What to Expect from a Trusted UK Foundry Partner Fowler and Holden November 17, 2025

What to Expect from a Trusted UK Foundry Partner

UK foundry

When you’re choosing a UK foundry, you need more than a supplier. You need a partner that understands your sector, delivers on time, and supports you from concept to casting.

At Fowler & Holden, we’ve worked with the UK’s infrastructure, marine, utilities and manufacturing sectors for over 100 years. Here’s what partnering with us really means.

Fowler & Holden: More Than Just a Foundry

A UK Casting Partner with Engineering Experience

We don’t just make castings – we help shape them. Our engineers review your drawings, offer advice on castability, and help reduce machining time with smarter pattern design.

Whether you’re uploading a CAD file or bringing in a legacy part for reverse engineering, we make your requirements our priority.

Castings Made in Grimsby, Delivered Nationwide

As a UK-based foundry with national reach, we combine traditional methods with modern processes to offer:

  • Grey and SG iron castings.
  • EN and ISO-compliant quality.
  • Rapid prototyping and batch work.
  • CNC machining in-house.
  • Reliable delivery to anywhere in the UK.

Supporting Complex and Regulated Sectors

1. Infrastructure and Utilities

We’re proud to support public sector and Tier 1 contractors with drainage components, pressure housings, and highway castings – all backed by certified documentation and traceability.

2. Marine and Offshore

We manufacture corrosion-resistant components for harsh environments. Our castings are used in shipbuilding, ports, power stations and coastal infrastructure.

The Value of In-House Capabilities

Unlike many UK foundries, we don’t rely on third parties for finishing. Fowler & Holden offers:

  • In-house pattern shop.
  • On-site machining up to 1.5m.
  • Welding and fabrication.
  • Final inspection and testing.

This gives you faster turnaround, more control, and easier repeatability.

Long-Term Thinking, Lasting Support

Some clients have worked with us for decades. Why? Because we:

  • Store patterns for future use.
  • Maintain production data for reorders.
  • Offer emergency remanufacturing.
  • Handle low-volume legacy parts and urgent replacement castings.
  • Are easy to reach – you can speak directly to an engineer.

We’re not just a casting shop. We’re part of your supply chain.

 

FAQs

What sectors does Fowler & Holden work with?

Infrastructure, marine, energy, transport, and general manufacturing across the UK.

Are your castings EN compliant?

Yes, we produce castings to EN 1561/1563 and can meet ASTM standards if needed.

Do you offer post-casting machining?

All machining is done in-house for full dimensional control.

Can you help with design for manufacture?

Yes – our engineers provide feedback on drawings, tolerances, and tooling design.

Where are you based and where do you deliver?

We’re based in Grimsby and deliver across the UK with tracked and freight options.

Get Started

Partner with a UK foundry that delivers engineered results:

Contact us
Call: +44 (0)1472 355 316
Email: admin@fowlerandholden.co.uk