Unimetals Group

From electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) to industrial machinery and electric motors, e-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. But did you know that inside these discarded items are valuable metals like copper, aluminum, and even precious metals? At Unimetals, we specialise in WEEE recycling, ensuring that metals from e-waste are recovered, refined, and returned to the supply chain—reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable future. How does WEEE Recycling Work? 👉 Collection & Sorting – WEEE items are collected and categorised (e.g., Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) and Small Mixed WEEE (SMW), Large Domestic Appliances (LDA) and cooling and temperature exchange equipment). These are then sent to the relevant Unimetals site for processing. 👉 Manual Pre-sort with Some Component Removal – At this stage certain components, such as batteries for SDA or compressors for fridges, are safely removed. 👉 Shredding & Separation – The remaining materials are shredded and processed using magnets, eddy currents, and air separation, allowing metals to be extracted from plastics and other components. 👉 Metal Recovery – Valuable metals like copper, aluminum, and steel are processed for reuse, while hazardous substances are disposed of safely, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. With WEEE volumes rising every year, responsible recycling is more critical than ever. As an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF), Unimetals plays a key role in ensuring WEEE is processed responsibly and in line with all UK environmental regulations. At Unimetals, we help businesses turn e-waste into valuable resources, minimising environmental impact and maximising metal recovery. If you’d like to learn more about how we can recover your business’ e-waste, contact us at info@unimetals.com. #WEEERecycling #Ewaste #MetalRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Unimetals #ScrapMetal

From electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) to industrial machinery and electric motors, e-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. But did you know that inside these discarded items are valuable metals like copper, aluminum, and even precious metals? At Unimetals, we specialise in WEEE recycling, ensuring that metals from e-waste are recovered, refined, and returned to the supply chain—reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable future. How does WEEE Recycling Work? 👉 Collection & Sorting – WEEE items are collected and categorised (e.g., Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) and Small Mixed WEEE (SMW), Large Domestic Appliances (LDA) and cooling and temperature exchange equipment). These are then sent to the relevant Unimetals site for processing. 👉 Manual Pre-sort with Some Component Removal – At this stage certain components, such as batteries for SDA or compressors for fridges, are safely removed. 👉 Shredding & Separation – The remaining materials are shredded and processed using magnets, eddy currents, and air separation, allowing metals to be extracted from plastics and other components. 👉 Metal Recovery – Valuable metals like copper, aluminum, and steel are processed for reuse, while hazardous substances are disposed of safely, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. With WEEE volumes rising every year, responsible recycling is more critical than ever. As an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF), Unimetals plays a key role in ensuring WEEE is processed responsibly and in line with all UK environmental regulations. At Unimetals, we help businesses turn e-waste into valuable resources, minimising environmental impact and maximising metal recovery. If you’d like to learn more about how we can recover your business’ e-waste, contact us at info@unimetals.com. #WEEERecycling #Ewaste #MetalRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Unimetals #ScrapMetal

Metal granulation plays a crucial role in transforming certain types of scrap—especially cables and wires—into valuable raw materials. 🔌 Granulation breaks metal down into small, uniform granules, making it easier to separate and recover pure metals like copper and aluminium. This process is particularly important for recycling electrical cables, where plastic coatings need to be efficiently removed. This is what we do at Unimetals in Barnsley; we use industry-leading technology to achieve up to 99% pure copper recovery. ♻️ Here is how we extract value from cables at Unimetals: ➡️ Shredding: After a manual inspection to remove non-conforming materials, copper cables are fed into a heavy-duty shredder called the Super Chopper, reducing them into smaller pieces. ➡️ Separation: The shredded cables are further processed through a multi-purpose rasper, where magnets separate ferrous metals from non-ferrous materials. ➡️ Granulation: The material is then processed through a granulator, breaking it down into fine metal particles, which are still mixed with plastics. ➡️ Final Separation: Using airflow and gravity, the valuable metal is extracted, producing high-purity recycled copper. Once processed, our refined copper granules are sold to manufacturers worldwide, reducing the need for virgin metal extraction. This not only keeps valuable materials in the economy but also lowers greenhouse gas emissions and preserves natural resources. Stay tuned to see how we process WEEE recycling next! Learn more about Unimetals 👉 www.unimetals.com #MetalRecycling #ScrapMetal #CopperCables #CableGranulation #CriticalMinerals #CopperRecyling

Once metal has been processed through shredding or shearing, baling takes recycling a step further by compressing loose scrap into dense, manageable blocks. This not only saves space but also makes transportation and melting more efficient, supporting a cleaner, more sustainable recycling loop. ♻️   Baled metal is easier to handle, store, and transport, reducing logistics costs and emissions. By creating uniform, high-density bales, we help steel mills and foundries receive consistent, high-quality feedstock, improving the efficiency of the entire recycling process.   At Unimetals, our 7 balers handle a variety of materials, including: ➡️ Aluminium – Cans, profiles, and offcuts. ➡️ Steel Pressings – Sheet metal, stamping offcuts and factory scrap. ➡️ Copper & Brass – Wires, tubing, and fittings. ➡️ Light Gauge Metals – Shredded or loose scrap that needs compacting.   How does baling work? Using powerful hydraulic presses, balers compress metal with extreme force, creating tightly packed blocks that are easier to transport and process in smelting or refining operations.   Baling plays a crucial role in making metal recycling more cost-effective and eco-friendly, ensuring that even small or lightweight scrap is fully utilised in the circular economy.   Next: Discover how cable granulation helps recover valuable metals from scrap cables!   #MetalRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EfficientRecycling #Unimetals

Shearing plays a key role in cutting large scrap metal pieces into smaller, more manageable sizes, making recycling more efficient and sustainable. ♻️   Shearing creates precise, straight cuts with minimal waste, producing fewer byproducts and ensuring a cost-effective, high-output operation. This process is versatile, because it works for both soft and hard metals, either preparing scrap for further processing or for the end user. Shearing in fact, allows more efficient loading and processing in furnaces; smaller pieces melt faster and more evenly.   With 15 shears across the UK, Unimetals ensures we're ready to handle a wide variety of materials and keep the recycling process running smoothly.   How does a shear work? Using powerful hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic shears, we cut scrap metal with guillotine shearing machines, ensuring clean cuts for easier handling, and maximising the weights for further transportation.   At Unimetals, we shear: 👉 Heavy Steel – Beams and structural metal. 👉 Rail Scrap – Tracks and railway materials. 👉 Demolition Metal – Steel from buildings. 👉 Oversized Scrap – Large pieces not suited for shredding.   In essence, shearing has many advantages: it helps us reduce the wear and tear of our shredders, produces cleaner, high-quality feedstock for steelmaking and ensures a more efficient and sustainable process thanks to its lower emissions.   Next: Stay tuned for how baling makes our recycling even more efficient! Would you like to know more about Unimetals? Visit ➡️ www.unimetals.com   #MetalRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #SteelMaking #Unimetals

Shearing plays a key role in cutting large scrap metal pieces into smaller, more manageable sizes, making recycling more efficient and sustainable. ♻️   Shearing creates precise, straight cuts with minimal waste, producing fewer byproducts and ensuring a cost-effective, high-output operation. This process is versatile, because it works for both soft and hard metals, either preparing scrap for further processing or for the end user. Shearing in fact, allows more efficient loading and processing in furnaces; smaller pieces melt faster and more evenly.   With 15 shears across the UK, Unimetals ensures we're ready to handle a wide variety of materials and keep the recycling process running smoothly.   How does a shear work? Using powerful hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic shears, we cut scrap metal with guillotine shearing machines, ensuring clean cuts for easier handling, and maximising the weights for further transportation.   At Unimetals, we shear: 👉 Heavy Steel – Beams and structural metal. 👉 Rail Scrap – Tracks and railway materials. 👉 Demolition Metal – Steel from buildings. 👉 Oversized Scrap – Large pieces not suited for shredding.   In essence, shearing has many advantages: it helps us reduce the wear and tear of our shredders, produces cleaner, high-quality feedstock for steelmaking and ensures a more efficient and sustainable process thanks to its lower emissions.   Next: Stay tuned for how baling makes our recycling even more efficient! Would you like to know more about Unimetals? Visit ➡️ www.unimetals.com   #MetalRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #SteelMaking #Unimetals

What happens to scrap metal once it arrives at a recycling facility? ♻️ One of the key processes in transforming waste into valuable raw materials is shredding. Shredding breaks down large metal items, making it easier to separate different metals, speed up melting, and reduce energy consumption. But it also does something even more important—it creates a cleaner product. At Unimetals, our industrial shredders in Hull, Smethwick, Nottingham, and Avonmouth process: ➡️End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) – Cars, vans, and other vehicles (once de-polluted). ➡️Household Appliances – Washing machines, dishwashers, and fridges (after safe de-pollution). ➡️Light Iron & Steel – Scrap from construction, manufacturing, and demolition. ➡️Aluminium & Non-Ferrous Metals – Beverage cans and more. Unlike traditional HMS scrap, the 3a/3b products our shredders produce are far superior due to advanced separation processes that remove impurities for a higher-quality and denser raw material. This is critical as steelmaking shifts from Blast Furnaces to Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs), which require cleaner and more sustainable feedstock to produce a wider range of steel products, free from residual elements. At Unimetals, we’re investing in cutting-edge shredding technology to drive sustainable steel production and keep valuable materials in the circular economy. Shredding is just the start—stay tuned for our next post on Shearing! #MetalRecycling #Shredding #Sustainability #Unimetals #CircularEconomy #GreenerSteel #ElectricArcFurnace

Copper is one of the most valuable and recyclable metals on the planet; this material plays a crucial role in the green transition by enabling cleaner energy, reducing reliance on raw material extraction, and lowering carbon emissions through efficient recycling.   At Unimetals our job is to help businesses turn waste into a profitable and sustainable resource while supporting the circular economy. Whether it’s cables, electronic devices, manufacturing or industrial scrap, by choosing to recycle copper, instead of mining new ore, we achieve:   👉 85% energy savings compared to primary copper production 👉 65% lower CO₂ emissions, helping flight climate change   At Unimetals, we ensure that every piece of scrap copper gets a second life, supporting a more sustainable future. How is your business managing metal waste? Get in touch with us at info@unimetals.com to find out how your business can benefit from metal recycling.   #GreenTransition #CopperRecycling #Sustainability #MetalRecycling #ScrapMetal #CircularEconomy

✨ Meet Vinod Kaushik, General Manager - Production and Process Engineering - at Unimetals in Abu Dhabi✨ Vinod joined Unimetals in November 2023; with 15 years of experience in precious metals, including at PAMP MKS Group in India, Vinod brings unmatched expertise in metal recovery and refining through hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy technologies. Reflecting on his time at Unimetals, Vinod said, “From commissioning projects to solving complex material challenges, the journey has been incredibly rewarding, significantly enhancing our technical capabilities.” Vinod believes that what sets Unimetals apart is “our advanced R&D techniques which allow us to handle complex materials that our competitors in the UAE find challenging. Our full transparency and the best recovery percentages in the market make us the go-to choice for precious metal customers." He’s especially proud of our state-of-the-art Kezad facility, specialising in extracting and refining gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and other precious metals from diverse materials like jewellery waste and mining concentrates. We’re thrilled to have Vinod driving innovation and excellence at Unimetals! Find out more about Unimetals here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8rZgH8g #TeamUnimetals #Leadership #Innovation #CriticalMinerals #MetalRecycling #PreciousMetals

Located in the heart of KEZAD, Unimetals' state-of-the-art facility is redefining sustainable metal recovery. 🌍♻️ Advanced processes enable us to recover precious metals like gold, silver, and palladium from e-waste, industrial by-products, and more. From polishing dust and used catalysts to sludges and slimes, we process a wide variety of feedstocks with expertise. Our cutting-edge analytical lab uses advanced techniques like ICP-OES, fire assay, and XRF, ensuring precision, transparency, and trust every step of the way. 🔬✅ 📍 Just 40 minutes from Abu Dhabi City and 35 minutes south of Dubai’s DMCC, our facility is perfectly positioned to serve clients across the region and internationally. 🌍✈️ Ready to join us in leading the way in sustainable metal recovery? Let’s connect! Get in touch 📩 info@unimetals.com Unimetals UK supports the nation’s metal recycling industry through an extensive network of sites and processes, transforming ferrous and nonferrous metals, WEEE, and end of life goods into valuable resources for reuse worldwide. Find out more about our UK operations 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_enQ8SY #PreciousMetalRecycling #Sustainability #PreciousMetals #Kezad #MetalRecovery #CriticalMinerals