Ward secures scrap merchant deal

Metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward has announced the acquisition of a metal processing business.

The Derbyshire firm has taken over York-based scrap merchant L. Clancey & Sons.

The acquisition will further enhance the nationwide capabilities of Ward, offering greater coverage in the north of England, while enabling the succession planning of Clancey’s, as two of its partners take retirement.

Thomas Ward, commercial director at Ward, said: “This is a really exciting time for both our family businesses.

“Clancey’s have a solid reputation in metal recycling, they share our values, outlook and approach to customers.

“We hope they will become an extension of the Ward team operationally, while retaining its own identity.

“This new site gives us even more geographical reach for both businesses with good transport links to our Midlands, Immingham and Redcar sites.”