The fascinating but often overlooked world of scrap metal management is being opened up to members of Made in the Midlands courtesy of Sims Metal Management.
The company is the latest member to stage a MIM breakfast networking event - only this one promises to be a little different to most similar occasions.
The visit, which takes place at the company’s Rabone Lane works in Smethwick on August 30, will take members on the recycling journey, demonstrating what happens to the scrap from the moment it arrives at the processing yard to its departure from the site having been processed.
The company will be demonstrating how its large shredder is used to scrap vehicles and what happens to the metal once it has been recovered.
The £20m plant is one of the largest in Europe and is capable of processing 1,000 tonnes of scrap a day.
The sophisticated operation spans the scrap metal spectrum from end of life vehicle (ELV) depollution to new production scrap, which involves the recovery of newer, higher grade metals.
The arrangements for the event will see those members attending gather at the Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, where secure parking will be available.
Ken Meeson, Business Development Manager, Sims Metal Management, said: “Health and safety requirements restrict the number of people that can be shown around the processing site at any one time.
“Therefore there will be a series of 15-minute tours, each catering for between eight to ten members. We will be shuttling people between the plant and the community centre in an executive minibus as this is the easiest way of getting everyone in an out of the site safely.
“We have a lot of exciting activities planned and I think all members will find it very interesting so we’re hoping for a large turnout.
“We’ll also be organising a competition with the prize of a special centenary bottle of Sims Champagne.”
Hi-Vis clothing will be provided for the event and while members can wear protective footwear this is not mandatory as a safe pedestrian route will be in operation around the site.
For more information on the event and how to register, click here