Private company

European Metal Recycling

Global scrap metal company

European Metal Recycling is a global scrap metal company, founded in 1994 by Phillip Sheppard. In 2013, their annual pre-tax profits for the UK were £47 million.2 It is headquartered in Warrington.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Schrottplatz EMR European Metal Recycling, Roßhafen, Hambug-9371
Photo: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

European Metal Recycling is a global scrap metal company, founded in 1994 by Phillip Sheppard. In 2013, their annual pre-tax profits for the UK were £47 million.2

Timeline

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