Almath Crucibles Ltd, based in Newmarket Suffolk, have joined the Cast Metals Federation.
Almath are a manufacturer of high purity ceramic crucibles and refractory products for a range of high-temperature applications.
As Almath’s Sales Director Michael Misson explains “We could see the clear benefit in joining the Federation. Since we set up in 1996 by my father Alan Misson, we have sought to work with our customers, not only to improve existing products, but bring new ones to the market. Being able to work directly with the users of our products and get their feedback is invaluable. Being part of a trusted organisation like the CMF helps us to achieve this whilst also demonstrating our longer-term commitment to the metals sector in the UK.”
Almath have a track record of excellence, winning the King’s Award for Enterprise Innovation in 2024 for their groundbreaking development in the production of fully densified magnesium oxide (MgO) crucibles, a significant advancement in materials science that caters to high-temperature industrial applications. These MgO crucibles are vital in processes such as molten salt electrolysis, metal melting and slag confining, providing a much-needed solution for the nuclear industry and beyond. Almath are one of the first companies in the UK and Europe to manufacture these components.
Simon Forrester, CMF’s Chief Executive Designate said, “We are delighted to welcome Almath to the CMF family. As the organisation representing the whole value chain of foundries and those who supply them, CMF are a natural home for Almath. Already we are discussing how they can support foundry members with new products and share best practice via our 2025 events programme.”
Dr Tim Clipsham, Materials Processing Director at Almath said “It’s important for us to understand the needs of foundries, and the CMF provides us with a perfect opportunity to speak to the vast majority of the UK industry in one place. We are looking forward to being involved in CMF’s regional meetings and especially the CASTcon event in April, and we have put forward an abstract to present a paper there.”
