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YOUR TRADE PARTNER FOR CHEMICAL ETCHING
THE UK'S #1 CHEMICAL ETCHING COMPANY. DEDICATED TRADE SUPPLIER OF ETCHED METAL SIGNAGE, LABELS & ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
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THE UK'S #1 CHEMICAL ETCHING COMPANY. DEDICATED TRADE SUPPLIER OF ETCHED METAL SIGNAGE, LABELS & ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
THE UK'S #1 CHEMICAL ETCHING COMPANY. DEDICATED TRADE SUPPLIER OF ETCHED METAL SIGNAGE, LABELS & ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
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Where state of the art meets age old craft
Where state of the art meets age old craft
Like having your own etching department
Like having your own etching department
The UK's chemical etching experts
The UK's chemical etching experts
Quality Etched Metal Signage
Quality Etched Metal Signage
Quality Etched Metal Signage

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Discover our latest innovations in metal etching and finishing at Trade Etching Direct. Explore new design possibilities and see how our advanced techniques can transform your projects. Visit our Concepts section to learn more and get inspired by what we can create together.
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The British Sign Awards shine a light on British sign makers and provide a showcase for the ‘Best of British’. Since they were launched in 2013, the Awards have celebrated some truly remarkable achievements that have demonstrated that the skills and creativity of British sign businesses is world class. The awards are open to all UK-based sign businesses.
The Craftsman award is designed to recognise traditional sign making skills. Entries can be complete signs created using traditional methods or can be signs produced using modern techniques but which include a hand-crafted element.


Trade Etching Direct produced a total of 16 trophies, each one made up of ten components. The front panel was produced from laser-cut 3mm brushed stainless steel , etched and digitally printed with the Awards logo, category and winner’s details and individual sponsor logo; the back panel consisted of 3mm laser cut, patinated brass, reverse etched with the logo of ISA-UK, hosts for the event.
Between these were sandwiched layers of cnc cut neon acrylic in red, blue and clear, representing the colours of the Awards logo. TED incorporated re-chargeable internal LED illumination to create an edge-lit effect.


Trade Etching Direct are proud to be profiled in issue of Sign Update (#189)
TRADE ETCHING DIRECT FAQ
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Who are Trade Etching Direct?
Trade Etching Direct are a chemical etching company based in Corby, UK. We offer a first class trade-only chemical etching service to the UK sign industry. Founded in 2012 and operating out of a state of the art 4,000sq.ft facility we have the capacity to handle orders running to many thousands of pieces.
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What are the applications for chemical etching in the sign industry?
Typical applications for chemical etching include:
- Hotel & office signage
- Wayfinding signage
- Industrial nameplates & labels
- Identification products
- Architectural panels
- Plaques & memorials
- Interpretation boards
- Corporate awards
- Safety & compliance signs
- Promotional items
- Thin metal components
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What materials can T.E.D. chemically etch?
Trade Etching Direct can chemically etch a wide variety of metals. Typical metals requested by our customers include:
- Stainless steel
- Brass
- Bronze
- Copper
- Nickel
- Zinc
- Aluminium
- Mild Steel
- Rimex Metals® incl T22™ range
Other materials are available on request.
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What size material can T.E.D. process?
Trade Etching Direct have the ability in-house to etch panels up to a maximum size of 4m x 2m.
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What other services do T.E.D. offer in-house?
Trade Etching Direct offer a number of additional supporting processes in house to help reduce costs and lead times for our customers. These include:
- Patination
- Photochemical Milling
- CNC Routing
- UV Printing