Extreme Heat and Metal Casting – How Foundries are Adapting
In recent months the UK has experienced record-breaking temperatures, with multiple heatwaves since May 2026 raising growing concerns about the impact of extreme heat on workers, equipment, the environment and industrial productivity. With no statutory maximum workplace temperature in the UK, an important question arises: at what point does extreme heat make it unsafe for...
NovaCast’s RapidRatings Gold Badge Recognition
We are pleased to share that NovaCast has achieved a H1 2026 Gold Badge from RapidRatings, this distinction places us within the top 20% of all companies rated over the past year. RapidRatings is a globally recognised leader in financial health analytics and supply chain risk management. Achieving this gold badge reflects our commitment to...
NovaCast’s UK and Overseas Supply Chain Capabilities
Our supply chain management has become a critical part of NovaCast’s relationship with its customers. As demand continues to rise, we are focused on ensuring we are continually being efficient, reliable and as flexible as possible to meet our customers growing needs. Our UK Headquarters is equipped with extensive warehousing which is integrated with QA...
NovaCast’s stockholding capability protects customers from Red Sea shipping delays
NovaCast’s customer base is a healthy mix of those ordering from our UK foundry, and those that want to take advantage of the more competitive rates and capacity of our partner foundries in the Far East and India. Clearly, for castings imported from these international locations, the current disruption in the Red Sea could have...
A successful foundry is about so much more than just casting metal
As any buyer of castings will surely understand, there are hundreds of foundries around the world who could cast their component. The complexity of the geometry or the need to use a special alloy may limit that number somewhat, and demand and supply will dictate prices and lead times, but they will still have plenty...