Sarginsons secures £6 million grant, aims to use 100% recycled aluminium for vehicle production

Sarginsons, an advanced aluminium diecasting firm in Coventry, has been awarded a £6 million grant aimed at expanding its workforce, upgrading equipment, and enhancing its recycling network. The foundry will collaborate with partners, including Aston Martin, on a research initiative to develop lighter vehicle components.

About the programme

Sarginsons plans to utilise 100 per cent recycled aluminium in vehicle production to enhance sustainability and reduce costs while maintaining performance standards. The initiative will also incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) to design new chassis components for an existing Aston Martin model to lower development costs.

The programme is funded by the not-for-profit organisation Advanced Propulsion Centre and Innovate UK. Additionally, the funds will support efforts to transition away from directly mined aluminium. Gavin Shipley from Sarginsons expressed that this research could "lay the blueprint" for industries seeking to improve manufacturing efficiency sustainably.

About Sarginsons

Sarginsons is the only aluminium foundry in the world that integrates Metal Solidification, Digital Twin Simulation, and Topological Optimisation to produce lighter, stronger, and low-carbon castings. It is recognised as a leader in enhancing the mechanical performance of geometrically complex, large structural components while ensuring consistency in both process and product.

The foundry collaborates with multinational OEMs and other foundries, spanning from California to China, guided by leading universities and supported by funding from Innovate. Their mission is clear: to harness casting technology to unlock the vast potential of liquid metal engineering.