Tim Calderbank Metal Recycling

Tim Calderbank is the fourth generation owner of a busy, modern Metal Recycling Centre now based on an award-winning environmental site in the centre of STANDISH,Wigan. Here they can deal with a full range of metals in a clean and safe environment and offer customers a fast and efficient turnaround.Keeping in touch with the ever changing metal prices is the key to providing the most competitive prices in the area and TIM CALDERBANK METAL RECYCLING ensure a constant link with the London Metal Exchange making certain their customers obtain premium returns for their scrap metal. Prompt payment by Cheque, Debit Card or BACS is guaranteed.TIM CALDERBANK specialise in works collection and have a fleet of modern vehicles, mobile grabs and magnets, shears and containers to provide customers with a fast and efficient service.A free skip collection service is provided for local firms producing scrap metal or alternatively materials can be delivered direct to their Standish, Wigan works. Be it large or small amounts of scrap, contact Tim Calderbank on Standish (01257 424694) for an up to the minute quotation and a friendly and reliable service.From the 3rd December, 2012 we will no longer be able to pay out cash for scrap metal. The 'Legal Aid , Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012' (LASPO) bill received Royal Assent on 1st May 2012. This Bill creates an offence for anyone buying or selling scrap metal for cash. In view of the new legislation TIM CALDERBANK METAL RECYCLING have arranged a number of options for customers to receive payments as quickly as possible.CHEQUE-  Printed cheques can be issued on the spot for presentation at your bank.BACS-   Electronic payment direct into your bank with your account number and sort codeVISA DEBIT-   A refund directly into your account using your Visa card, no pin number required.ACCOUNT-  Customers can opt to receive payments on a monthly basis via any of the above options.

The company began managing many works contracts and larger premises were sought. In 1938, a nearby mill came up for sale which was across the river Douglas from the famous Central Park rugby ground. This was known as Water Heyes Mill, Orchard Street. Later, a further site was purchased that included a rail link at Britannia Bridge, Ince. Rail passengers travelling from Manchester to Wigan always knew they were approaching Wallgate Station as they passed the heaps of metal piled high.
The next generation of family now joined the firm, there was John’s son Joe, and Tom’s two sons Frank and Elias who continued to build up the business until they all retired in 1987. Thirteen years earlier, Frank’s second son, Tim, had formed his own metal recycling company in nearby Standish. His elder brother Andrew joined a few years later, followed by younger brother Matthew, who had been working at E. Calderbanks, then sister Jackie. Matthew later left and trained to become an airline captain. Tim’s wife Janet joined the company in 2007.Today, the business is highly mechanised with mobile shears and balers. Prices are at record levels and the volume of material destined for China has increased significantly. Tim Calderbank Metal Recycling is now based on an award winning environmental site at Bradley Hall, Standish, which has also seen many changes over the years. During the Second World War it was a large munitions factory, then in 1948, H.J. Heinz opened it as a food manufacturing plant. Tim Calderbank has personally served over 100,000 customers, however, he is still waiting to see if Lloyd and Liam the fifth generation of Calderbanks will continue the family tradition.