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Global - Europe

Supplying to Europe

Our valued customers in Europe egularly receive quality lead dispatched directly from our sustainable manufacturing site in Derbyshire, England. Our friendly team are on-hand to make the process as smooth as possible, supporting you with technical advice, export paperwork and more.

global logistics

Support with export logistics and paperwork

Our experienced staff are very knowledgeable about export documentation and global logistics. From bills of lading to letters of credit, certificates of origin to compliance packs, we take care of the specific requirements for every delivery across mainland Europe. We’ve got a long history in lead export, and we work closely with our customers to ensure their lead arrives in the right place at the right time. 

Background

“If you've decided you're going to use lead... you need to get the right lead. All the people I've previously worked with recommend Midland Lead's lead sheet”

Sarah Beeny, Property Expert
Accreditations

The important
accreditations

Our lead sheet is CE-Marked (EN 14783) and certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA). Our machine cast lead complies with Building Regulations where applicable, is independently assessed for technical and chemical specification and is subjected to spectro-lab analysis, ensuring a minimum of 99.94% pure lead.

Safe delivery of Midland Lead

We pride ourselves on taking the greatest care of your lead deliveries. Deliveries within Europe are mostly shipped to port, where the customer takes care of the final journey. We can ship your order in a 20 or 40 foot container, as a full load or part load depending on your requirements. Our expert team are on hand to answer any specific questions you may have.

Dedicated Global Manager

Ask Dave, our export expert

European customers are in safe hands with Dave Woolley, Business Development Manager for Export, who has handled most export challenges in his 40 year career at Midland Lead!

If you’re a client outside of the UK looking to place an order with us or a UK based client looking for advice on supplying customers abroad, we can help.

Case studies

  • Kymenlaakson Hospital, Finland

    Kymenlaakson Central Hospital is located in Kotka, Finland, and features an on-site clinical research centre and laboratory. The architecture of the hospital is designed with healing in mind, featuring natural and artificial light, wooden surfaces, nature photography and an advanced ventilation system. Team Midland Lead were delighted to support this patient-centric design by providing 200 x lead-lined boards for radiation protection.

  • Reims Cathedral, France

    Reims Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral founded in the 5th century. Receiving over 1 million visitors per year, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered to be one of the most important works of Gothic Architecture.  We’re very proud that Midland Lead machine cast lead sheet and sandcast lead is used for weather proofing on Reims Cathedral, maintaining this important building for generations to come. 

  • Bon Secours Hospital, Limerick, Ireland

    Bon Secours is Ireland’s largest private hospital group, with 4000 staff and consultants continuing the compassionate care Mission originally founded by the Catholic Sisters of Bon Secours. The Bon Secours Hospital in Limerick provides a fully equipped private medical clinic for patients in the Midwest of Ireland.  Midland Lead supplied 1000 lead-lined boards to the hospital, providing critical radiation protection for staff and patients.