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Wherever you need lead, we'll supply it

Midland Lead has the expertise and the manufacturing capability to provide lead however and wherever you need it. Over the years we’ve supplied over 600,000 tonnes of premium lead sheet to the construction industry! Our lead has been used for the restoration and repair of heritage buildings, including leaded windows, roofs, spires and gutters. We’ve also supplied lead sheet for weatherproofing and flashing in roofing and for acoustic insulation and sound proofing.

Our lead ballast products provide weight distribution and stability across many industries, from maritime and military to mining. And Team Midland Lead is trusted to supply lead-lined boards for radiation protection to hospitals, dentists, clinics and veterinary practices worldwide.

Providing lead for many industries and applications

Lead products for construction

Lead products for construction

Lead is one of the cleanest, greenest building materials used in construction - 100% recyclable, with a durability that outlasts all man-made alternatives. Midland Lead is proud to be the UK’s only lead supplier to offer the full range of lead products to UK and overseas customers.
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Lead ballast for stability & protection

Lead ballast for stability & protection

The density and weight of lead make it an ideal material to provide weight distribution and stability. Lead can be easily moulded into any shape, providing extremely high weight even in confined spaces. Learn more about ballast applications including lead weights, fixed ballast, lead ingots and more….
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Radiation protection for healthcare

Radiation protection for healthcare

With its high molecular density, lead is a reliable barrier against dangerous ionising radiation. Midland Lead supplies a range of lead shielding products from pre-fabricated lead-lined boards to lead doors and lead bricks. Our thin lead sheet enables effective radiation shielding in confined spaces, including walls, doors or medical equipment.
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Background

“Knowing that product safety and quality are paramount is of great importance in a healthcare setting”

Steve Holtom, Managing Director, Intastruct Ltd
our sectors

Lead products for other sectors

We’ve been crafting lead for over 40 years at Midland Lead, so there’s not many industries we haven’t supplied to! We’ve provided lead sheet, lead-lined boards and lead ballast for many different sectors

Entertainment

Lead ballast is an ideal material to act as counterweights and weight distribution in stage equipment

Nuclear

With its high molecular density, lead is one of the most reliable barriers, to absorb and block radiation

Marine & industrial

Lead ballast ensures stability, prevents capsizing in boats, and balances aircraft by adjusting the centre of gravity

Ports & Borders

Lead is widely used for radiation shielding in security systems and acoustic insulation at border facilities

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