Official UK Representative
Modtech India
Advanced equipment and automation systems for the investment casting industry, supported in the UK by Cast-Link.
Official UK Representative
Advanced equipment and automation systems for the investment casting industry, supported in the UK by Cast-Link.
Cast-Link is the official UK representative for Modtech India, a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced equipment and automation systems for the investment casting industry.
Tony Buckland has been appointed UK Director for Modtech India. With more than 45 years of experience in the global foundry and investment casting sector, Tony supports UK customers with new capital equipment projects, process improvement and long-term foundry development.
The partnership combines Cast-Link’s local industry knowledge and customer support with Modtech’s engineering capability. UK investment foundries gain direct access to wax injection machines, ceramic shelling systems, robotic automation, material handling solutions and complete turnkey foundry projects.
In addition to supplying new equipment, Cast-Link and Modtech work with UK manufacturers on process optimisation, productivity improvements, equipment refurbishment and future expansion programmes.
Modtech designs and manufactures equipment for investment foundries, from individual machines through to complete turnkey plants.
Precision wax injection equipment for consistent pattern production and improved wax-room control.
Shell plant solutions designed to improve coating consistency, throughput and process repeatability.
Automation systems for shelling, handling and foundry operations to reduce variation and labour intensity.
Handling solutions that support safer, more efficient movement of patterns, shells and castings through the plant.
Support for existing equipment, process upgrades and productivity improvements in current foundry operations.
Complete project support for new plants and expansion programmes, from equipment selection through to installation planning.
“Having spent my career working within the investment casting industry, I understand the challenges faced by UK foundries and manufacturers. Modtech has developed an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and customer support. I am delighted to represent the company in the UK and look forward to helping customers improve productivity, enhance quality and deliver successful capital investment projects.”
— Tony Buckland, UK Director for Modtech India
Press Release
25 July 2026
Cast-Link is delighted to announce its appointment as the official UK representative for Modtech India, a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced equipment and automation systems for the investment casting industry.
As part of this strategic partnership, Tony Buckland has been appointed UK Director for Modtech India. With more than 45 years of experience in the global foundry and investment casting sector, Tony brings extensive technical, commercial and sourcing expertise to support UK customers with both new capital equipment projects and process improvements.
The partnership combines Cast-Link’s local industry knowledge and customer support with Modtech’s innovative engineering capabilities, enabling UK investment foundries to benefit from direct access to a comprehensive range of equipment including wax injection machines, ceramic shelling systems, robotic automation, material handling solutions and complete turnkey foundry projects.
In addition to supplying new equipment, Cast-Link and Modtech will work closely with UK manufacturers to identify opportunities for process optimisation, productivity improvements, equipment refurbishment and future expansion programmes.
This appointment represents another significant milestone for Cast-Link as it continues to expand its portfolio of technical services, international sourcing capabilities and strategic partnerships for the UK manufacturing and foundry industries.
For UK enquiries about Modtech equipment, automation or foundry projects, contact Tony Buckland.
Tony Buckland — UK Director, Modtech India
Cast-Link: tony@cast-link.co.uk • +44 7889 423757