Working Capital · Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals
Working Capital for Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals shops
Cover the gap between orders and cash. Our team looks for a funding partner with a working capital structure that fits how you actually run. No equity given up, and no application, origination, or closing fees to you.
Why foundry, castings & primary metals shops choose working capital
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.
Working Capital is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Short-term capital to bridge payroll, materials, and growth spikes.
What foundry, castings & primary metals shops get
- Fast decisions with minimal paperwork
- Uses vary: payroll, materials, repairs, marketing, buyouts
- No equity given up
How it works
- 1Submit a quick inquiry so we can identify the right program
- 2Provide bank statements and basic financials
- 3Receive offers with terms and pricing—choose what fits
- 4Funds land in your operating account
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 referred for working capital
Tell us the basics. We'll confirm the fit and tell you exactly what this program requires before you fill anything long.
- ✓ No application, origination, or closing fees
- ✓ No equity given up
- ✓ US-based foundry, castings & primary metals shops only
Other programs that fit foundry, castings & primary metals
Asset-Based Lending (ABL) for Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals
Revolving lines secured by receivables, inventory, and equipment
Explore Asset-Based Lending (ABL) for Foundry, Castings & Primary MetalsPurchase Order Financing for Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals
Get the capital to fulfill large customer orders without straining cash flow
Explore Purchase Order Financing for Foundry, Castings & Primary MetalsEquipment Financing for Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals
Finance new or used machinery, CNC, robotics, and production lines
Explore Equipment Financing for Foundry, Castings & Primary MetalsWorking Capital for other manufacturing niches
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — working capital is one of the programs we most commonly place for foundry, castings & primary metals shops. Manufacturers who need fast, flexible short-term capital to smooth cash flow or fund a specific opportunity. Full mechanics: the Working Capital program page. Sector overview: Foundry, Castings & Primary Metals.
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.
No. We are an independent business financing referral service and are not paid by you. In most states, funding partners pay us when an account funds or activates; in California and Missouri they instead pay a fixed fee per inquiry, whether or not you are funded. Either way, you pay us nothing.
No. Every program we refer is non-dilutive. You keep 100% ownership of your shop.
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.
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.
Amounts depend on revenue, time in business, and cash flow. Many manufacturers qualify for lines that scale with their monthly deposits.
- Facilities typically range from $25K to $5M.
- Approval leans on monthly revenue and bank activity more than collateral.
- Lines often scale with your average monthly deposits.
- Most programs want at least 6 months in business.
- If you invoice other businesses on terms, compare against invoice factoring.
- Score your readiness to see what size line your revenue supports.
Ready to keep production moving?
Start with a quick inquiry or a phone call. We'll tell you exactly what the right program requires. At no charge.
Apply. Fund. Deliver. No obligation.
AI-assistedCalls, texts, and chats may be answered by Mary, our AI assistant, who takes your details and passes your request to our team. Or email us instead.