Recycling firm lifted by six-figure crane investment

Metal and waste recycling specialist Ward has announced it has invested a six-figure sum in a new crane for its metal processing site.

The Derbyshire-based firm has bought a Mantsinen 70 hydraulic crane for its site at Redcar Bulk Terminal, to increase its export handling capacity for ferrous metals.

The purchase is the largest single investment in material handling equipment Ward has made to date at over €800,000.

The heavy-duty machine has a maximum reach of 24 metres and weighs 95 tonnes. It can lift 15 tonnes of material in each movement.

Thomas Ward, commercial director at Ward, said: “This is the largest piece of equipment in our business to date for bulk handling of scrap metal.

“The new Mantsinen 70 hydraulic crane is more energy efficient, helping to reduce both our handling costs and CO2 emissions per tonne at our Redcar site.

“It also has the benefit of helping to increase loading speeds, which is important factor when loading for our end users.”

Ward, which has sites nationwide, purchased the crane from Cooper Handling.

Martin Vanstone-Dale, manager of sales and rental at Cooper Handling, said: ”The concept of hydraulic cranes is all based around cycle times and productivity, which makes it ideal for Ward.

“They offer pinpoint accuracy and are more wind resistant thus aiding port operations and increasing efficiency.

“With added safety features and flexible attachments, we’re pleased to have been able to support Ward in acquiring an energy efficient option for its metal processing operations.”

Ward has invested significantly over the last few years with a new head office in Ilkeston, ongoing upgrades to its transport facilities and improvements to its fleet.

It opened a rail terminal and another new deep seaport facility in Redcar in July last year.

This further expands its metal recycling capabilities and follows Ward’s deep-sea port development at Immingham in 2018.