APAC 2017 Australian Enterprise Awards

, Established in 2003, since inception QMR has developed into one of Queensland’s leading metal recyclers. Now, QMR trades in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Metal is purchased by the firm’s experienced trading team, is processed by the firm in either of its two Queensland yards, and is primarily exported overseas, with a small portion being sold locally. Materials which can be recycled by the firm include brass, batteries, white goods, radiators, copper, lead aluminium and all other metals and their many alloys. The firm draws on the vast expertise of its leadership team to ensure excellence. CEO Nick Chambers has over twenty-nine years’ experience in the metal recycling industry. He has been involved in the purchasing and sale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and all facets of the recycling industry. Nick has been in management roles for some of the largest metal recycling companies in Australia and has also operated his own metal recycling companies in Victoria and Queensland. He has travelled extensively throughout Asia Recycling Services Provider of the Year - Brisbane QueenslandMetal Recyclers (QMR) is a family-owned and operatedmetal recycling company. We explore the secrets behind the firm’s success so far. & Europe to further enhance his knowledge in the field and source niche export markets and contacts. Nick is supported by Daryl White as General manager with over 25 years’ experience and Andy Lee as trading manager. Commencing his career in 2003, Andy quickly found a pathway into a trading position and was keen to learn the ropes of the metal recycling industry. His passion and drive projected him into an additional supervisory role which again stemmed to a natural progression into a Senior Management position. Daryl and Andy are both highly regarded in the industry for his exceptional relationship building skills, seeing them maintain strong rapports with a large number of clients for many years. Throughout their travels to Asia and Europe, Daryl & Andy have been able to extend on their knowledge surrounding the different facets of the industry and see first-hand the recycling process at its tail end. Our combined ability to motivate the team to harness new ideas for increased productivity and turn them into a reality is promoting rapid expansion within our business. This will assist the firm to crack into new export markets and generate better returns for its customers. Overall, QMR is committed to maintaining a strong presence throughout the community and continually strives to uphold its corporate responsibility: “Recycling for the environment” AE170092 Company: Queensland Metal Recyclers Pty Ltd Contact: Nick Chambers Contact Email: [email protected] Address: Yard 15, Darlington Park Industrial, Estate, Peachey Road, Yatala, QLD, 4207, Australia Phone: 0061 7 3386 1477 Website: www.qldmetals.com