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Wingate recycling firm creates 10 new jobs with record shipment export

Wingate-based recycling firm J Denham Metals has exported its largest single shipment of scrap steel to mainland Europe.

Securing an export facility at Redcar Bulk Terminal, Teesside, the shipment has resulted in the creation of ten jobs, two of which will be at the company itself whilst a further eight staff will be appointed by the firm’s subcontractors.

The material, made up of scrap steel from engineering and manufacturing facilities across the region, has been loaded into a ship and exported to a steel works in mainland Europe.

John Denham, of J Denham Metals, which has been operating in the North East for over 50 years, said: “We see exports in bulk from the region as a crucial part of the ongoing development of our business, a natural progression.

“The deep water berth at Redcar Bulk Terminal is fantastic and will allow us to develop our markets worldwide.

“After the terrible news surrounding the closure of SSI last year, and all the ramifications that brought, it feels good to be able to bring some good news surrounding the topic of steel to the table.”

He added: “The development of bulk shipments will see some additional direct employment for us and significant indirect employment with our regional partners involved in the supply chain.

“The recycling ethos of the region’s manufacturing and engineering sector is encouraging, and we have found that if a balance between the rates paid for materials, quality of service, and improvements to a company’s green credentials is achieved, the critical mass required to make bulk exports is feasible.”