A growing metals recycling company has signed a new 10 year deal with the Port of Tyne to anchor the business in the North East.
European Metals Recycling (EMR) is a global leader in sustainable material with sites around the country, including its South Tyneside base, and it has been a key customer of the Port for the past 25 years. EMR has invested more than £1m into its Port of Tyne facility in South Shields, where it employs around 30 transport, operational, and commercial staff. The company plans to develop the site further to provide greater operational flexibility to manage global challenges.
It said the new 10 year agreement anchors the business in the region, driving growth for its own business and the broader regional supply chain. The contract will significantly increase the annual tonnage of ferrous and non-ferrous metals processed and shipped from the port to several global locations for reuse.
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EMR’s facility at the Port of Tyne handles 300,000 tonnes of waste metal every year from manufacturers, demolition companies, the public, and tradespeople. The processed material is sold into the Mediterranean, North America and the Far East to be reconstituted and reused in everyday items such as vehicles, electronics, and household appliances. The Port of Tyne’s deep-water operation enables EMR to move up to 50,000 tonnes on one vessel.
The company has also committed to becoming a fully net-zero business by 2040 and is investing in energy productivity, low-carbon and nature-positive technology, while developing innovative new products to help its customers reduce carbon emissions further.
Matt Beeton, CEO of the Port of Tyne, said: “It’s great to embark on a new chapter with a leading industry player in recyclable materials like EMR. The company’s market-leading position on sustainability issues, alongside its important role in the circular economy in support of the region’s growth industries like renewable energy, automotive and electric vehicles, is aligned with our business and ESG strategies as we look to grow our clean energy cluster.”
Scott Bamborough, ports manager UK at EMR, said: “For a quarter of a century, the Port of Tyne has played a vital role in our operations. Our South Shields operation will continue to have an important role on our journey to becoming a net zero business and play our part in the battle against climate change. Our continued operations at the Port of Tyne will help us to deliver sustainable materials to our customers globally, helping our customers reduce carbon emissions.”
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