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Global sourcing for cast components: benefits, risks and how to manage them

14 August 2026 Brad Goldingay, Commercial Manager at Investacast, explains the benefits of sourcing castings overseas, the risks involved, and how a managed sourcing partner with 40 years of foundry relationships delivers secured supply.

Manufacturing solutions for aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers at FIA 2026

10 July 2026 Ahead of FIA 2026, Investacast explains how investment casting supports aircraft interiors programmes, and how working within Expromet Technologies Group gives OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers access to integrated casting, machining and fabrication expertise.

Integrated manufacturing for complex investment casting customers

28 May 2026 Manufacturing Today recently featured Expromet CEO Rob Guest making the case for integrated manufacturing as the smarter model for OEMs, Tier 1s and the engineering businesses that supply them.

Aerospace investment casting

5 March 2026 This procurement-focused guide explains how aerospace investment casting supports structural performance, weight efficiency and compliance. Learn how to evaluate suppliers, assess materials and reduce sourcing risk across UK and international aerospace programmes.

Bespoke metal components for industrial automation

11 February 2026 Discover how Investacast supports industrial automation with precision-engineered metal components, optimised design, and the best metal forming processes.

Expromet Technologies Group expands UK manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of Tiverton Fabrications Limited.

28 January 2026 Expromet Technologies Group has announced the acquisition of Tiverton Fabrications Limited, a renowned and trusted provider of fabricated and welded solutions.

Which materials are best for investment casting?

22 September 2025 A guide to choosing the best alloys for investment casting, including stainless steel, aluminium, and nickel-base superalloys.

Investing in our people – building stronger leadership to deliver better service

14 August 2025 We believe that investing in our people is one of the best ways to deliver long-term value to our customers. That’s why we’ve recently partnered with SWMAS to deliver an Operational Leadership Development Programme here at Investacast.

What are investment castings? A complete guide for engineers and buyers

18 June 2025 A comprehensive guide to investment casting - how it works, when to use it, and how Investacast supports engineers and buyers from design to delivery.

Reduce USA tariff exposure in manufacturing

21 May 2025 By leveraging high-quality UK and non-China global sourcing, we help customers reduce USA tariff exposure in manufacturing while enhancing supply chain stability, quality and responsiveness.

Manufacturing for aircraft interiors: join us at AIX Hamburg, 8-10th April 2025

30 March 2025 Our team is gearing up to meet you in person at the Aircraft Interiors Exhibition (AIX) in Hamburg from 8-10 April to help you find new supply chain partnerships for high quality performance-critical components.

Your trusted casting supplier for energy sector components

11 February 2025 Discover how Investacast de-risks the supply of components for the energy sector by delivering high-quality performance-critical components on time and to specification.

Stock management and stockholding at Investacast

17 December 2024 We support 100% on-time delivery, and offer stockholding and order call-off facilities. We help manage the supply of parts efficiently for our customers, helping to de-risk supply and delivering logistical and cost benefits too.

Meet Rob Porter, Technical Manager

25 November 2024 As Technical Manager at Investacast, Rob Porter plays a key role in the design and manufacture of precision investment castings. With extensive industry experience, Rob collaborates closely with customers to refine and optimise component designs helping them achieve cost-effective and innovative solutions.

Investment casting nickel-base superalloys for corrosion resistance

27 September 2024 In this blog we discuss why air investment casting is the optimal solution for nickel-base superalloy components required for corrosion resistance.

Why use nickel-base superalloys? – casting strong components for extreme temperatures and corrosive environments

29 August 2024 Nickel base superalloys are increasingly cast for demanding applications in preference to materials such as steel and iron because of their strength and ability to resist corrosion.

Forging vs Investment Casting – what’s the best manufacturing process for nickel-base superalloys?

22 July 2024 This article will explore why investment casting might be the optimal choice for creating corrosion-resistant parts from nickel-base superalloys.

Casting innovation for aircraft interiors

18 June 2024 Discover how UK aircraft interiors casting company Investacast innovates to reduce costs and environmental impact in aircraft seating.

Visit Expromet at Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg 28-30 May

16 May 2024 Join Expromet at Stand 5A21 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) to explore our advanced engineering solutions for aircraft interiors, and discuss how we can support you.

Air or Vacuum investment casting – which is best when casting nickel-base superalloy components?

30 April 2024 Investment casting can be carried out in air, or in a vacuum. In this blog, we compare the two processes and look at the benefits of each when casting components from nickel-base superalloys.