The Best of British Casting

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The Cast Metals Federation works to foster development, collaboration and innovation in the UK casting industry, to promote good practice, and to represent the best of British casting across the globe.

About Castings

Castings are everywhere: in transport, energy, defence, healthcare and the technology we rely on every single day. UK foundries transform recycled metal into high-value components, powering innovation, performance and sustainability across every major sector. This is a vital industry at the heart of the circular economy and the technologies of tomorrow.

Join CMF

The Cast Metals Federation (CMF) is the voice of the UK casting industry – providing foundries and suppliers with expert representation, industry intelligence and practical support. Membership brings direct, tangible benefits that help your business compete, connect and grow.

CMF Services

The Cast Metals Federation supports members and the wider UK castings industry with a range of specialist services and activities.

CMF delivers and signposts training that builds the skills, knowledge and leadership capability to underpin a safe, successful and forward-looking casting industry.

Our jobs and recruitment services help member companies find and recruit skilled castings professionals.

We organise events and award programmes designed to bring our industry together – sharing best practice and experience, building our collective voice, and celebrating excellence.

Who We Work With

The Cast Metals Federation works with a number of organisations to support the UK castings industry. We also have a number of partner organisations who we have selected to offer services to our Members because of their particular expertise and experience.