In this issue: New dates for Metallurgy course; Guidance on LDA classification; GDPR proformas; and, competition time.

In this issue:

Fundamentals of Metallurgy course
If you are looking to improve your (or your team's) understanding of metals, book your place on this metals-specific course. It will take place either on 25 April or 2 May depending on uptake. Please select your preferred date here. Delivered by AMRC, this course will be informative for those new to the scrap metal business and for those looking to refresh their knowledge. The cost to members of attending this course is £250 plus VAT instead of £400. Places are limited so if you are interested in attending, please contact Antonia or click here for more details.

New guidance may assist in classification of LDA
The European Commission has today issued technical guidance on the classification of waste that among other things, provides a way forward on the classification of large domestic appliances (LDA).  Specifically, it implies that the weight of whole appliances could be used when determining waste classification status (‘hazardous’ or ‘non-hazardous’). Click here for more.

GDPR: Pro-forma documents
In the coming days, BMRA will be disseminating a series of pro-forma documents to help members develop their GDPR documentation. These documents, which do not contain legal advice and represent only BMRA’s understanding of the general data protection requirements under GDPR, are only available to members only. As such they will be sent out upon request – please contact Antonia or Lyn. If you would like to speak to someone more widely about GDPR, please call Antonia.

Warning as thieves continue to target scrap yards
Members should be aware that the Association continues to receive reports about thieves targeting scrap metal yards, often coming back on more than one occasion. From scaling perimeter walls to breaking into buildings through skylights or by removing whole sections of brick, the gangs seemingly have little concern about being captured on CCTV. We would strongly urge members to report these incidents to the Secretariat as this will enable us to look for patterns and keep both the police services and the Home Office apprised of the situation. Please email Antonia or call 01480 455249 – all information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Calendar competition ­– Can you do better?
In recognition that we will be celebrating our 100-year anniversary next year, the 2019 calendar competition’s theme is ‘100 years in Scrap’. We want both old and new photographs that celebrate the industry’s heritage. All the photographs must be landscape in orientation and if they are historic, they will need to be in a good condition. Closing date is 1 October. All entries should be sent to Antonia. Keep an eye out for a poster about the competition that you can put up in your yard!

Calling all past Presidents!
The Secretariat would like to invite all past Presidents of the BMRA, British Secondary Metals Association, British Metals Federation, British Scrap Federation and the National Association of Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal Merchants to an event to unveil its new past-presidents boards. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday 4 July 2018. If you know a past president who may not see this invitation, please do let them know. Please contact Lyn if you can attend.

Lifetime Achievement Awards – keep an eye out!
In the coming weeks, we will be sending out nomination cards for this year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards. If you can’t wait, you can download a form below and send it to Lyn either by email or by post to: 5 Ramsay Court, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 6FY.

Nomination form

 

Ward Recycling eyes export market
BMRA member Ward Recycling has opened a dedicated deep-sea dock to further expand its metal export business. Investment in the new site at Associated British Ports (ABP) in Immingham will enable the independent metals specialist to export and import various grades as well as to sort and process for onward recycling. Click here for the full story.

Life on the Yard
Life on the Yard focuses on the people who work in the metal recycling industry, from crane operator to managing director. The latest candidate to fall into the spotlight is Iain Hogg, Managing Director, Isaac Shaw Ltd and Ireland Alloys Ltd. Read the full interview here.


BMRA Golf and Summer Gala Day, and AGM

Wednesday 27 June 2018

This year’s Golf and Summer Gala Day will take place at Celtic Manor Resort on 27 June. Located just outside Newport in Wales, Celtic Manor is a world-class destination for golf, with three championship courses, as well as exciting venue for laser clay pigeon shooting and archery.

The activities will follow on from the Annual General Meeting. The golf round will comprise a shotgun start and be played on The Roman Road course. The archery and laser clay pigeon shooting will take place in their own dedicated areas. The day will end with a dinner in the evening, which will be another great chance for members to network with colleagues and other members.

The cost for a whole day of golf is £550 (plus VAT) per team of four, including dinner, while the cost to take part in archery or clay pigeon shooting is £15 (plus VAT) per person, per session. The cost to attend just the dinner is £75 (plus VAT). Please find booking forms below. If you have any questions, email Lyn or call 01480 455249.

Booking forms
Metals Recycling Event

NAEC, Stoneleigh: 11 - 12 July 2018

BMRA is pleased to be supporting Metals Recycling Event (MRE), Europe’s premier event for metals recyclers. This two-day event is the only trade show in Europe specifically dedicated to recyclers and processors of scrap metal, and it is free to attend. Why not head over to the MRE website to register.