Macaulay Metals

Newsletter
Issue 12, December 2012 Hello All, Welcome to the Christmas edition of the newsletter for 2012. I dont know where the year went. It has been an incredibly busy time at Macaulay Metals. We have completed some amazing projects during the year and hence made some major progress within the business. Some of the highlights include; amalgamating the 3 separate trading companies into 1 company and doing the same for 2 property companies, changing the balance date, and continuing to win some significant projects. I am particularly proud of the Benmore Transformer Disposal. At just over 1,000 tonnes of transformers, this is undoubtedly one of the largest transformer scrapping projects ever completed in New Zealand. We redeveloped the front of our Wellington Yard and now have our new hassle free public buying shed M:\MML\photo 2.JPG operational. Last week we had an official opening for the new buying shed which was a great opportunity for many of our local scrap suppliers to check it out. We got some great feedback. We also opened a new yard in Gisborne at the beginning of the year which is really starting to establish itself in the local market. In September I travelled to Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong to visit some of our scrap buyers. It was exciting to meet some of our existing buyers but also meet some new ones. It is always a great opportunity to see exactly how our scrap is used and get to see the finished product. On occasions I have also been fortunate enough to be at a buyers site and see scrap from Macaulay Metals being fed into a furnace! The scale of some buyers is hard to imagine, one copper company in Korea that we supply uses around M:\MML\photo 1.JPG 15,000 tonnes of copper scrap every month. I have included a couple of photos. It was positive to note that our buyers value their relationship with Macaulay Metals and view the scrap we sell them as being well presented and good quality. I wish everyone and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I am excited about coming back in 2013 and kicking off another busy year! Regards Jeff

New Team Members

Promotion CONGRATULATIONS to Darrin Archer who has been appointed to Northern Area Manager - Well Done Darrin We look forward to seeing more great things coming out of our Northern Yards.

Wellington Jen Beeby - Management Accountant Ricci Ihaia - Packing Shed Supervisor Brent Parker - Scrap Metal Worker Jason Bragger - Truck Driver Jenni Cooper - Scrap Metal Worker Joe Englert - Truck Driver Robbie Te Pairi - Scrap Metal Worker Palmerston North Regan Gopperth - Scrap Metal Worker

CHRISTMAS
The Wellington Team had a great turn out for their Christmas party. We enjoyed some go-karting (Phils Team won, consisting of Phil Springford, Tim OLeary, Jason Bragger and Brian Cotter) and then had a yummy dinner at Lone-Star. Thank you everyone for a lovely evening.

In our Northern Yards some went to a Beach Party with the kids, some went for dinner at a local restaurant and others had pig on a spit with dress-ups and a juke box at the Yard!

Long Service Recognition

To recap - below are all our long service achievers for 2012: Rapu Makiua - 15 Years Brett Williams - 10 Years Roy Wilson - 5 Years Rob Bethell - 5 Years Matt Turner - 5 Years Kenny Harris - 5 Years Phil Springford - 5 Years Wayne Dutch - 5 Years Russell Kasper - 5 Years William Teki - 5 Years Clint Edginton - 5 Years All long service achievers during the year have been formally recognised at the end of year Christmas functions. Well Done Guys! Vision and Mission Statement Vision: Metal Recyclers of Choice Mission Statement: Kiwi owned recyclers, making it easy with: Passion, Professionalism, Integrity and Innovation.

New Hassle Free Public Buying Shed

Wellingtons new Hassle Free Public Buying Shed has been in operation for a couple of months and the official opening was held on Wednesday, 5th December 2012 on site. Customers and Staff joined to celebrate the new facility and the ease with which the public can now recycle their metal. The team, along with Jeff Harris welcomed Nicky Wagner, a National MP with a strong environmental focus and Ross Jamieson, Hutt City Council councilor to join the celebrations. As an innovative company, using a pair of scissors to cut the ribbon didnt quite seem appropriate, so we found a big machine instead needless to say it found the ribbon quite an easy task after huge chunks of steel! The new facility has an integral role to play in the recycling of scrap metal. It is cleaner, greener and faster than the traditional yard. Its easy to use and simple to drive through, making the joy of recycling much easier for the public and small trade customers to experience. Its as easy as 1, 2, 3! Drive In, Weigh In and Cash Out! Our new shed is people friendly, you can safely get out of your vehicle and watch your material being sorted and weighed, collect your cash and drive out with no hassle. Macaulay Metals is proud to be a part of the scrap metal industry and support its role in conserving energy and natural resources reducing the toll on our environment. Recycling scrap metal is good for all of us. The more thats recycled, the less that has to be sourced from mining activities. The scrap metal we process and export has served its useful life in its current form but still offers a wealth of possibilities for the future. And unlike most other recycling in New Zealand the customer gets paid for it! In 2013 the new buying facility will also become part of the Hutt City Councils World of Waste school tours which are designed to enhance students understanding about the nature and volume of waste that is generated and alternative ideas to throwing things away and sending them to the landfill.

Tims Quiz - Answers in the next issue

1) What percentage of all the elements in the periodic table are metals? a. 10% b. 25% c. 50% 2) What is the main metal added to Iron to make Stainless Steel? 3) What is the most common element mixed with Iron to create steel? 4) Iron sheets are galvanized by dipping them into what molten metal? a. Zinc b. Copper c. Cobalt d. Manganese 5) Which of the following metals can be found in a pure state in nature? a. Lithium b. Iron c. Gold d. Aluminium 6) The ability of a metal to be drawn into a wire is a measure of its: a. Ductility b. Hardness c. Malleability d. Strength 7) The ability of a metal to be flattened into sheets is a measure of its: a. Ductility b. Hardness c. Malleability d. Strength 8) What metal does Macaulay Metals test for during our annual health check? 9) Hg is the Chemical symbol for what metal? 10) What metal has the highest melting point of 3410 degree celcius (its used in the filaments of light bulbs!) a. Cobalt b. Tungsten c. Radium d. Uranium

Focus on Non-Metal Supplier

For many years KPMG has had the pleasure of working with Jeff and the staff at Macaulay Metals. This relationship started right back in 1995 when Jeff Harris purchased the company from Bill Macaulay. Over this period we have watched Macaulay Metals grow from strength to strength as a business. KPMG has supported Macaulay Metals along the way by providing accounting and tax advice. Further to this, KPMG has assisted Macaulay Metals with amalgamations, restructuring and business acquisitions. Over the years, some KPMG staff have been seconded out to Macaulay Metals. Mark Hudson was lucky enough to be seconded for six months at the start of last year. He thoroughly enjoyed working with Phil, the finance team and the guys in the yard. The most challenging aspect of the role was trying to beat Rebecca in the daily trivia quizzes! The relationship between KPMG and Macaulay Metals was extended further last year when we were appointed the auditors. KPMG would like to thank Jeff, Phil and all the staff at Macaulay Metals and we trust that our strong relationships will continue.

Focus on Non-Metal Supplier

Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of working with Macaulay Metals staff in the Bay of Plenty region and the management staff in Wellington. We supply and install Macaulay Metals CCTV cameras and recording equipment in the Northern Yards. We also look after the Security Intrusion alarms at the three Northern Yards. With the occasional incidence of stolen property making its way to the Scrap dealers, Macaulay Metals have taken the initiative to show that they are doing everything in their power to help the Police with identifying those that are selling dishonestly obtained goods. Security Plus equipment is also used to protect the assets of Macaulay Metals against third parties who may see their property as worthy of stealing. The cameras are also used to monitor stock levels remotely and to ensure that product is graded correctly. I would like to thank everybody for their support and especially the friendly nature of the staff in Rotorua, Gisborne, Kawerau and Whakatane. Id like to wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Prosperous 2013. Written by Chris Park. Director, Security Plus (BOP) Limited

RANDOM
Where in the world would you find Uranium City? Canada A used aluminium can is recycled and back on the shelf in the supermarket in as little as 60 days! An aluminium can that is thrown away will still be a can 500 years from now and can be re-cycled indefinitely! During the Christmas period there are over 300 million cans used per week worldwide.

WELL DONE!
Congratulations to everyone for all their hard work on winning the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce - Trade Services Award!

Do You Need Help?

Christmas is a stressful time of year for a lot of people both at work and at home with their families. As an employee of Macaulay Metals Ltd you have access to EAP Services. This service provides professional and confidential counselling services. Sometimes it helps to talk things through with someone whos impartial. To contact EAP call: 0800 327 669 This service is available throughout the Christmas and New Year period and is 24 hours.

WINNERS!
Congratulations to Rob Miller and his father who won their races at the Northern Side-Car Championships in December.

Want to contribute?
If you have an interesting story, achievement, facts, quiz or anything you want to share with the company let us know! Either pass the info to your Manager or forward to: Aimee.Cotter@macaulaymetals.co.nz or Fax: 04 589 6811

Eastland Ports Project

The Northern Yards recently completed the Eastland Ports Project which involved demolishing an entire freezing works! The project was completed successfully and on time producing over 80 tonnes of steel scrap and 18.5 tonnes of aluminium.

SPOTLIGHT ON JEN BEEBY

Jen Beeby has recently joined our Support Office as the new Management Accountant. Please see below to learn a little bit more about her What song makes you want to dance? Waterloo (ABBA) What is something most people do not know about you? I like to study wars. Cause and effect. What does it mean to" be a man" in today's society? Not qualified to comment on this one. What is the closest you have been to a natural disaster? Flood in the Rangitikei. Have you ever cried to get something you wanted? Yes as a child. What place would you like to visit? Chatham Islands What food have you eaten too much of in your life? Bananas. Would you rather be able to visit 100 years in the past or 100 years in the future. 100 years in the future. What would you do if you had a million dollars? Build a sanctuary for injured animals. What are the most common lies your peer group tells? Its all good. What technology do you think you will never adopt? Twitter What was the last thing you wasted you money on? A rain coat for a Toy Poodle.

Merry Christmas and have a Safe and Happy New Year!