COMPANY PROFILE
2013
The New Reclamation Group
Above the ground mining
COMPANY REPORT
Above the ground mining Editorial: Lauren Grey Production: Chris Bolderstone For many of us, recycling has become a part of our daily routine; from separating our paper and plastics to re-using shopping bags, but on a larger scale, materials are increasingly being recycled and sold back to large corporations in the manufacturing of their goods. IndustrySA finds out more…
As a global community, we are becoming more and more aware of the impact our daily lives are having on the planet and recycling initiatives have become increasingly popular both at home and in the workplace. Recycling is a simple and efficient way of helping to conserve the world’s natural resources, but it goes much further than saving space in landfill sites; it conserves energy, reduces air and water pollution and reduces greenhouse gas emissions more than any other solid waste management option. Leading the way in the industrial waste management sector is The New Reclamation Group (Reclam), a South African company established in 1998 with a mission to become the country’s frontrunner in the metal processing industry.
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The company has origins dating back to 1970, but the business really took off between 1998 and 2000 when it acquired 14 businesses involved in the production of recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metal products in South Africa and Mozambique.
THE RECYCLING PROCESS Since its inception, Reclam has evolved rapidly and expanded its operations to include the processing of rubber, glass, paper, cardboard and plastics, with over 70 collecting and processing facilities strategically located across Southern Africa. Reclam’s operations involve the collection, sorting and processing of recyclable materials according to end-user specifications. The final products are then used as input materials for industrial manufacturing. Typically, the
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group delivers in excess of one and a half million tons of recycled products a year. The recycling process begins with locating recyclable raw material which is usually facilitated through delivery by Reclam’s suppliers directly, or by collection and transportation by Reclam to one of its collection, processing and production sites. The company has 700 purpose built vehicles and more than 6000 specialised containers for the storing and transportation of recyclable material, such as hooklift bins, lockable non-ferrous bins and cardboard compactors. Bins are also placed at client sites for easy and efficient collection. Upon arrival at the site, recyclable raw material is weighed, graded, separated, fragmented and turned into numerous recycled products. The end product is then sold back, typically to the same customer base as that
of mines; the only difference being that its raw material is a secondary or recycled material relative to ‘virgin’ material which is beneficiated from an ore. The company’s process is therefore often referred to as ‘above the ground mining’.
ECONOMIC PRESSURES Although Reclam has the facilities to process all kinds of waste material such as paper, card and glass, the main product of its processing is ferrous and non-ferrous raw materials for which demand has increased since the company’s establishment. Ferrous metals are utilised in global steel production and have become increasingly popular over the years because it is cost effective and produces lower emissions, but the industry was not protected from the effects of the financial crisis which saw demand slow for a period of time. SEP 13 PAGE 3
COMPANY REPORT Growth in supply has also been limited by labour issues, natural disasters, a decline in asset quality, increasing capital and operating costs. However, Reclam is positive that with improving economic conditions, healthy demand for raw materials in steel production will again resume.
raw materials located in South Africa and neighbouring countries. The company buys a significant portion of its recyclable raw materials from hundreds of scrap metal merchants, based on long standing relationships across South Africa. Similarly, its geographic coverage, product range and capacity to handle a wide variety of recyclable raw materials gives the company a competitive advantage.
SOURCING SUPPLY As has already been noted, Reclam has the facilities to recycle a variety of different materials, but the main product of its processing is ferrous and non-ferrous raw materials, for which it is the largest supplier in SubSaharan Africa These raw materials include steel, iron and other by products from industrial manufacturers in the steel industry, and obsolete materials such as cars, appliances, machinery and equipment. The company’s ability to purchase a wide variety of recyclable ferrous raw materials, ranging from small to extremely large, as well as to accept deliveries at numerous collection points in relatively close proximity to suppliers, make Reclam the preferred customer in many instances. The strong relationships Reclam has developed with suppliers over the past 20 to 30 years positions it well to increase its access to the wide supply of recyclable
ADDITIONAL SERVICES Aside from the processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, glass and plastic, Reclam also offers additional services in the processing of E-waste, demolition services and waste management, adding to its already extensive portfolio and allowing it to be a onestop recycling shop. Rapid changes in technology and our ‘throw-away’ lifestyle has resulted in an ever increasing surplus of electronic waste, or E-waste, which can be extremely hazardous when not dealt with accordingly. E-waste comprises of discarded computers and office equipment, entertainment devices, cell phones, television sets and household equipment, etc, of which a mere 1520% is recycled, with the rest being left for landfill and incinerators which releases a negative carbon footprint into the atmosphere.
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E-Square Engineering (Pty) Ltd is an Engineering firm which has been offering its valued Clients engineering solutions and adaptable technologies in the following fields of Engineering for the past 10 years:
Civil Engineering • Water and waste water collection, treatment, storage and distribution systems • Roads infrastructure and stormwater management • Waste and Landfill sites management
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
• Commercial and Industrial structures
• Power transmission and distribution solutions
• Project and development management
• Residential and Public Facilities structures
• Telecommunications
• Project programming and financial packaging
• Bridges
• Building services
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“Close networking with environmental consultants help us in identifying and reducing any operational environmental footprints�
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COMPANY REPORT However, in its mission to create a more sustainable future, Reclam plays an active role in the recycling of E-waste, which has limited but different uses. For example its metallic and non-metallic elements, when correctly recycled, can be safely re-used and remanufactured. In addition to its recycling, processing and marketing facilities, Reclam also offer services in waste management solutions, including the removal of non-toxic waste. This division aims to advise companies on the correct procedures and recycling of waste materials, as well as involvement with law enforcement agencies to dispose of illegal and redundant arms and stolen vehicles that they confiscate or recover. Furthermore, Reclam provides demolition services, either directly or in partnership with demolition experts to remove obsolete or surplus buildings, plant, steel and concrete structures. Reclam then utilise the waste materials produced from demolition as an additional source of raw materials.
LEADING BY EXAMPLE As the leading producer of recycled ferrous and non ferrous metal products in Southern Africa based on revenue and sales volumes, Reclam consider it a duty to
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reduce its operations’ impact on the environment and lead by example in the waste management and recyclables industry. In a statement on its website, the company says that through “close networking with environmental consultants” it is able to identify and reduce its operational environmental footprint, and that the safety and welfare of its employees is paramount. “HIV/Aids and smoking policies are in place in our operations to ensure a working relationship of non-discrimination, empathy and awareness amongst all. We believe in winning with people, therefore the empowering of employees at every level in the organization takes place to enhance health, safety and environmental awareness and participation.”
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“Close networking with environmental consultants help us in identifying and reducing any operational environmental footprints”
Lusaka Centenary
Pieter de Beer
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