We were delighted to take part in the inaugural Independent Paper Show (IPS) which took place in London 12-13 June 2024. The event was held at the iconic Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, a location aptly chosen not only for its position in the very heart of London’s creative design community but also because Clerkenwell has long been a centre of radical thought, drawing on a skilled artisanal population of watchmakers and printers going back to the 14th Century. […]
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A warm welcome to Slater Harrison’s new apprentice
We are always delighted to welcome a new person taking their first steps towards a career with us. A few weeks ago, we welcomed Dan Payne, our new Engineering Apprentice. We have had a chat with Dan to see how he has been finding things so far. What do you do at Slater Harrison?I work […]
We have a European Pool Champion!
Some great news as Adam Stevens, our Administration Apprentice, is now a European Pool Champion! Adam was a part of the England U23 team that won the EEPF European Pool Team Championship. The tournament was held in Killarney Ireland in late February. Around 70 teams competed across a number of age groups. Adam competed in […]
Fine Art Trade Guild – Guild North West Event
Circumstances haven’t really allowed Slater Harrison to throw their doors open to the trade in recent years, so it was great to get a substantial turn out for the Fine Art Trade Guild’s North West event which ColourMount hosted with D&J Simons and Valiani. ColourMount and D&J Simons have worked together in Framing for over 40 […]
Slater Harrison achieve ISO 9001 certification
Slater Harrison are pleased to announce we have achieved ISO 9001 accreditation. ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality management systems. To become ISO 9001 certified, an organisation must undergo an audit by a certification body that is accredited by an internationally recognised accreditation body. ISO 9001 certification is not a one-time event, […]
New addition – Lemu re-reeling line
We are pleased to announce the addition our new Lemu re-reeling line. This was been quickly installed and is already operational thanks to chief engineer Kevin Duffin and his team. It has been a busy period for the team as they have recently installed a second scalloping machine for border rolls and are installing a […]
Sustainable Functional and Barrier Coatings
Plastic lined paperboards are traditionally used to achieve water, vapour and grease resistant barriers. The use of plastic lined paperboard also has some disadvantages, particularly in terms of its environmental impact. The plastic coating is not biodegradable and can contribute to waste and pollution. Moreover, the recycling of plastic lined paperboard can be challenging, as […]
Seashell Trust Christmas Cheer
The end of 2022 saw us make a considerable donation to charity rather than sending Christmas cards. We chose to donate to the Macclesfield golf clubs captains charity. Paul Bowden (Captain MGC and Sales Manager at Slater Harrison) chose Seashell trust as his chosen charity because of the excellent work Slater Harrison help towards. Seashell is a Manchester based […]
FamaArt Bologna, Italy 2022
After over 4 years since the last show, it was great to be exhibiting in Bologna at FamaArt 2022. We met a large number of our colleagues, customers and potential customers in the picture framing industry. As well as promoting the complete range of our products, including Museum, Archival, Conservation White Core, Standard White Core, […]
Earth Day 2022
EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement. Since 1970, they have worked with over 150,000 partners in more than 192 countries with the aim to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. They call for all sectors to be held accountable for the current environmental crisis, demanding bold, creative and innovative […]