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand. Approvals: BS 5750. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop; paint/coating; Fabrication. Group affil: Hepworth plc. Speciality: Domestic gas fired/solid fuel boilers. Fabricated & cast. Brand names: Parkray, Glow-worm.

H I Quality Steel Castings Ltd

Foundry Street, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 9AX.

Tel: +44 (0) 1246 260303

Fax: +44 (0) 1246 260245

Email: steven.dilks@hiqsc.co.uk

CONTACT: John Redwood (mang), S Dilks (sales), D Beniston (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: carbon steel to 4000 kg; low alloy steel to 4000 kg; heat res. steel to 4000 kg; stainless steel to 4000 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand. Approvals: Lloyds Shipping Reg; BS 5750 Pt2, ISO 9002; DET Norske Veritas. In-house facilities: heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic); paint/coating; full material; analysis, dye pen; MPI crack detection. Group affil: Stratagem Plc. Speciality: High integrity castings. Supplied to the most demanding applications.

Number of employees: 95

Holders Ltd

55/59 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 8DD.

Tel: +44 (020) 8771 3311

Fax: +44 (020) 8653 3011

Email: sales@holders.ltd.uk

CONTACT: G Holder (mang)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: copper & alloys; alum. & alloys. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop.

Honeywell Normalair-Garrett Ltd

Precision Casting Facility, Beeching Close, Furnham Road, Chard, Somerset TA20 1BB.

Tel: +44 (0) 1460 62892

Fax: +44 (0) 1460 67702

Email: bob.webb@honeywell.com

Web: www.honeywell.com

CONTACT: A Willcocks (mang), R B Webb (sales), Mrs Lesley Harris (foundry)

(@@) Metals cast: carbon steel to 10 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 10 kg; stainless steel to 10 kg; alum. & alloys to 10 kg; Ni-cobalt to 10 kg; hardening/maraging to 10 kg. Processes: investment. Approvals: Defcon 2H, CAA; ISO 9001, BS 5750; ISO 14001. In-house facilities: heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); magnetic NDT; fluoroscent NDT; mech.testing,lab. Group affil: Honeywell International Engines. Speciality: Aerospace castings in air & vacuum cast alloys.

Number of employees: 185

W J Hooker Ltd

Waterside, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0AU.

Tel: +44 (0) 1206 302611

Fax: +44 (0) 1206 305014

Email: wjh.hooker.co.uk

Web: www.hooker.co.uk

CONTACT: Paul Cartlidge (mang), Paul Cartlidge (sales), Paul Cartlidge (foundry)

Metals cast: grey iron to 15 kg; malleable iron to 15 kg; s.g iron to 15 kg; wear res. iron to 15 kg; carbon steel to 15 kg; low alloy steel to 15kg; heat res. steel to 15 kg; stainless steel to 15 kg; copper & alloys to 15 kg; alum. & alloys to 10 kg; heat res. iron to 15 kg. Processes: investment. Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: heat treatment. Group affil: BSP Engineering Ltd; F & B Engineering (Watford) Ltd; Photofabrication (Services) Ltd. Speciality: Low to medium batch quantities in short reliable lead times.

Number of employees: 9

Horwich Castings Ltd

Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL6 5NJ.

Tel: +44(0)1204 699611

Fax: +44(0)1204 695492

Email:david@horwichcastings.co.uk

Web: www.horwichcastings.co.uk

CONTACT: D Fearnley (mang), S Dunne (sales), P Broome (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: grey iron to 300 kg; s-g iron to 200 kg; c g iron to 100 kg. Processes: greensand. Approvals: BSEN ISO 9002:1994; Fermec, Massey Ferguson; Railpart, Perkins Engines. Inhouse facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coting: BS 5750 Part 2; ISO 9002; BS EN ISO 9002:1994. Speciality: Braking products, general engineering products, commercial vehicles. Railway castings.

Number of employees: 160

James Hoyle & Son

50 Andrews Road, Hackney, London EB 4RL.

Tel: +44(020)7254 2335

Fax: +44(020)7254 6811

CONTACT: Alan Hoyle (mang), Alan Hoyle (sales)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 1000 kg; copper & alloys to 1000 kg; alum. & alloys to 1000 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. In-house facilities: patternshop. Speciality: Jobbing & architectural. Brand names: County Fires.

Hoyt Alloys (Div of Darchem Engineering Ltd)

Garth Road, Lower Morden, Surrey SM4 4LT.

Tel: +44(020)6337 7744

Fax: +44(020)8330 4813

Email: sales@hoyt.co.uk

Web; www.hoyt.co.uk

CONTACT: Phil Dando (mang)

(@)(@@) Metals cast: zinc based alloys; Tin Based Alloys; Lead Based Alloys. Processes: centrifugal. Approvals: Rolls Royce; MOD. In-house facilities: heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; Test Lab. Speciality: Tin & lead based alloy manufacturers. Brand names: Cerro, Hoyt, Kirksite.

Number of employees: 70

J & D Hunt

Whitegate House, 77 Scott Street, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 6NJ.

Tel: +44(0)1282 772745

Email: huntcast@btconnect.com

Web: www.huntcast.com

CONTACT: John Hunt (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 700 kg; s-g iron to 700 kg; stainless steel; copper & alloys to 100 kg; alum. & alloys to 200 kg; zinc based alloys. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (gray); diecasting (HP). In-house facilities: patternshop; paint/coating. Speciality: Architectural metalwork, engineering castings. Cast metals consultancy. Brand names: Huutcast.

Number of employees: 12

D & G Hunter Ltd

15/16 Penn Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 7RJ.

Tel: +44(0)121 359 3411

Fax: +44(0)121 359 7247

CONTACT: I A Riley (mang), PT Brown (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 110 kg. Processes: greensand; diecasting (gray). In-house facilities: patternshop.

Number of employees: 15

Hytec Casting Manufacture Ltd

Barlow Road, Aldermans Green Ind Est, Coventry, West Midlands CV2 2LD.

Tel: +44(0)1203 602261

Fax: +44(0)1203 619524

Email: sales@hyteccasting.co.uk

CONTACT: J Bonham (mang)

(#)(@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 500 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate- diecasting (gray). Speciality: Hytec (Castings Manufacture) Ltd was formed in 1963 to satisfy the need for aluminium alloy sand castings of a consistent quality & standard demanded by modern machining technology. The company name reflects this appreciation of modern production techniques leading to a reliable quality assured product.

Number of employees: 20

Ideal Sand & Die Casting Co Ltd

5 Newfield Ind Est, High Street, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 5PB.

Tel: +44(0)1782 818866

Fax: +44(0)1782 836750

Email: sales@idealcasting.co.uk

Web: www.idealcasting.co.uk

CONTACT: G Elsby (Bsc, (FIBF) (mang)

Metals cast: copper & alloys to 50 kg; alum. & alloys to 250 kg; zinc based alloys. Processes: greensand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; diecasting (gray). Speciality: Gravity die castings in aluminium. Sand castings in aluminium, bronze and gunmetal. Suppliers to general engineering and various related industries. At work undertaken, from one-offs to small or large runs.

IMI Bailey Birkett Ltd

Sharp Street, Worsley, Manchester, Greater Manchester M28 3NA.

Tel: +44(0)161 790 7741

Fax: +44(0)161 703 8451

Email: info@imibb.co.uk

Web: www.imibb.co.uk

CONTACT: J Davis (mang), G Pearce (sales)

(#) Metals cast: capper & alloys to 50 kg. Processes: greensand; universal flaskless. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop. Speciality: Gunmetal castings.

Incamet Ltd

Springhill Ind Est, Douglas, Lanarkshire ML11 ORE.

Tel: +44(0)1555 851260

Fax: +44(0)1555 851127

Email: incmet@aol.com

CONTACT: Robert Wright (mang), RH Wright (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: carbon steel to 5 kg; low alloy steel to 5 kg; heat res. steel to 5 kg; stainless steel to 5 kg; general alloys. Processes: investment. Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: toolroom; heat treatment: NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop. Speciality: (Lost was) investment castings.

Number of employees: 40

Incanite Foundries Ltd

Cornwall Road, Smethwick, Warley, West Midlands B66 2LB.

Tel: +44(0)121 565 2862

Fax: +44(0)121 555 5190

Email: sales@incanite.co.uk

Web: www.incanite.co.uk

CONTACT: Eric Richards (mang), Peter Miles (sales)

(#)(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 5000 kg; s-g iron to 5000 kg; wear res. iron to 5000 kg; Compacted Graphite to 3000 kg; Incanite to 5000 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; moulding; Cold Box. Approvals: ISO 9002; Lloyds Register. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating; Solstar Simulation; Prototype facilities. Group affil: Candover Investments plc. Speciality: High duty irons, SG, flake, heat wear, corrosion & compacted graphite: jobbing, batch & shell production facilities. Brand names: Incanite.

Number of employees: 74

Investacast Ltd

Mullacott Cross Ind Est, Ifracombe, Devon EX34 8PL.

Tel: +44(0)1271 866200

Fax: +44(0)1271 667148

Email: info@invstacast.com

Web: www.investacast.com

CONTACT: P J Clarke (sales), D Hillman (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: carbon steel to 15 kg; low alloy steel to 15 kg; heat res. steel to 15 kg; stainless steel to 15 kg; copper & alloys to 15 kg; alum. & alloys to 15 kg; Monels to 15 kg; STE to 15 kg. Processes: investment. Approvals: BS 5750 Part 2; ISO 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom: heat treatment; machineshop. Group affil: BICTA: BEMA. Speciality: Quality investment castings by the lost wax process.

Number of employees: 50

Investment Castings (Congleton) Ltd

Greenfield Ind Est, Back Lane, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4TR.

Tel: +44(0)1260 280181

Fax: +44(0)1260 298208

CONTACT: B W Clarkson (mang), David W Clarkson (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: carbon steel to 10 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 10 kg; stainless steel to 10 kg; copper & alloys to 11 kg; alum. & alloys to 7 kg; Monel to 10 kg; Tool Steel to 10 kg. Processes: investment. Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: toolroom: heat treatment. Speciality: Specialist precision casting manufacturers by the lost wax process.

Investment Castings Ltd

Birchwood Ind Est, 130 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5JN.

Tel: +44(0)1707 262871

Fax: +44(0)1707 271565

CONTACT: Mark Wilson (mang), Mark Wilson (sales), Mark Wilson (foundry)

(#)(*)(@@) Metals cast: s-g iron to 20 kg; wear res. iron to 10 kg; carbon steel; low alloy steel; heat res. steel; stainless steel; copper & alloys; alum. & alloys; zinc based alloys to 20 kg; heat res. iron to 20 kg; cobalt/nickel base. Processes: investment. Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop; flaw detection. Speciality: Small batch & high volume repetition lost wax precision investment castings, produced up to 15 kg. In ferrous & non ferrous metals including stainless steel nickel & copper based alloys, mild & alloy steel, tool steels, aluminium alloys & copper based alloys. Rapid prototyping & ornate brasswork castings can be supplied machined, heat treated, plated & painted/coated etc.

lpswich Foundry Co

PO Box 44, Ranelagh Road, lpswich, Suffolk IP2 0AQ.

Tel: +44(0)1473 556013

Fax: +44(0)1473 689232

Email: richard.morley@compare.com

CONTACT: C Tornay-Godfrey (mang), R Morley (sales), R Morley (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 4000 kg; s-g iron to 2000 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. Bond. sand. Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom: heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating. Group affil: Invensys; Compair. Speciality: High integrity pressurised CTGS (IlK PS I). Multi-cored castings in S-g iron. 15 day lead time.

Number of employees: 72

Ironbridge Gorge Museum

Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire TFB 7AW.

Tel: +44(0)1952 586063

Fax: +44(0)1952 568016

Email: info@igmt.vtel.co.uk

Web: www.vtel.co.uk/igmt

CONTACT: Roger Fewtrell (mang)

(@)(*) Metals cast: grey iron to 100 kg. Processes: greensand. Speciality: Decorative & firebars etc for steam engines.

Number of employees: 3

Irons Bros Ltd

The Foundry, Polmorla Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JP.

Tel: +44(0)1208 812635

Fax: +44(0)1208 814864

CONTACT: J H Irons, W J Sutton (mang), WJ Sutton (foundry)

(#)(@)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 16000 kg: copper & alloys to 100 kg; Lead to 5400 kg. Processes: chem. Bond. sand. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop; paint/coating. Speciality: Boat & yacht keels.

Island Scientific Ltd

Unit 4, Ventnor Ind Est, Station Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1DX.

Tel: +44(0)1963 855822

Fax: +44(0)1983 852146

Email: sales@island-scientific.co.uk

Web: www.island-scientific.co.uk

CONTACT: AV Barrett (mang), A Lloyd (sales)

(*) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 10 kg; silver. Processes: investment. Speciality: Specialists in vacuum equipment of all types especially casting equipment. A wide range of units for use in lost-wax moulding, de-waxing & casting. The company's equipment is well established in the jewellery trade, & sales are made to organisations & individuals who wish to undertake sculpture casting.

Number of employees: 9

L C Jay Ltd

19/21 Oak Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 3AU.

Tel: +44 (0) 1603 628798

Fax: +44 (0) 1603 611910

Email: enquiries@lcjay.co.uk

Web: www.lcjay.co.uk

CONTACT: J Bond (mang), J Mason (sales), Paul Reeve (foundry)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 500 kg; malleable iron to 500 kg; s-g iron to 500 kg; wear res. iron to 500 kg; copper & alloys to 400 kg; alum. & alloys to 550 kg; zinc based alloys to 300 kg; antimonial lead to 5000 kg; pure lead to 5000 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond, sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate; moulding; diecasting (gray); diecasting (LP); diecasting (HP); investment. Approvals: BS 5750 Part 2, ISO 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop: toolroom; heat treatment; NDT (radiographic); NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop; paint/coating; Shot blasting; Polish/finishing; Patinating. Speciality: Radiation shielding & containers. Supply & installation of architectural castings.

Number of employees: 28

JBM International Ltd

Kingsilver Refinery, Church Lane, Hixon, Staffordshire ST18 0PY.

Tel: +44 (0) 1889 271491

Fax: +44 (0) 1889 271191

Email: jesbrough@aol.com

Web: www.jessebroughmetals.com

CONTACT: M Brough (mang), Ashley Brough (sales), Chris Baldwin (foundry) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 200 kg; Ingot Manufacturer & supp. Processes: Dross processing; Recycling; Casthouse scrap. Speciality: Specification Ingot manufacturer to supply castings manufacturers - toll process or purchase aluminium drosses.

Number of employees: 30

Hugh Jennings Ltd

Tatham Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 2AG.

Tel: +44 (0) 191 514 7050

Fax: +44 (0) 191 564 1096

Email: ve12@dial.pipex.com

CONTACT: M D Seelay (mang)

(#)(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 57 kg; s-g iron to 1500 kg; wear res. iron to 5000 kg; carbon steel to 7500 kg; low alloy steel to 7500 kg; stainless steel to 7500 kg; copper & alloys to 750 kg; alum. & alloys to 150 kg; silicon iron to 500 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; moulding; centrifugal. In-house facilities: patternshop; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop. Group affil: Jennings Winch & Foundry Co Ltd. Speciality: Cathodic protection anodes, centrifugal castings, materials supply.

Jennings Winch & Foundry Co Ltd

Tatham Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 2AG.

Tel: +44 (0) 191 567 4408

Fax: +44 (0) 191 510 1549

CONTACT: D H Jennings (mang), M R Boland (sales), M Boland (foundry)

(@)(*)(##) Metals cast: grey iron to 6000 kg; s-g iron to 3000 kg; wear res. iron to 3000 kg; carbon steel to 1000 kg; low alloy steel; heat res. steel to 1000 kg; stainless steel to 1000 kg; corrosion resistant to 2000 kg: silicon iron to 500 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; centrifugal. Approvals: BS-1452, BS-2789; BS-4844 Pt 1/2/3; BS1591, EN-ISO 9002. In-house facilities: patternshop; NDT (ultrasonic); machineshop. Group affil: Hugh Jennings Ltd. Speciality: Heat, wear, impact & corrosion resistant materials to customers individual specifications.

J L French - Cheshunt

Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 9SR.

Tel: +44 (0) 1992 624352

Fax: +44 (0) 1992 635353

CONTACT: D Maddin (sales)

(#)(@)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: QS 9000; BS EN ISO 9002. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop. Group affil: J L French. Speciality: Aluminium automotive components, cast, machined & assembled to exceed customer expectations.

J L French - Presteigne

Harper Street, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2AL.

Tel: +44 (0) 1544 267551

Fax: +44 (0) 1544 267032

CONTACT: P Davidson (mang), G Hayball (sales), Graham Whitney (foundry)

(#)(@)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 20 kg. Processes: diecasting (grav); diecasting (HP); Vacuum diecasting. Approvals: BS 5750/ISO 9001:1987; ISO 9002; QS 9000. In-house facilities: toolroom; NDT (radiographic); machineshop; crack detection; S.P.C. Group affil: J L French. Speciality: High quality precision die castings finished machined to customer requirements. Aluminium automotive components, cast, machined and assembled to exceed customer expectations.

J L French - Witham

16 Freebornes Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3DX.

Tel: +44 (0) 1376 500700

Fax: +44 (0) 1376 501117

CONTACT: T Price (mang), K Smith (sales), S Rainger (foundry)

(#)(@)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 5 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP); vacuum casting. Approvals: ISO 9001, Ford Q1, QS9000; VDA 6.1; FSS. In-house facilities: toolroom; NOT (radiographic); machineshop; vibrating; shotblasting. Group affil: J L French. Speciality: Aluminium automotive components, cast, machined & assembled to exceed customer expectations.

Johnson Radley Ltd

Grangefield Ind Est, Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28 7XN.

Tel: +44 (0) 113 224 8200

Fax: +44 (0) 113 224 8242

CONTACT: Chris McDermott (mang), Alan Critchlow (sales), Andy Knight (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 80 kg; s-g iron to 80 kg; copper & alloys to 100 kg; Aluminium Bronze to 190 kg. Processes: greensand; Shell Core Making; Beta Set Core Making; Castings With Bonded; Wear Resistant; Inserts. Approvals: ISO 9002; TUV. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop. Speciality: High integrity, pressure tight, weld-free castings. Brand names: Jorad.

Number of employees: 50

Johnstone Castings & Engineering Ltd

Drakemyre Works, Dalry, Stratholyde KA24 5JL.

Tel: +44 (0) 1294 832260

Fax: +44 (0) 1294 833535

Email: sales@johnstonecastings.co.uk

Web: www.johnstone.castings.co.uk

CONTACT: Ian McWhirter (mang), Ian McWhirter (sales). S Mcpherson (foundry)

(#)(@)(@@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 200 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; diecasting (gray); investment; Design Assistance; Sand Casting; Sub-Assembly; Finite Element Ani; Solidif'tion Model'g. Approvals: ISO 9002; BAE Systems. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; heat treatment; machineshop; paint/coating; Spectrograph; Heat treatment. Group affil: Castings Development Centre; Federation of Small Businesses; Family Business Enterprise. Speciality: Manufacture of technically challenging aluminium castings.

Number of employees: 140

Jones & Campbell Ltd

Torwood Foundry, Larbert, Stirlingshire FK5 4PJ.

Tel: +44 (0) 1324 562114

Fax: +44 (0)1324 552879

Email: jones.campbell@btintemet.com

Web:www.btinternet.com/~jones.campbell/main.htm

CONTACT: R F Jones (mang), R Williamson (sales), G M Campbell (foundry)

(#) Metal cast: grey iron to 150 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; coremaking. Approvals: BS EN, ISO 9000. In-house facilities: patternshop; heat treatment; NDT (ultrasonic); paint/coating. Speciality: Gearbox type castings.

Number of employees: 250

J T & E Castings Ltd

Haigh Foundry, Leyland Mill Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 2SA.

Tel: +44 (0) 1942 241966

Fax: +44 (0) 1942 492136

Email: enquiries@jte-castings.co.uk

Web: www.jte-castings.co.uk/

CONTACT: M Bradley (mang), M Bradley (sales), M Bradley (foundry)

(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 350 kg; s-g iron to 250 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand. In-house facilities: paint/coating; shotblasting. Speciality: Pump & Compressor Castings. General engineering.

Number of employees: 13

A Kay & Sons Ltd

Manor Street, Audenshaw, Greater Manchester M34 5JH.

Tel: +44 (0) 161 330 1230

Fax: +44 (0) 161 343 2264

Email: akay@aol.com

CONTACT: R A Kay (mang)

(#)(@) Metals cast: copper & alloys to 100 kg; alum. & alloys to 50 kg; zinc based alloys. Processes: greensand; chem. bond. sand; [CO.sub.2] silicate. In-house facilities: machineshop. Speciality: Valve castings.

Kemlows Diecasting Products Ltd

Charlton Mead Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0HB.

Tel: +44 (0) 1992 460671

Fax: +44 (0) 1992 446889

CONTACT: D A Lowe (mang), SW Lowe (sales), C Lamont (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 1 kg; zinc based alloys to 1 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: ISO 9002. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop. Speciality: Cellular manufacture.

Kenrick Engineering Ltd

PO Box 9, Union Street, Kenrick Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 6DB.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 553 2741

Fax: +44 (0) 121 500 6332

Email: sales@kenrick.prestel.co.uk

CONTACT: P Biggs (sales), B Townsend (foundry)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: to 5 kg; zinc based alloys to 5 kg; ZA8, ZA12, ZA27 to 5 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP); Presswork; Injection Moulding. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; machineshop; paint/coating; injection moulding. Group affil: Spire Group Ltd. Speciality: High quality precision diecastings in zinc. Brand names: Excalibur, Kenrick, Mancastor, Rapier, Sentrilock, Shepherd.

Number of employees: 130

Kenwell Precision Diecastings Ltd

Smallbridge Business Park, Riverside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 2SH.

Tel: +44 (0) 1706 640412

Fax: +44 (0) 1706 711894

Email: kenwell@zen.co.uk

CONTACT: E N Heginbotham (mang), N P Heginbotham (sales), I W Hines (foundry)

(#)(@)(*) Metals cast: alum. & alloys; zinc based alloys to 3 kg. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: BS EN ISO 9002; BS 1004 A. In-house facilities: patternshop; toolroom; paint/coating. Group affil: Engineering Employers Federation. Speciality: Conduit fittings. Brand names: Kenwell.

KG Diecasting (Weston) Ltd

Tudor Centre, 264 Milton Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS22 8EN.

Tel: +44 (0) 1934 412665

Fax: +44 (0) 1934 412886

CONTACT: K Glimstead (mang), R S Rigney (sales), R S Rigney (foundry)

(#)(@) Metals cast: zinc based alloys. Processes: diecasting (HP). Approvals: BS 1004A. In-house facilities: toolroom; machineshop; paint/coating. Speciality: Pressure diecastings to BS 1004A.

Number of employees: 9

Founders in the UK and Ireland

Jack Kilner & Son Ltd

Standard Engineering Works, Slaithwaite Road, Meltham, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 3NY.

Tel: +44 (0)1484 850784

Fax: +44 (0)1484 852655

CONTACT: Peter Kilner (mang)

(@) Metals cast: grey iron to 300 kg; s-g iron to 300 kg; wear res. iron to 300 kg. Processes: greensand; chem. bond, sand.

Kirkpatrick Ltd

Frederick Street, Walsall, West Midlands W52 9NF.

Tel: +44 (0)1922 620026

Fax: +44 (0)1922 722525

CONTACT: J B Anderson (mang)

(#)(@) Metals cast: malleable iron to 5 kg. Processes: greensand. In-house facilities: patternshop; machineshop. Speciality: Builders' ironmongery.

KRR Metals Ltd

Unit 28, Shifnall Ind Est, Lanledge, Lane, Shifnall, Shropshire.

Tel: +44 (0)1952 463636

Fax: +44 (0)1952 463636

CONTACT: KR Reynolds, A Reynolds (mang)

KTH Droitwich Ltd

North Bank, Berry Hill Ind Est, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 9AU.

Tel: +44 (0)1905 771021

Fax: +44 (0)1905 772193

CONTACT: Paul Hewitt (mang), David Colley (foundry)

(#) Metals cast: alum. & alloys to 25 kg. Processes: chem. bond. sand; moulding; diecasting (grav). Approvals: QS9000; ISO9002; ISO14001. In-house facilities: machineshop. Speciality: Gravity diecasting in large quantities.

Number of employees: 120

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