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Welcome to our video page. Here you'll find a collection of short films giving you some insight into our production methods, our people and our facilities. Click the headings below to view the corresponding video.

Apprentices-Video

Apprentices

MAT Foundry Group offers an established apprenticeship training program offering BTEC and C&G qualifications across a variety of roles, and you can earn as you learn too.

Claire Keep HR Manager
MAT GROUP
Activity-Day-Video

Apprentice Activity Day

Take a look back on action packed day for MAT Foundry apprentices...

Claire Keep HR Manager
MAT GROUP
Harry-Video

Harry Pickard

I've always been interested in working in the automotive industry and I've always wanted to be an ecltrical engineer and this seemed the best way for me to do so.

Harry Pickard First Year Apprentice
MAT GROUP
Josh-B-Video

Josh B

I thought it was time I did something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I'd like to work my way up here and see where it takes me.

Josh B First Year Apprentice
MAT GROUP
Kieran-Video

Kieran

I chose to do an apprenticeship because it allowed me to be hands on, which is something that I really enjoy.

Kieran First Year Apprentice
MAT GROUP
MAT-Graduation-Schemes-Video

MAT Foundry Group Graduation Schemes

Find out what life's like for those embarking on the MAT Foundry Graduation Scheme...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT GROUP
Matt-H-Video

Matt Hobbs

I chose to do an apprenticeship because I felt like it was the best avenue for me, I wanted to earn and learn at the same time and develop my skills.

Matt Hobbs Production Engineer
MAT GROUP
Nick-Video

Nick Bolton

I personally would recommend the management trainee programme to anyone who is self-sufficient and wants to build their own career. I've been given more freedom in this role than any other I've previously been in.

Nick Bolton Buyer
MAT GROUP
Ondrej-Video

Ondrej Chyla

I would like to thank MAT for giving me this incredible opportunity - not only the valuable work experiecne but also the chance to travel the world.

Ondrej Chyla Production Processes
MAT GROUP
Our-People-MF-Video

Our People

MAT Foundry Group's success as a leading supplier of cast iron automotive components is in no small part to the incredible people who work with us. 

Claire Keep HR Manager
MAT GROUP
Pensions-Video

Pension Scheme

For internal use. A Pension instruction video for MAT Foundry staff...

Iain Davey Pension Trustee
MAT GROUP
Hydraulic-Housing-Video

The Diesel Injection Pump Housing

Did you know it takes 250 millionths of a second to inject fuel into an engine's combustion chamber?. See how...

Farhad Kamali Sales Manager
SCHMIDT
Camshaft-Creation-Video

The Creation of A Camshaft

The MAT Foundry Group machines 2.5 million cam shafts a year. See how...

Ronald Ziegler Sales Manager
SCHMIDT
Diff-Case-Video

The Differential Case

The MAT Foundry Group create differential cases found in vehicles across the world. Learn more...

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MAT MACHINING
MINCER
PTR
SCHMIDT
Brake-Caliper-Video

Heavy Duty Brake Caliper

The Heavy Duty Brake Calipers produced by MAT Foundry provide optimum efficiency. Take a look...

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MINCER
Hydraulic-Housing-Video

Industrial Hydraulic Housing

This complex core intensive cast is forged by the specialist MAT Dania facility, and supplied to leading fluid power industries around the world.

Allan Troleson Sales Manager
MAT DANIA
Balancing-System-Video

Lanchester Balancing System

Assembled and machined by Schmidt Automotive, the Lanchester Balancing System cast by MAT Foundries Europe is found in vehicles across the world.

Ronald Ziegler Sales Manager
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
SCHMIDT
Our-Products-Video

Our Products

A detailed look at the highly quality products we supply to the automotive, hardware and fencing industries.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT GROUP
Steering-Knuckle-Video

Steering Knuckle

Passenger cars performance is constantly improving. As a result, mechanical stresses on the components are increasing – particularly for chassis applications.

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MAT MACHINING
brake-discs-2023

Brake Discs

Brake discs have been a key component of a braking system invented in the late 1800s but still relied on today.

Vratilsav Cernhous Commercial Director - Eurac Hradec
EURAC
MAT DALIAN
MINCER
brake-discs-2023

Brake Calipers

Brake calipers do as much as any component to help a car stop.

Vratilsav Cernhous Commercial Director - Eurac Hradec
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MINCER
diff-case-video

Differential Case

Differential cases transfer an engine’s torque to the wheels, splitting the power to enable them to spin at different speeds (rpm).

Vratilsav Cernhous Commercial Director - Eurac Hradec
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MINCER
camshaft-video-thumb

Camshaft and Balancing Shafts

The MAT Foundry Group has been producing world class balancing shafts and camshafts for nearly 40 years.

Shaun Lindfield Group Commercial Director - MAT Foundry
SCHMIDT
diph-video-thumb

Diesel Injection Pump Housing

Despite being developed more than 200 yeas ago, this part remains vital today.

Shaun Lindfield Group Commercial Director - MAT Foundry
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
norican-list

Sustainability at EURAC Poole

For foundries, cutting carbon is becoming a major competetive advantage.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
EURAC
Core-Making-Video

Core Making

High-Quality cores are essential to the iron casting process. See how we create them...

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
sand-reclamation-thumb

Sand Reclamation

Since the installation we have seriously reduced the amount of sand brought into our core shop.

Adam Krosnar-Clarke Strategic Purchasing Manager
EURAC
Finishing-Video

Finishing at MAT Foundry

Every part created by MAT Foundry is visually inspected and finished. See how...

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Green-Initiatives-Eurac-Video

Green Initiatives

Eurac Poole is committed to reducing its environmental impact each year. See how we achieve this...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Machining-Video

Machining at MAT Foundry

The MAT Foundry Group's continued investment in advanced machining technology allows us to produce industry leading grey & ductile automotive & industrial components. See for yourself...

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT GROUP
Pouring-Video

Melting and Pouring

MAT Foundry Group casts 550,000 tonnes of grey and ductile iron every year. We turn recycled scrap metal into some of the most reliable automotive components available.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Melting-Video

Melting at MAT Foundry

MAT Foundry Group melts 550,000 tonnes of iron every year - recycling scrap metal into millions of new parts and components.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Pouring-MF-Video

Pouring at MAT Foundry

The MAT Foundry Group pours 550,000 tonnes of metal every year. Learn more...

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Proservice-Video

ProserviceTech

MAT Foundry have partnered up with Pro Service, innovators in metallurgy and equipment manufacturing... 

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Research-Video

Research and Development

We continually invest in new technologies in order to develop the highest quality automotive components in the world.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT GROUP
Inspection-Video

Testing and Inspection

MAT Foundry Group invests hugely in state-of-the-art testing and inspection facilities.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
suppliers-thumb-23

Suppliers

Our supplier relationship is about teamwork and collaboration.

Adam Krosnar-Clarke Strategic Purchasing Manager
EURAC
announcement-thumb

New Foundry Announcement

I'm very excited to annouce the MAT Foundry Group have started a project to build a new foundry in Mexico.

Thomas Krosnar Group President
MAT GROUP
Dalian-Video

Dalian

MAT Dalian boasts world class production facilities and state of the art inspection equipment. It manufactures grey and ductile iron automotive components with a total capacity of 50,000MT per year.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT DALIAN
Dalian-Flyby-Video

Dalian Flyby

Our Dalian site spans 138,372m2. Learn more here...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT DALIAN
Dania-Flyby-Video

Dania Flyby

A flyby of our Dania facility. Split across two locations in Denmark and Poland, they specialise in the production of Industrial Hydraulic Housings.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT DANIA
Eurac-22-Video

Eurac

Split across three locations: UK, Czech Republic and Germany; Eurac produces brake discs and drums for OEM and aftermarket. With a casting capacity of 120,000 MT, Eurac also machines 5.5 million brake discs and drums per year with its three machining facilities.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Eurac-Numbers-Video

Eurac by Numbers

Take a look at the facts and figures behind the Eurac operation...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Poole-Flyover-Video

Eurac Poole Flyby

Eurac Poole produces grey iron brake discs for passenger, commercial and racing vehicles. Learn more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Hradec-Flyby-Video

Hradec Flyby

The Hradec plant employs 250 staff. Discover more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Machining-Line-Video

Hradec's Machining Line

Check out Eurac Hradec's CNC machining line. These state of the art machines will be working round the clock to finishing 3,000 tonnes of brake drums a year.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
MAT-Machining-Flyby-Video

MAT Machining Europe - Fly Over

Learn more about our five machining plants based in Germany.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT MACHINING
Mincer-22-Video

Mincer

Located in Ecatepec Mexico City, MAT Mincer Ltd houses three modern foundries and spans more than 170,000 square feet. Learn more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MINCER
Mincer-New-Video

MAT Mincer - New Foundry

Take a look inside the new MAT Mincer foundry in Mexico...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MINCER
Mincer-Flyover-Video

Mincer Flyover

The MAT Mincer site spans more than 170,000 square feet and covers 6.6 acres. See for yourself...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MINCER
Neunkirchen-Flyby-Video

Neunkirchen Flyby

Employing 350 staff, this plant produces brake callipers and carriers, diesel injection pump housings and backing plates.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
Furnace-Video

Neunkirchen Furnace

Our Neunkirchen facility has recently switched on four brand new furnaces, arranged in two tandem setups. Take a look...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
Neunkirchen-Showcase-Video

Neunkirchen Showcase

MFE produces ductile iron automotive components for passenger cars and heavy duty vehicles. Learn more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
Ueckermunde-Showcase-Video

Ueckermunde Showcase

Ductile iron and automotive compoenents for passenger cars and heavy duty vehicles are produced at the Ueckermunde plant. Learn more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
Welcome-Dania-Video

Welcome to Dania

Dania has been casting and machining complex hydraulic components since the 1940s. 

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT DANIA
norican-list

Sustainability at EURAC Poole

For foundries, cutting carbon is becoming a major competetive advantage.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
EURAC
announcement-thumb

New Foundry Announcement

I'm very excited to annouce the MAT Foundry Group have started a project to build a new foundry in Mexico.

Thomas Krosnar Group President
MAT GROUP
Hydraulic-Housing-Video

The Diesel Injection Pump Housing

Did you know it takes 250 millionths of a second to inject fuel into an engine's combustion chamber?. See how...

Farhad Kamali Sales Manager
SCHMIDT
Apprentices-Video

Apprentices

MAT Foundry Group offers an established apprenticeship training program offering BTEC and C&G qualifications across a variety of roles, and you can earn as you learn too.

Claire Keep HR Manager
MAT GROUP
Camshaft-Creation-Video

The Creation of A Camshaft

The MAT Foundry Group machines 2.5 million cam shafts a year. See how...

Ronald Ziegler Sales Manager
SCHMIDT
Core-Making-Video

Core Making

High-Quality cores are essential to the iron casting process. See how we create them...

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Dalian-Video

Dalian

MAT Dalian boasts world class production facilities and state of the art inspection equipment. It manufactures grey and ductile iron automotive components with a total capacity of 50,000MT per year.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT DALIAN
sand-reclamation-thumb

Sand Reclamation

Since the installation we have seriously reduced the amount of sand brought into our core shop.

Adam Krosnar-Clarke Strategic Purchasing Manager
EURAC
Activity-Day-Video

Apprentice Activity Day

Take a look back on action packed day for MAT Foundry apprentices...

Claire Keep HR Manager
MAT GROUP
Diff-Case-Video

The Differential Case

The MAT Foundry Group create differential cases found in vehicles across the world. Learn more...

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MAT MACHINING
MINCER
PTR
SCHMIDT
Finishing-Video

Finishing at MAT Foundry

Every part created by MAT Foundry is visually inspected and finished. See how...

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Dalian-Flyby-Video

Dalian Flyby

Our Dalian site spans 138,372m2. Learn more here...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT DALIAN
Brake-Caliper-Video

Heavy Duty Brake Caliper

The Heavy Duty Brake Calipers produced by MAT Foundry provide optimum efficiency. Take a look...

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MINCER
Dania-Flyby-Video

Dania Flyby

A flyby of our Dania facility. Split across two locations in Denmark and Poland, they specialise in the production of Industrial Hydraulic Housings.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT DANIA
Green-Initiatives-Eurac-Video

Green Initiatives

Eurac Poole is committed to reducing its environmental impact each year. See how we achieve this...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Hydraulic-Housing-Video

Industrial Hydraulic Housing

This complex core intensive cast is forged by the specialist MAT Dania facility, and supplied to leading fluid power industries around the world.

Allan Troleson Sales Manager
MAT DANIA
Machining-Video

Machining at MAT Foundry

The MAT Foundry Group's continued investment in advanced machining technology allows us to produce industry leading grey & ductile automotive & industrial components. See for yourself...

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT GROUP
Eurac-22-Video

Eurac

Split across three locations: UK, Czech Republic and Germany; Eurac produces brake discs and drums for OEM and aftermarket. With a casting capacity of 120,000 MT, Eurac also machines 5.5 million brake discs and drums per year with its three machining facilities.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Harry-Video

Harry Pickard

I've always been interested in working in the automotive industry and I've always wanted to be an ecltrical engineer and this seemed the best way for me to do so.

Harry Pickard First Year Apprentice
MAT GROUP
Balancing-System-Video

Lanchester Balancing System

Assembled and machined by Schmidt Automotive, the Lanchester Balancing System cast by MAT Foundries Europe is found in vehicles across the world.

Ronald Ziegler Sales Manager
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
SCHMIDT
Pouring-Video

Melting and Pouring

MAT Foundry Group casts 550,000 tonnes of grey and ductile iron every year. We turn recycled scrap metal into some of the most reliable automotive components available.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Eurac-Numbers-Video

Eurac by Numbers

Take a look at the facts and figures behind the Eurac operation...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Josh-B-Video

Josh B

I thought it was time I did something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I'd like to work my way up here and see where it takes me.

Josh B First Year Apprentice
MAT GROUP
Melting-Video

Melting at MAT Foundry

MAT Foundry Group melts 550,000 tonnes of iron every year - recycling scrap metal into millions of new parts and components.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Poole-Flyover-Video

Eurac Poole Flyby

Eurac Poole produces grey iron brake discs for passenger, commercial and racing vehicles. Learn more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Kieran-Video

Kieran

I chose to do an apprenticeship because it allowed me to be hands on, which is something that I really enjoy.

Kieran First Year Apprentice
MAT GROUP
MAT-Graduation-Schemes-Video

MAT Foundry Group Graduation Schemes

Find out what life's like for those embarking on the MAT Foundry Graduation Scheme...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT GROUP
Our-Products-Video

Our Products

A detailed look at the highly quality products we supply to the automotive, hardware and fencing industries.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT GROUP
Pouring-MF-Video

Pouring at MAT Foundry

The MAT Foundry Group pours 550,000 tonnes of metal every year. Learn more...

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Hradec-Flyby-Video

Hradec Flyby

The Hradec plant employs 250 staff. Discover more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Steering-Knuckle-Video

Steering Knuckle

Passenger cars performance is constantly improving. As a result, mechanical stresses on the components are increasing – particularly for chassis applications.

Corrine Doudon Head of Sales - CV & Transmissions
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MAT MACHINING
Machining-Line-Video

Hradec's Machining Line

Check out Eurac Hradec's CNC machining line. These state of the art machines will be working round the clock to finishing 3,000 tonnes of brake drums a year.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Proservice-Video

ProserviceTech

MAT Foundry have partnered up with Pro Service, innovators in metallurgy and equipment manufacturing... 

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
EURAC
Matt-H-Video

Matt Hobbs

I chose to do an apprenticeship because I felt like it was the best avenue for me, I wanted to earn and learn at the same time and develop my skills.

Matt Hobbs Production Engineer
MAT GROUP
brake-discs-2023

Brake Discs

Brake discs have been a key component of a braking system invented in the late 1800s but still relied on today.

Vratilsav Cernhous Commercial Director - Eurac Hradec
EURAC
MAT DALIAN
MINCER
brake-discs-2023

Brake Calipers

Brake calipers do as much as any component to help a car stop.

Vratilsav Cernhous Commercial Director - Eurac Hradec
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MINCER
diff-case-video

Differential Case

Differential cases transfer an engine’s torque to the wheels, splitting the power to enable them to spin at different speeds (rpm).

Vratilsav Cernhous Commercial Director - Eurac Hradec
MAT DALIAN
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
MINCER
camshaft-video-thumb

Camshaft and Balancing Shafts

The MAT Foundry Group has been producing world class balancing shafts and camshafts for nearly 40 years.

Shaun Lindfield Group Commercial Director - MAT Foundry
SCHMIDT
diph-video-thumb

Diesel Injection Pump Housing

Despite being developed more than 200 yeas ago, this part remains vital today.

Shaun Lindfield Group Commercial Director - MAT Foundry
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
Research-Video

Research and Development

We continually invest in new technologies in order to develop the highest quality automotive components in the world.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT GROUP
MAT-Machining-Flyby-Video

MAT Machining Europe - Fly Over

Learn more about our five machining plants based in Germany.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT MACHINING
Inspection-Video

Testing and Inspection

MAT Foundry Group invests hugely in state-of-the-art testing and inspection facilities.

Luke Batter Process Development Manager
MAT GROUP
Mincer-22-Video

Mincer

Located in Ecatepec Mexico City, MAT Mincer Ltd houses three modern foundries and spans more than 170,000 square feet. Learn more...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MINCER
Mincer-New-Video

MAT Mincer - New Foundry

Take a look inside the new MAT Mincer foundry in Mexico...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MINCER
Nick-Video

Nick Bolton

I personally would recommend the management trainee programme to anyone who is self-sufficient and wants to build their own career. I've been given more freedom in this role than any other I've previously been in.

Nick Bolton Buyer
MAT GROUP
suppliers-thumb-23

Suppliers

Our supplier relationship is about teamwork and collaboration.

Adam Krosnar-Clarke Strategic Purchasing Manager
EURAC
Mincer-Flyover-Video

Mincer Flyover

The MAT Mincer site spans more than 170,000 square feet and covers 6.6 acres. See for yourself...

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MINCER
Ondrej-Video

Ondrej Chyla

I would like to thank MAT for giving me this incredible opportunity - not only the valuable work experiecne but also the chance to travel the world.

Ondrej Chyla Production Processes
MAT GROUP
Our-People-MF-Video

Our People

MAT Foundry Group's success as a leading supplier of cast iron automotive components is in no small part to the incredible people who work with us. 

Claire Keep HR Manager
MAT GROUP
Neunkirchen-Flyby-Video

Neunkirchen Flyby

Employing 350 staff, this plant produces brake callipers and carriers, diesel injection pump housings and backing plates.

Shaun Lindfield Commercial Director
MAT FOUNDRIES EUROPE
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