Leading UK zorba processor joins Alupro

Alupro has welcomed Zorbatek, a leading aluminium recycling and processing business, as its latest member.

Built on more than 20 years of experience, Zorbatek represents a trusted and dependable processing solution. Having invested more than £5m into a state-of-the-art processing facility, the business combines advanced technology and in-house engineering expertise with a fast-moving, flexible approach.

Roy Bellis, site manager at Zorbatek, commented: “Every year, more than 25,000 tonnes of zorba scrap is produced in the UK. We specialise in taking this material and turning it into a valuable product. After all, zorba contains a high percentage of reusable metal – including aluminium. If businesses like ours didn’t exist, these materials would be landfilled despite being 100% recyclable.

“With ambitious plans to scale into a 24/7 aluminium processing operation, we are scaling both our workforce and technical capability. Joining Alupro will provide a unique platform to engage with customers and suppliers, as well as allowing us to be part of the wider material supply chain conversation.”

Tom Giddings, Alupro’s Executive Director, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Zorbatek as our newest member. It not only demonstrates the company’s commitment to engaging with new audiences, but also its ambition to communicating the important role of investing in processes that help maximise recycling in tomorrow’s circular economy.

“Companies like Zorbatek are very important innovators who play a key role in recycling the more specialised aluminium packaging wate streams. We look forward to exploring the ways in which we can work together and make a real difference to the  supply chain.”