Pursuit Aerospace Expands Global Casting Operations Through Acquisition and Major Investments
Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, is expanding its aerospace casting capabilities through a combination of strategic acquisition and significant investments at its manufacturing sites in the United Kingdom and Tunisia.The company announced that it completed the acquisition of Creasey Castings Limited on August 11, 2026. The transaction represents Pursuit Aerospace’s sixth acquisition since 2023 and strengthens its position in specialized sandcasting for demanding aerospace applications.
Alongside the acquisition, Pursuit has launched a major expansion of its aerospace casting operations in Tunis, Tunisia. The project will add a third building to the company’s existing manufacturing footprint and is designed to increase production capacity, support additional customer programs and expand the range of processes performed within the facility.Together, the initiatives are intended to strengthen Pursuit’s global casting network and provide additional capacity and capabilities as aerospace manufacturers continue to require highly engineered components and reliable supply-chain capacity.
Acquisition Strengthens UK Sandcasting Capabilities
Creasey Castings Limited is a United Kingdom-based specialist in sandcasting with more than 35 years of experience producing precision magnesium and aluminum castings.The company manufactures cast components for demanding applications and brings a combination of technical expertise, specialized alloys and in-house manufacturing processes to Pursuit’s existing operations.
Creasey’s facility is located next to Pursuit’s existing sandcasting foundry in Sittingbourne, creating an opportunity to combine the capabilities of the two operations. The proximity of the facilities is expected to support a more integrated manufacturing footprint while increasing available capacity.The acquisition comes at a time when aerospace magnesium sandcasting availability remains significantly constrained. By adding Creasey’s capabilities to its existing operation, Pursuit expects to improve its ability to respond to customer requirements and provide additional production capacity in an important area of aerospace manufacturing.Creasey Castings also brings a skilled workforce and broad alloy capabilities to the combined operation. Its technical resources include in-house simulation, heat treatment and nondestructive testing capabilities, providing additional expertise throughout the casting production process.
Integrated Approach to Sittingbourne Operations
Following the acquisition, Creasey Castings will be integrated into Pursuit’s existing Sittingbourne operations.The company plans to make additional investments across the combined sites to build on their complementary capabilities. The integration is expected to create a more comprehensive casting platform capable of supporting Pursuit’s customers across its global aerospace and defense markets.
By bringing the two neighboring operations together, Pursuit can leverage existing infrastructure, manufacturing expertise and specialized personnel while developing additional capacity for future programs.The expanded Sittingbourne capability is also expected to provide customers with greater access to specialized sandcasting resources. This is particularly important for aerospace applications, where component requirements can involve demanding material specifications, tight dimensional requirements and rigorous quality standards.The acquisition therefore forms part of Pursuit’s broader strategy of strengthening its manufacturing network through targeted investments and acquisitions that add capabilities and capacity.
Major Expansion Underway in Tunis
In addition to the UK acquisition, Pursuit has begun a significant expansion of its aerospace casting operations in Tunis, Tunisia.Construction on the expansion began September 3, 2026, with the addition of a third building to Pursuit’s existing Tunis footprint. The new facility will increase the site’s total square footage by approximately 40%.Once the project is completed, Pursuit expects its Tunis operation to occupy more than 140,000 square feet.
The expansion will also support substantial workforce growth. Following completion, the Tunis operation is expected to employ more than 1,000 people, further establishing the facility as an important part of Pursuit’s global aerospace manufacturing network.Pursuit’s Tunis operations specialize in nickel- and cobalt-based investment castings used by leading aircraft engine manufacturers. These materials and processes are important for aerospace applications that require components capable of operating under demanding conditions.
Additional Furnace and Shell Line Capacity
A major objective of the Tunis expansion is to provide additional manufacturing capacity.The new space will accommodate additional furnace and shell line capabilities, allowing Pursuit to increase its ability to produce investment castings while also creating room for new customer programs.Additional furnace capacity can help the company manage greater production requirements, while expanded shell line capacity supports the casting process required for complex aerospace components.
The additional manufacturing space will also allow Pursuit to optimize the overall layout and use of its Tunis footprint. By reorganizing and expanding its operations, the company expects to improve how manufacturing activities are coordinated across the site.This increased capacity is designed not only to support current customer demand but also to position the operation for future work.
Expanding Vertical Integration
Another important element of the Tunis expansion is the opportunity to bring additional post-casting activities inside Pursuit’s manufacturing network.The new facility will create space for the company to insource additional post-casting machining and special processing. This supports Pursuit’s broader vertical integration strategy, in which the company seeks to perform more stages of the manufacturing process within its own operations.
Greater vertical integration can provide manufacturers with additional control over production processes and coordination between different manufacturing stages. For aerospace customers, this can be particularly valuable because components often require multiple specialized processes before they are ready for final use.By expanding its ability to perform these activities internally, Pursuit aims to create a more comprehensive manufacturing solution while increasing the flexibility of its Tunis operation.
Building an Aerospace Casting Center of Excellence
Pursuit said the expansion reflects its continued commitment to developing its Tunis operations as an aerospace casting center of excellence.The combination of expanded physical space, additional production equipment, increased workforce capacity and expanded processing capabilities is expected to strengthen the site’s role within Pursuit’s global manufacturing network.
The Tunis investment also complements Pursuit’s investment in its UK sandcasting operations following the Creasey Castings acquisition.While the two locations specialize in different casting technologies and materials, together they broaden Pursuit’s global casting capabilities. The UK operations provide specialized magnesium and aluminum sandcasting expertise, while the Tunis facility focuses on nickel- and cobalt-based investment castings.This diversified casting capability enables Pursuit to support different aerospace manufacturing requirements across its customer base.
Supporting Aerospace and Defense Customers
The acquisition and facility expansion are part of Pursuit’s continuing efforts to support customers in the aerospace and defense sectors.Aircraft engine manufacturers depend on suppliers capable of producing complex components consistently and at the required quality levels. As demand for aerospace manufacturing capacity continues to develop, suppliers are increasingly focused on expanding production capabilities and strengthening their ability to support long-term programs.
Pursuit’s latest investments are intended to address these requirements by increasing available casting capacity while adding specialized manufacturing capabilities.The company expects the combined investments to provide additional capacity for existing programs and create opportunities to take on new work.The initiatives also demonstrate Pursuit’s approach of using both acquisitions and organic investment to expand its manufacturing platform. The Creasey Castings acquisition adds established expertise and specialized capabilities, while the Tunis expansion increases the company’s existing production footprint.
Expansion Scheduled for Completion in 2027
Pursuit expects the expansion of its Tunis operation to be completed during the second half of 2027.Once completed, the facility will exceed 140,000 square feet and is expected to employ more than 1,000 people. The additional space will provide room for expanded casting operations, additional furnace and shell line capacity, and increased post-casting processing capabilities.
The investment is expected to create a stronger foundation for future growth at the Tunis site while supporting Pursuit’s customers with additional production capacity.Meanwhile, the integration of Creasey Castings into the Sittingbourne operation will further strengthen Pursuit’s position in aerospace sandcasting.
Continued Investment in Manufacturing Capabilities
Pursuit Aerospace President and Chief Commercial Officer Ben Adams said the initiatives represent a significant increase in the company’s investment and sandcasting capacity while adding new capabilities to its overall casting operations.According to Adams, the investments are designed to address important customer requirements and provide the company with the manufacturing resources needed to support those needs over the long term.
The combination of the Creasey Castings acquisition and the Tunis expansion illustrates Pursuit’s broader focus on strengthening its manufacturing infrastructure. By increasing capacity in specialized casting technologies and expanding its ability to perform additional processes internally, the company is positioning its operations to support both current and future aerospace programs.The UK and Tunisia projects also add capacity at strategically important locations within Pursuit’s global manufacturing network. The Sittingbourne integration strengthens the company’s sandcasting capabilities in Europe, while the Tunis investment expands its ability to produce complex investment castings and perform additional downstream processes.
As Pursuit continues to develop its global aerospace manufacturing platform, the company expects these investments to provide greater flexibility, additional production capacity and expanded capabilities for customers across the aerospace and defense industries.With the Creasey Castings acquisition completed in August 2026 and the Tunis expansion now underway, Pursuit Aerospace is continuing to invest in the specialized manufacturing capabilities required to support complex aircraft engine components and the evolving needs of its global customer base.
About Pursuit
Pursuit Aerospace is a leading global manufacturer of complex, tight tolerance components for aeroengine and other aerospace applications. Pursuit provides scaled and vertically-integrated capabilities, include forgings, castings, machined and fabricated parts and component MRO services. The company serves OEM and Tier 1 aerospace and defense customers worldwide through highly integrated processes and lean production systems.