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A Coat of Many Colours From NWL

A Coat of Many Colours From NWL

North Western Lead Co (NWL) has further expanded its range of powder coated lead to include a new Rustic Copper colour. NWL, which is the industry leader in powder coated lead, now has one of the largest ranges of powder coated lead colours available in the marketplace today.

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Top Glass Brochure From NWL

Top Glass Brochure From NWL

Images of classic British icons take centre stage in a new brochure from North Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd. Stunning replicas of Big Ben, a mounted guard, the Queen and a Red London Bus - created using decorative lead and film - illustrate the brochure, which has been unveiled to showcase the company’s impressive range of window leading products.

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Decorated and Innovated

Decorated and Innovated

In a maturing yet fiercely competitive market, it’s essential to look ahead. Stephen Porter, production director of North Western Lead Co - the industry leader in decorative film and lead - talks about the developments in decorative glass and reveals some exciting new products from NWL.

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Glasstec 2012 - The Biggest Glass Exhibition in the World

Glasstec 2012 - The Biggest Glass Exhibition in the World

North Western Lead (NWL) is exhibiting on stand E21 in Hall 9 at this year’s Glasstec trade show, which is being held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 23rd to 26th October.

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Film Star Role for NWL

Film Star Role for NWL

The recession appears not to have dampened the market’s enthusiasm for decorative film with North Western Lead Co predicting a 100 per cent increase this year in sales of its extensive range of decorative film products. The company has seen a huge surge in the popularity of its films despite the current economic climate, prompting them to take on three new printers to cope with demand.

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NWL At The Cutting Edge With New Development

NWL At The Cutting Edge With New Development

North Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd has overhauled its cutting machinery and invested more than £20,000 in state-of-the-art new cutting blades in a move that has brought even greater accuracy when cutting lead and an improved finish to the end product. The advance, which follows an intensive period of development, has positioned NWL as a clear industry leader in high quality, precision lead cutting, particularly in narrower lead widths, where the company has two unique products.

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NWL Would Like To Wish All Its Customers A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

NWL Would Like To Wish All Its Customers A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Christmas is almost upon us, so we would like you to be aware of our opening times over the festive period. We close for Christmas at lunchtime on Thursday 22nd December, and re-open for business on the morning of Tuesday 3rd January.

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NWL Cleans Up With New Use For Decra Guard

NWL Cleans Up With New Use For Decra Guard

Following an intensive period of testing, North Western Lead Co has found that its ever popular Decra Guard glass cleaning system has another unique application - to reduce the amount of oxidation on the surface of self adhesive lead after it has been applied, even if the joints are soldered.

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14 New Product Data Sheets From NWL

14 New Product Data Sheets From NWL

North Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd has overhauled 14 of its product data sheets to provide the end user with a wealth of technical information on the company’s extensive range of products.

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NWL - A Cut Above The Rest

NWL - A Cut Above The Rest

North Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd has announced that it is the first company to develop a 3mm single strand lead for decorative glass. The exciting new product has taken months of development and investment into state-of-the-art cutting equipment to accurately cut the lead, and maintain a consistent 3mm width.

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