Foundry Services

Delivering high-grade ferrous and non-ferrous castings to OEMs, utilities, and heavy industry - with full pattern-to-finish machined control.

UK-Certified Metal Casting. Precision Engineered. Trusted Since 1919.

Fowler & Holden

Need Reliable Castings for High-Stakes Projects?

  • Long lead times or inconsistent quality from overseas suppliers?
  • Struggling to meet EN or ASTM standards?
  • Rework costs from casting flaws or missed tolerances?

Fowler & Holden offers:

  • Rapid quoting.
  • EN1433-certified casting (including FastFlow™ D400).
  • Tightly integrated machining and post-processing.

Why Choose Fowler & Holden?

UK-Made, UK-Certified Casting Capabilities

  • Ferrous and non-ferrous options.
  • Heat, wear, and corrosion-resistant alloys.
  • Short-run, large batch, or bespoke solutions.
  • Rapid lead times from one integrated site.

Full Workflow Control

  • Pattern making → casting → machining.
  • Quality assurance at every stage.
  • 100+ years of continuous operation.
  • Kitemark™ bridge drainage systems.
  • EN1433, EN124, ASTM grades.

Case Studies

1. D400 Bridge Deck Drainage – FastFlow™

Type-I Kitemarked system for bridges both new and refurbished.

2. OEM Iron Castings – Voestalpine rail castings

Batch-produced EN-compliant housings with post-casting machining in-house.

Technical Capabilities

1. Casting Capabilities

  • Ferrous & non-ferrous grades.
  • Grey, SG (ductile), nickel alloys.
  • Up to 2 tonnes per casting.

2. Moulding Systems

  • Alphaset sand system

3. Certifications & Compliance

  • EN 124, EN 1433 (Type-I), ASTM.
  • TGM Group Quality Assurance.
  • 3rd party inspection welcome.

4. Value-Add Services

  • Machining tolerances to ±0.01mm.
  • Heat treatment, fettling, and shot blasting.

Let’s Start Your Next Casting Project

FAQs

We specialise in ferrous materials including SG (ductile) iron, grey iron, and steel. We also offer non-ferrous options like aluminium bronze and nickel alloys.

Yes. All our castings meet EN (including EN124 and EN1433) and ASTM standards.

Lead times vary by complexity, but thanks to our integrated pattern, foundry, and machining facilities, we typically deliver within 2-4 weeks for most projects.

Yes. We offer full in-house CNC machining including turning, milling and boring. This ensures consistent tolerances and quality control from start to finish.

Fowler & Holden offers custom iron casting services across the UK. We produce tailored, EN-compliant castings for engineering, infrastructure, and OEM projects. Upload your design and request a quote today.

We specialise in small batch and prototype casting. Whether you need 1 or 100 units, Fowler & Holden provides flexible manufacturing options with short lead times and full quality assurance.

Fowler & Holden offers rapid prototyping alongside full iron casting production. We support CAD file uploads, tooling in-house, and short-run castings for fast evaluation.

We supply iron castings to the UK’s construction sector, including drainage, structural, and infrastructure components. Our castings are tested, certified, and fully traceable.

You can request a quote for high-volume iron castings through our RFQ form. Fowler & Holden manages full-scale production, including pattern making and CNC machining.

Fowler & Holden engineers and casts complex iron parts with intricate geometries and tight tolerances. We assist with design for manufacture and can deliver turnkey solutions.

We provide engineering support from concept to casting. Our team advises on materials, tolerances, and casting feasibility to ensure your product is right first time.

As part of our sustainability pledge, Fowler & Holden uses recycled materials, reduces waste, and optimises energy usage — supporting greener UK manufacturing.

We offer in-house machining, drilling, and finishing. This means you get a complete part — from raw casting to final machined product — under one roof.

Fowler & Holden has experience supplying castings to automotive, rail, and transport sectors — including high-strength components and safety-critical parts.

We operate to ISO and EN standards, with full documentation, traceability, and compliance available on request. Perfect for regulated industry supply chains.

Upload your CAD file and specify required tolerances — we’ll provide cast and machined parts with precision fitting and repeatable quality.

We arrange delivery across the UK, including palletised or special freight for large and heavy castings. Our team ensures safe, on-time logistics.

Our agile team turns around urgent jobs fast. Submit your RFQ and drawing — we often quote within 48 hours and offer express casting services.

Fowler & Holden casts a range of alloys including SG iron, grey iron, and nickel-resist materials. We tailor casting grades to your performance needs.

We offer both — from iron casting and heat treatment to CNC machining and finishing — all managed under one roof for better control and faster delivery.

With over 100 years of casting experience, Fowler & Holden supports British manufacturers in energy, rail, marine, and infrastructure sectors.

Visit our case studies page to see project outcomes, client feedback, and real-world applications of our casting and engineering work.

We accept digital RFQs via our website and provide progress updates throughout tooling, casting, and machining stages. Fast and fully traceable.

Fowler & Holden provides prototype casting, inspection, and testing to verify design performance before full production. Ideal for R&D and product validation.

Upload Your Drawings. Get a Quote in 48 Hours.