Sims Metal Management Expands Electronics Recycling Coverage in U.K.

Recycling firm acquires Wincanton PLC’s recycling division.

Sims Metal Management Ltd. (SMM) has expanded its position in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Wincanton PLC’s recycling division.
Assets included in the purchase are electronics recycling facilities in Billingham and Daventry, as well as sort centers in Harlow and Widnes.
SMM, through its Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) division, has four U.K. electronics recycling facilities. They are located in Newport, Manchester, Ellesmere Port and Dumfries.
“We are delighted to expand our geographical footprint within the U.K. market, allowing us to provide a more localized service to our growing client base. The retailer-led capability and logistics expertise of Wincanton’s recycling division, together with its infrastructure, ideally complement our business model and processing expertise,” says Graham Davy, Global CEO of SRS.
“Furthermore, the addition of a collaborative arrangement in reverse logistics with Wincanton PLC, the seller, will allow us to offer an unparalleled level of recycling excellence and service convenience to our UK customer base,” Davy adds.