Our Story
Established in 1989, Laidlaw Manufacturing has created custom metal hardware, fashion and accessory pieces for various industries and clients, casting them in zinc alloy. This metal can be plated to our customer’s desired finish – brass, nickel (chrome effect), copper and pewter. Additional options of antique, brushed and lacquer paint fills are available.
To ensure exclusivity and quality, all our work, from conceptualization to the final product, is done in-house from our factory in Cape Town, South Africa.
Our skilled tradesmen are able to assist you through the design, mastering and manufacturing process of the particular item you would like to create. As our product capability is diverse, we can cater to your custom needs by creating a product unique to you.
Keeping in mind that various items have copyright and may not be reproduced, we do our best to provide unique designs specifically for you.
Our Process
Following receiving artwork, a master is created of the deisgn. This is then put into mould where a production master can be made and replicated. Our products are made through a spin-casting process using molten zinc alloy. Items are cleaned as neccesary and electroplated to the desired metal and finished to the requirements of the client.