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Our Factories & Warehouses

Daler-Rowney operates a network of specialist manufacturing sites dedicated to producing high-quality art materials, with facilities located in the UK and the Dominican Republic. Each factory & warehouse plays a key role in supporting the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and global supply.

Each year, we proudly produce over 30 million tubes and pots of colours in the UK, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality paints for creators at every level. Alongside our paints, we manufacture over 1 million pads and art books, as well as over 2.5 million mountboards, all created to support a wide range of artistic techniques and projects.

Our operations extend globally, with over 1 million brushes manufactured annually in the Dominican Republic, each designed to deliver performance and durability. The breadth of our production reflects our commitment to providing artists with reliable, consistent materials – whether they’re working in oils, watercolours, acrylics, or mixed media.

We take pride in our in-house production capabilities, where every product is made with care and attention to detail. Our manufacturing processes are built on a foundation of craftsmanship and efficiency, allowing us to maintain the high standards that artists trust. From the initial mixing of pigments to the final filling of tubes, we ensure that our materials are ready to inspire creativity.

Colours & Papers Factory

Daler-Rowney’s main office, warehouse and colour manufacturing & paper factory are situated on the edge of the green belt in Bracknell, Berkshire. The site has been the hub of R&D, production and warehousing since the company moved from London in 1967 to keep pace with the rapid expansion of business in the UK and overseas markets. The move continued the company’s presence as a UK manufacturer of colour since 1783. Our colour production consists of 27 filling lines handling everything from 5ml to 5L units in batch sizes from 10 to 67,000 units.

Our mill room, which is key to the outstanding quality of our colours, can produce batches of anything from 10L to 1,000L. Our current annual output is around 30-35 million units per year with the capacity to reach 50 million. The factory in Bracknell also produces a selection of sketchbooks and mountboards.

Brushes & Surfaces Factory

In 1969, Robert Simmons, later to be acquired by Daler-Rowney Ltd, opened an artist brush factory in La Romana in the Dominican Republic. Robert Simmons was the US brand leader in art and craft brushes and the facility was well placed to service the US market and beyond.

Daler-Rowney acquired the business and the expertise of the artisans working there in 1994 and has since developed the site further. In addition to the continued brush production, canvases, sketchbooks, gummed and spiral pads and portfolios as well as paint sets and art kits are also manufactured on the 18,000 square metre site. It also became the first Free Trade Zone company in the Dominican Republic. The factory has received a special recognition award from Dominican President Danilo Medina and in 2019 celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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Our products are available in thousands stores nationwide. Use our Store Locator to find your nearest retailer and explore our network of trusted art supply specialists. Visit in person to experience the quality firsthand, receive expert advice, and shop your favourite Daler-Rowney products locally.

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