Microdots are embedded into metal using a patented ballistic technology to trace stolen metal. The microdots can survive melting and are readable by refineries and police. The metal is also marked on its surface with dots and a postcode using UV lacquer to further aid in tracing stolen goods.

1. �� Stolen metals traced to source
�� Dots are impregnated into the
metal
�� Hard metal
microdots
survive
melting
�� Surfaces marked with dots
and post-code
�� Refiners, recyclers, police and
tax authorities equipped to
trace the stolen metal
Dabbing microdots in UV
lacquer to the
surface of
lead roofing
Trace-in-Metal approved reseller:
Example of Trace-in-Metal Deterrent
“It’s in the metal!” “It’s in the metal!”
www.trace-in-metal.comwww.trace-in-metal.com
The National
Metal-Marking
Solution for Lead Theft
Impregnating lead roofing with
Trace-in-Metal microdots

2. Why is Trace-in-Metal the ‘Complete Solution’?
The National Metal-Marking Solution for Lead-Theft
�� Tiny nickel microdots (0.5mm
diameter) are fused with the lead,
using Trace-in-Metal’s patented
ballistic technology and are
undetectable by thieves.
�� Refiners and police are equipped
to recover and read the Trace-in-
Metal microdots.
�� Trace-in-Metal microdots survive
melting so that refiners and smelters
can refuse deliveries that have passed
through from rogue metal traders.
�� To assist police, Trace-in-Metal
microdots are also painted onto the
surface of each sheet of lead using an
all-weather lacquer that shows under
ultraviolet light.
�� The lacquer is also used to
mark the premises’ post code.
�� 24/7 access to online database
by Police, Customs and Tax
Authorities.
�� Deterrent signage informs
thieves of the risk of taking the
metal from Trace-in-Metal
premises.