John Lawrie Group
Metal scrap
Company Overview
John Lawrie Metals is a prominent scrap metal recycler based in Scotland, boasting over 90 years' of experience in the industry. As one of the largest processors in the North East of Scotland, the company handles approximately 200,000 tonnes of scrap metal annually. Operating from strategically located yards in Aberdeen, Evanton, and Lerwick (Shetland), John Lawrie Metals serves a diverse clientele ranging from major energy sector companies to domestic householders and tradesmen. The company is part of the ArcelorMittal Group, which provides unique advantages in its recycling processes.
Products and Services
The company offers comprehensive scrap metal recycling solutions for both industrial and domestic clients. This includes convenient skip collections for various volumes of scrap, as well as direct delivery options to their sites, with payments processed directly into bank accounts. John Lawrie Metals specializes in site clearances and decommissioning projects, utilizing experienced mobile teams capable of downsizing oversized materials efficiently. They also provide detailed reporting on material weights and types, often using mobile XFR-based equipment to confirm scrap composition, ensuring fair valuation for customers. A new quayside facility at the Port of Aberdeen further enhances its decommissioning, metals recycling, and export capabilities.
Sustainability and Unique Advantages
John Lawrie Metals is committed to a circular economy, focusing on the reuse, repurposing, and recycling of metals to minimize environmental impact and maximize economic returns for customers. A key differentiator is its 'single step Duty of Care assurance,' which is supported by its affiliation with the ArcelorMittal Group. This partnership provides direct access to advanced smelting facilities, including Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) powered by 100% renewable energy. This technology enables the production of steel with a significantly lower carbon footprint—approximately 66% less than traditional recycled steel and about 15% of virgin steel. The company operates an Integrated Management System certified to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and notably, was the first Scottish metal recycler to achieve ISO50001 Energy Management certification.
Operational Excellence
With a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency, John Lawrie Metals maintains high operational standards. Their fleet includes new low-emission, Euro VI compliant DAF trucks for collection services. The company's expertise extends to managing complex projects, providing custom project packs, waste management plans, and detailed reports to meet client requirements. Their long-standing presence and commitment to innovation position them as a leader in sustainable metal recycling within Scotland and the broader North Sea region.