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EMR Metal Recycling
Achieves Ironclad Results With Loadrite
EMR, a global leader in sustainable metal recycling, has grown from a single UK facility into a multinational operation processing over 10 million tons of ferrous and non-ferrous metals each year—from car parts and boilers to tin roofs and beverage cans. If it’s metal, EMR recycles it.
The Challenge
To improve production efficiency, EMR sought a more accurate, user-friendly belt scale to help operators manage workflow more effectively. In recycling, profitability depends on both yield and material value, so precise tracking of input and output is essential. EMR needed a reliable, smart solution to measure daily output accurately and reduce downtime—one that could be accessed and managed remotely for greater operational control.
The Solution
EMR’s Technical Department turned to Halomec, the UK’s authorized Loadrite distributor, for a production tracking upgrade. Halomec recommended the Loadrite C2880 Conveyor Belt Scale, which was trialed at one of EMR’s six UK shredding sites to assess its accuracy and ease of use. The C2880 delivers precise measurements with advanced data reporting and streamlined information management.
Results speak louder than words!
After a six-week trial, the Loadrite C2880 proved 5% to 6% more accurate than EMR’s previous scale. The facility manager noted that the InsightHQ mobile app made real-time monitoring easier and helped quickly flag issues. The scale also reduced the need for constant maintenance—eliminating the need for a dedicated on-call technician—cutting downtime, labor, and repair costs significantly.
Enjoys Smoother Sailing With Loadrite
Padstow Harbour, a nonprofit fishing port on Cornwall’s north coast, supports its tourism and 20-boat fleet through a unique self-sustaining model. Each year, they remove tons of golden silt that would otherwise block shipping lanes. This nutrient-rich, antiseptic silt is sold across the UK for farming, livestock bedding, horse arenas, and playgrounds. The proceeds go straight back into maintaining and improving the harbour.
The Challenge
To improve its dredging operations, Padstow Harbour needed a precise, easy-to-use weighing system for its sand loaders—one that could track load weights accurately and deliver real-time reports to staff and commissioners from anywhere. They also sought a faster, more efficient invoicing process. The old method required a full day each month for manual billing, delaying payments and hurting cash flow.
The Solution
To solve its operational challenges, Padstow Harbour turned to Halomec, Loadrite’s UK dealer, who recommended a full Loadrite solution: the L3180 SmartScale, LP950 Printer, and InsightHQ platform. The L3180 delivers fast, accurate, Legal-for-Trade load weights—even on rough terrain—while the LP950 lets operators print or email tickets without leaving the cab. InsightHQ provides real-time access to reports from any device, and the eTicket module streamlines invoicing with certified, instantly shareable digital tickets.
Results speak louder than words!
With the Loadrite L3180 SmartScale, InsightHQ, and eTicket, Padstow Harbour has seen major gains in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Operators can now select or upload products, capture exact load weights, and print tickets—all without leaving their cabs. Productivity is up 25%, accuracy has doubled, and manual data entry is eliminated.
Invoicing now takes hours instead of days, allowing for faster billing and payments. This has reduced admin overhead, centralized operations, and earned the port Legal-for-Trade certification—key advantages for a mid-size port like Padstow.
