Birmingham-based Aluminium Casthouse Technologies (ACT) has been recognized for its commitment to innovation, winning the “Most Innovative Company” award at the international BizX 2025 event.
The award, presented at a ceremony hosted by TV presenter Rachel Riley, highlights ACT’s dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve melt quality and reduce costs for its global clientele.
Since its inception in 2016, ACT has focused on revolutionizing the aluminium casthouse industry. The company’s impressive product portfolio, including the BatchPilot furnace weight measurement system, bone ash-free Casiflux launder coating, and environmentally-friendly Refinal fluxes, demonstrates its commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. These products are designed to address key challenges faced by casthouses, such as waste reduction and improving the quality of finished products.
Director John Courtenay, a seasoned expert in the field with prior experience at Foseco Aluminium, expressed his excitement about the award. He emphasized the company’s initial struggles, particularly during the pandemic, and their subsequent resurgence. “Winning this award is amazing,” Courtenay stated. “For the past two years, we’ve been full steam ahead and are excited by our innovation and how our very unique solutions are appealing to the industry.” 
Looking ahead, ACT plans to continue its innovative trajectory, with a new flux product poised to be a “game changer” for casthouses aiming to minimize aborted casts. The company also maintains a strong collaborative relationship with leading research institutions like BCAST at Brunel University London, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.
ACT’s global reach is facilitated by its manufacturing operations in Canada and China, allowing for worldwide export. Their customer base includes major players in the aluminium industry, producing a diverse range of products from high-tensile alloys for electric vehicles and aerospace to foil and canbody stock.
The company’s success is underpinned by its team of dedicated professionals in aluminium technology and related fields. Moreover, ACT provides extensive support to the industry through collaboration with casthouse personnel and a network of agents, distributors, and technical experts worldwide. This commitment to customer support and technical assistance further solidifies ACT’s position as a leader in innovative solutions for the aluminium casthouse sector. This award is well deserved and reflects the dedication and expertise of the entire ACT team.
Source: Aluminium Casthouse Technologies with additional information added by GlassBalkan
