statistics

• The shredding capacity of the group is 40,000 HP, which with a huge baling and shearing capacity means that the companies involved can match the processing needs of the nation’s scrap arisings.
  
  
• Across Britain UK Shredder members operate a fleet of 230 vehicles involved in the collection and distribution of scrap.
  
• Currently 620 people are employed by member companies in this vital re-cycling business sector.
  
• Group members expect to reach an annual turnover of £1 billion in the year ahead and handle and distribute 4 million tonnes of scrap which is approximately 40% of the UK’s total.
  
• Group export points around Britain can service sales outlets around the world by loading vessels with cargoes of up to 55000 tonnes.