Is asset-based lending (abl) a good fit for foundry, castings & primary metals?

Yes — asset-based lending (abl) is one of the programs we most commonly place for foundry, castings & primary metals shops. Established manufacturers with meaningful receivables, inventory, and/or equipment who want a flexible revolving line.

How fast can a foundry, castings & primary metals shop get funded?

It depends on the program. Factoring often funds within days of account setup; equipment and working capital usually run days to a couple of weeks; SBA and larger term loans take longer. We tell you the real timeline up front.

Do you charge foundry, castings & primary metals manufacturers any fees?

No. We are a business consulting service and are not paid by you. Our funding partners compensate us only after a referred manufacturer actually receives their funds.

Do I have to give up equity?

No. Every program we place is non-dilutive. You keep 100% ownership of your shop.

Can a foundry finance a scrap or alloy price spike?

Yes. A working capital line or asset-based facility secured by inventory and receivables can absorb a scrap steel or aluminum price jump so a melt campaign isn't delayed while pricing settles.

Do lenders work with foundries that supply automotive OEMs and Tier 1s?

Yes. Automotive and Tier 1 supplier receivables are common collateral for factoring and ABL, since the underlying payer credit is typically strong even when payment terms run 60–90 days.

How is ABL different from factoring?

ABL is a revolving line you draw against; factoring is the outright sale of specific invoices. ABL usually has lower cost of capital but stricter eligibility and monthly reporting requirements.

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Asset-Based Lending (ABL) · Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals

Asset-Based Lending (ABL) for Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals shops

Borrow against what you already own. We match foundry, castings & primary metals manufacturers with the asset-based lending (abl) structure that fits how you actually run — no equity given up, no application, origination, or closing fees to you.

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Why foundry, castings & primary metals shops choose asset-based lending (abl)

You're pricing a casting job against scrap steel or aluminum ingot prices that moved twice this week, running a cupola or induction furnace that eats electricity around the clock, and shipping finished parts to an automotive or ag OEM that pays net-60 without apology.

That's the foundry business: capital-intensive, cyclical, and squeezed on both ends. A big order from a Tier 1 automotive supplier or an ag equipment OEM should be good news — and it is, once you can fund the scrap buy, the melt, and the pattern or tooling work to get there.

Asset-Based Lending (ABL) is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Revolving lines secured by receivables, inventory, and equipment.

What foundry, castings & primary metals shops get

Line scales with your business
Often more flexible than traditional bank debt
Rates typically lower than factoring for the right profile

How it works

1The lender evaluates the value of your eligible collateral (AR, inventory, equipment).
2A borrowing base formula determines your available line.
3You draw and repay as needed, with monthly reporting.

Cash-flow realities we see in foundry, castings & primary metals

Scrap, pig iron, and alloy price volatility that outpaces fixed-price customer contracts
Automotive, ag equipment, and industrial OEM customers on net-45 to net-90 terms
EPA/NESHAP-driven capex for melt furnaces, baghouses, and emissions controls
High energy costs and rolling furnace campaigns that can't be paused mid-heat
Long tooling and pattern lead times before a new part number generates revenue

Get placed into asset-based lending (abl)

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✓ No equity given up
✓ US-based foundry, castings & primary metals shops only

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