Casting of other non-ferrous metals Companies in the UK

SIC 24540Manufacturing|148.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
119
Active

119 active UK companies are classified under casting of other non-ferrous metals (SIC code 24540), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section C — Manufacturing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 5.1% dissolution rate — 119 of 137 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 148.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 69% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company in this sector is 20.3 years old, suggesting established and stable operators. London leads with 17% of companies in this sector. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1906.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

119
Active Companies
C
SIC Section
1906
Oldest Company
148.5%
Growth (2020s)
20.3 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 148.5% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
18%
24%
36%
Pre-1990: 23
1990s: 8
2000s: 24
2010s: 33
2020s: 49

Data Signals

Governance
4175 src
Financial
4156 src
Risk
1426 src
Compliance
1407 src
Trade
1041 src
innovation
152 src
ESG
83 src
operational
41 src
growth
21 src
corporate_structure
21 src
quality
11 src

Sector Overview

The casting of other non-ferrous metals sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">5.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 20.3 years old. Geographic concentration: 17% in LONDON.

5.1%
Dissolution rate
20.3 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (25%)Large: 12 (75%)

Government Activity

Companies in the casting of other non-ferrous metals sector have been awarded 2 government contracts worth £0.1M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many casting of other non-ferrous metals companies are there in the UK?

There are 119 active companies classified under SIC code 24540 (Casting of other non-ferrous metals) in the UK, out of 137 total registered.

What is SIC code 24540?

SIC code 24540 stands for "Casting of other non-ferrous metals". It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most casting of other non-ferrous metals companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (20), KENILWORTH (9), SHEFFIELD (6).

What is the average age of casting of other non-ferrous metals companies?

The average active casting of other non-ferrous metals company in the UK is 20.3 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1906.

What government data is available for casting of other non-ferrous metals companies?

Our database contains 1,250 data signals across 11 categories for active casting of other non-ferrous metals companies. The largest category is Governance with 417 signals from 5 government sources.

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