Detectamet: Proud to be Made in Britain

At Detectamet, we take great pride in being a global leader in the manufacture of Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible products, and in playing a role in helping to safeguard food safety worldwide. As a company rooted in British craftsmanship, we are equally proud to be members of the Made in Britain organisation.

Made in Britain is a hallmark of trust that is recognised and valued by businesses across the globe.

For food manufacturers who depend on uncompromising safety standards, the Made in Britain mark provides assurance of reliability and excellence.

What is 'Made in Britain'?

The Made in Britain organisation unites the British manufacturing community under a shared trademark, which only members of the organisation are authorised to use. This flies the flag for the best of British industry at home and abroad. This collective mark is a sign of authenticity, showing that products are manufactured to the highest standards.

Membership offers many benefits, including:

Networking opportunities: Membership provides opportunities to connect with other British manufacturers to share knowledge and explore potential collaborations.

Credibility and trust: The Made in Britain trademark helps to enhance credibility and build trust with consumers.

Support and advocacy: Made in Britain promotes the interests of British manufacturers, working with governments and other stakeholders to create a favourable environment for industry, worldwide.

For Detectamet, this badge is more than just a logo - it recognises our unwavering commitment to producing high-quality, detectable products that help reduce foreign matter contamination risks in food production. With the Made in Britain mark, we showcase the values of this proud British business.

Why membership matters to Detectamet

Detectamet was made in Britain!

As a company founded in Yorkshire in 2003, we have grown from a start-up into a globally recognised leader in food safety solutions.

Even though we now have facilities in the USA, Canada, Germany and Australia, we remain deeply connected to our British roots. We are committed to maintaining the high standards associated with British manufacturing.

"Being part of Made in Britain is important to us because it reinforces our commitment to quality and innovation in food safety. For us at Detectamet, the Made in Britain badge symbolises the level of trust our customers can place in us."  - Detectamet’s CEO, Sean Smith

Why the 'Made in Britain' mark is important globally

As Detectamet has grown, so has our customer base, which now spans the globe. While our operation is now international, the values that underpin our products are quintessentially British.

In key international markets, the ‘Made in Britain’ mark is held in particularly high regard. Research conducted by Barclays Corporate Banking in 2021 demonstrated this.

They asked over 10,000 people across ten markets (from the USA to South Korea) how much extra they’d be willing to pay for products bearing the Union Jack kite mark. The results show that consumers worldwide hold the ‘Made in Britain’ mark in such high regard they are willing to pay a premium for the reassurance it brings.

It’s worth mentioning that, at Detectamet, we provide premium food safety solutions but we do not charge premium prices.

It’s important to us that our food safety solutions are both exceptionally well-designed and cost-effective for our clients.

As Sean Smith added:

“In the food safety industry, there is no margin for error and the British reputation for excellence helps to give Detectamet’s customers the confidence that they are choosing world-class solutions."

Supporting the food sector’s commitment to safety

The Made in Britain badge is especially important to Detectamet’s customers in the food manufacturing sector, where safety and compliance are non-negotiable. Detectamet’s Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible products are specifically designed to help food producers prevent foreign matter contamination - a critical issue that can potentially lead to costly recalls, reputational damage and serious health risks to consumers.

Our products range from detectable stationery to workwear and PPE, by way of detectable tools, cleaning materials and engineering supplies - they all play a vital role in helping to improve food safety protocols across the world.

Conclusion

At Detectamet, our membership of the Made in Britain organisation is a point of pride, but more importantly, it represents our commitment to our customers, which defines everything we do.

The Made in Britain mark is more than just a symbol - it’s a guarantee of excellence, innovation and the highest standards.

To learn more about Detectamet in one easy click, you can visit our Made in Britain page. Or, you can explore our full range of products - from anywhere in the world - by visiting our global hub: detectamet.global.