Ekman Acquires Allan Morris Recycling in North Wales, UK

Allan Morris Recycling processes a wide range of paper and recyclable materials, up to 75,000 tonnes per year.

April 2, 2024 - Ekman & Co AB announced that it has acquired Allan Morris Recycling located in Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales, UK.

Financial terms of the deal, which was completed on March 26, were not disclosed.

According to Ekman, the Allan Morris Recycling business, which operates one of the most advanced paper recovery facilities in the country, will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ekman & Co AB, trading as Allan Morris Recycling.

Pankaj Chowdhary, Managing Director of Ekman Recycling Limited, is excited about the opportunities that the integration of the two businesses will bring.

"We have been working with Allan Morris Recycling in recent years, and we have always been impressed with their professional and flexible approach to doing business and I am particularly pleased that Carl Robertson will remain within the business as its Managing Director, along with his key staff, whom we welcome with open arms and look forward to working with for many years to come," Chowdhary said.

Robertson commented, "Our relationship with Ekman has always been positive, and their long-term commitment and credibility align perfectly with our culture. With Ekman, we gain access to expertise, new partners, and financial strength, which will support our continued growth."

About Allan Morris Recycling

Established in 2008 as a dedicated service provider to the recycling sector, the Allan Morris Recycling plant processes a wide range of paper and recyclable materials up to 75,000 tonnes per year.

Ekman Group provides a complete range of services for the pulp and paper industries, covering market information and research, invoicing and documentation, logistics and warehouse administration, transportation and insurance, trade finance, credit risk coverage, payment administration, advance payments and financing, currency and interest rate hedging, and price risk hedging.

SOURCE: Ekman Group