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15th November 201822nd November 2022

Metals and their Properties: BRASS

In this section of ‘Metals and their Properties’, we’re tooting our horns for brass. Brass alloy shares its name with the group of wind instruments, but we’re going to be looking at more than just its instrumental value. In this post, we’ll cover the history of the uses of brass, including its place in non-ferrous metal recycling. Continue reading

23rd October 201824th October 2022

The Scrap Metal Recycling Industry: Where It Started & Where It’s Going

With the recent report from MPs wanting the UK to push forward their petrol and diesel car ban by eight years to 2032 as opposed to the original plan of 2040, one thing is clear: more needs to be done to protect the environment. Continue reading

17th October 201821st December 2021

Bay Gateway Provides Boost to Morecambe Metals

Morecambe Metals have reaped the benefits of the Bay Gateway opening in 2016 and have seen an influx of new customers in the past 12 months. Continue reading

4th October 201824th June 2020

Scrap Re-handler Operative

Morecambe Metals require: Scrap re-handler operative Operating 36t-50t 360⁰ scrap metal re-handling machines. Experience on re-handling machines essential. Good rate of pay. Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am to 5pm, Saturday, 7am to 12pm. Please send CV to: jamesj@morecambemetals.co.uk Continue reading

19th September 201824th June 2020

Heavy Plant and Machinery Fitter

We currently have a vacancy for a fully qualified heavy duty plant fitter to oversee and maintain and repair the company’s processing and recycling equipment including scrap metal re-handlers, fork lift trucks, skid steers, scrap metal shear and associated plant and attachments in the main yard. Continue reading

11th September 201821st December 2021

A Look at Morecambe Metals

With over 35 years of experience in the scrap metal industry, we at Morecambe Metals are truly experts in everything we do. We are a third-generation, family-run company, currently run by the Managing Director, James Varley, supported by his father, also James Varley (Chairman) who is still actively involved in the company. Continue reading

30th August 201821st December 2021

Environmental Benefits of Scrapping Your Metal

The latest available data on commercial and industrial waste generation suggests an overall downward trend since 2012 – a reduction of 2 million tonnes in England – and is clearly welcome news. However, estimates suggest that in England alone, 32.2 million tonnes of such waste were generated in 2016, indicating that there is certainly more that could be done. Continue reading

28th August 201821st December 2021

End of Life Vehicle Regulations

The regulations surrounding End of Life Vehicles are a directive of the European Union addressing the end of life for automotive products. Vehicles are regulated to limit the environmental impact of their disposal by reducing the amount of waste created when they are scrapped. Continue reading

2nd August 201821st December 2021

How to Identify Different Types of Metal

Metal is an element, compound or alloy that has an abundance of different physical, chemical, electrical and mechanical properties. It can often be difficult to identify a metal’s type from mere sight alone. To help you out, here is a guide to some of the most common metal types and how you can identify them more easily and accurately. Continue reading

23rd July 201821st December 2021

Metals and Their Properties: Steel

We’ve taken an in-depth look at three different metals so far: copper, iron and aluminium. We’ll be wrapping up our series, “Metal and Their Properties”, with a comprehensive look at one of the world’s most widely used metals: steel. Continue reading

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