Metal Recycling

More than 10 million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metal is traded and processed each year.  In order to remain competitive in a global market, UK metal recyclers need to be able to accurately weigh, sort and distribute metals.

With waste crime prevalent in the sector and metal prices far from buoyant, the scrap metal industry relies heavily on accurate weighing to ensure that metal is bought, sold and priced accurately.

As a highly regulated industry worth £7 million, material prices play a crucial role in whether metal recycling businesses survive or perish.