Recycling firm Ward expands network

A metal recycling and waste management firm has acquired four new sites.

Ward has added locations in Nottingham, Castleford, Barnsley and Huddersfield, increasing its portfolio to 12 sites across the UK.

The independently owned family business says the move will strengthen its metal processing and waste management capabilities as it continues with its growth plans.

Thomas Ward, commercial director at Ward, said: “This is an exciting time to be part of Ward as we develop and grow. 

“The metal recycling industry is going through a huge period of transformation and bringing these new sites into the Ward family represents a major opportunity. 

“We have recruited more than 100 new staff to complement our existing team who bring a diverse range of experience and a good mix of skill sets. 

“As a business, we’ve never been in better shape to embrace these changes, increasing our network to recycle more material and better serve our customers.”

The Nottingham, Barnsley and Castleford sites are already fully operational, with Huddersfield due to follow in the coming months.

Ward, which is now the UK’s third largest metal recycling and waste management company, processes more than one million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal each year and exports to customers in countries including Turkey, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and China.

Alongside scrap metal trading and recycling, the company provides waste management services including commercial, industrial and construction waste compaction, hazardous waste management, secure destruction, confidential waste management and textile recycling.

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