Awards hosted by SME News

BMRA member, Countrywide Metals, has been awarded Best Scrap Metal Recycling Service 2025 – Birmingham at the Midlands Enterprise Awards.

Specialising in the collection, processing, and the trading of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, Countrywide Metals, based in Birmingham, serves a broad range of clients, from local tradespeople and industrial manufacturers to major foundries, smelters, and export markets.   

With licensed facilities and a deep understanding of scrap metal markets, the company offers a wide range of services that include metal recycling and waste management, site clearances and container services, the secure destruction of redundant assets, brokerage and export of processed metals; specialist grading and valuation of high-value scrap, including copper and aluminium; and support with compliance and documentation for international shipments.

Director of Countrywide Metals, Amy Bird, said: “In an industry that can often feel transactional or outdated, we bring a modern, values-led, and customer-first approach to metal recycling. We blend traditional scrap expertise with forward-thinking business practices – offering the reliability and grit of a seasoned yard with the professionalism, transparency, and innovation of a progressive company.”

The awards, hosted by SME News, celebrates the exceptional businesses and individuals driving growth, innovation, and sustainability across the Midlands region. Spanning advanced manufacturing and technology to retail, hospitality, and professional services, these prestigious awards shine a spotlight on those who exemplify resilience, creativity, and excellence in this dynamic business landscape.

You can read more about the company in the latest edition of SME News here: https://smenews.digital/issues/q3-2025/20/