Stock car and Banger racing has been around for many decades and is a European car sport in which drivers will race around a track in various types of cars. There are many classes of stock car racing, from mini stocks to Nascars and much more. As a local company, we have been a part of the industry for many years at Warton Stock Car Club. Find out more as we explore the club and the importance of scrap metal within the industry.
Missing Ship Containing 1000 Tonnes of Metalwork Identified in the Channel Island
Shipwrecks have been an ongoing issue for many centuries. Although large vessels are commanders of the seas, even they can succumb to difficulties, much like any land vehicle. The difference is when a car or lorry breaks down, it can easily be brought to peace at a scrap yard. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for great sunken ships. It can take over a century before the vessel is found, and the chances of recovery are very slim.
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How an Eddy Current Separator Helps with Our Scrap Metal Recycling Process
As one of the largest scrap metal processing facilities in the north Lancashire area, we take pride in our services. We specialise in a variety of non ferrous metals, which means separating them from other metals and waste is essential. Continue reading “How an Eddy Current Separator Helps with Our Scrap Metal Recycling Process”
Why Are Catalytic Converters So Valuable?
With the rising cost of living becoming a national problem, it’s not surprising that theft is currently increasing. Recent reports within our industry have shown that catalytic converters have especially become vulnerable, but what makes them so valuable to thieves? Continue reading “Why Are Catalytic Converters So Valuable?”
The Metal Industry’s Issues and How They Are Adapting in 2022
The metal and recycling industry is no stranger to difficulties. However, over the past few years, the world has overcome and seen many issues that have affected not just one industry but every sector, from sales to manufacturing. Like the rest of the global population, the knock-on effect of the pandemic of 2020 and other challenges have made it a tough time for the entirety of the metal industry.
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How is Metal Used in the Construction Trade
Although every industry uses metal, the construction industry is one of the most significant users of the material. This is due to the favourable properties metal offers, such as the durability and strength it holds.
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How is Metal Used In the Electrical Industry?
Metals are an important material for manufacturing many items used to construct everyday objects on various scales. Like many industries, the electrical sector uses significant amounts to carry out its work. They use it within the equipment and tools they use as well as within applications to power homes and appliances found in any home.
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How Not Recycling Damages the Environment More Than You Think
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle. A catchphrase we have heard for that many years, it has now become a clique. But despite its status, it gains more importance every year. No longer is it a political movement, but an issue that has become a worldwide concern, with many leaders of the globe coming together to discuss the matter of resources diminishing and how we can combat the rise in pollution and greenhouse gases.
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What is the Most Valuable Scrap Metal?
Scrap metal buying and selling is a fickle industry, with prices fluctuating regularly. The cost is primarily influenced by the worldwide market for supply and demand. However, the prices can also vary with the quantity and quality of the scrap metal you may be looking to sell. This blog will cover the value of the different types of scrap metal, the importance of scrap metal recycling and the impacts that make the prices fluctuate.
The Scrap Metal Journey
With over 30 years of experience in scrap metal recycling and as a large part of the local industry, we pride ourselves on our efforts to support the local economy and the environment. At Morecambe Metals, we ensure that all the scrap metal collected or delivered to our yards is disposed of correctly and in an environmentally conscious manner. This blog will explain the journey our scrap metal takes from reclaiming the metals to the melting process.