Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Light Metal Casting industry is small in the United Kingdom, with production volumes by weight representing less than 1.0% of global production. The industry's products are used as components in many engineered products, including automotive and aerospace parts. The industry is domestically oriented and has been adversely affected by weak industrial activity in the United Kingdom over the past five years.
The industry is benefiting from re-engineering in the manufacture of some final products where casting is replacing other metal-forming methods (such as forging, machining from bar stock, or fabricated from metal), as metal casting can offer cost savings to the end user... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The industry overall displays a medium level of concentration, though concentration varies by segment. There is a diverse range of products manufactured in the industry, which tends to reduce overall concentration. In 2011-12, the four largest firms are estimated to account for 60% of industry revenue. Industry concentration is lower if the internal light metal casting operations of original equipment manufacturers is included.
Although there are a large number of firms in the industry (173 in 2011-12), the largest light metal casting firms tend to have a toehold in the markets for relatively complex and sophisticated castings... purchase to read more