Newsletter Issue 11 December

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Macaulay Metals

Newsletter

Hello All,Welcome to the Christmas edition of the newsletter for 2012. I don’t know where the year went. Ithas been an incredibly busy time at Macaulay Metals. We have completed some amazing projectsduring the year and hence made some major progress within the business. Some of the highlightsinclude; amalgamating the 3 separate trading companies into 1 company and doing the same for 2property 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 oftransformers, this is undoubtedly one of the largest transformer scrapping projects ever completedin New Zealand. We redeveloped the front of our WellingtonYard and now have our new “hassle free public buying shed”operational. Last week we had an official opening for the new

buying shed which was a great opportunity for many of ourlocal scrap suppliers to check it out. We got some greatfeedback. We also opened a new yard in Gisborne at thebeginning of the year which is really starting to establish itselfin the local market.In September I travelled to Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong tovisit some of our scrap buyers. It was exciting to meet someof our existing buyers but also meet some new ones. It isalways a great opportunity to see exactly how our scrap isused and get to see the finished product. On occasions I havealso been fortunate enough to be at a buyers site and see

scrap from Macaulay Metals being fed into a furnace! Thescale of some buyers is hard to imagine, one coppercompany in Korea that we supply uses around15,000 tonnes of copper scrap every month. I haveincluded a couple of photos. It was positive to notethat our buyers value their relationship withMacaulay Metals and view the scrap we sell themas being well presented and good quality.I wish everyone and their families a Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year. I am excited about comingback in 2013 and kicking off another busy year!

Regards Jeff

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Issue 12, December 2012

New Team MembersNew Team MembersNew Team MembersNew Team MembersWellingtonWellingtonWellingtonWellington

Jen Beeby - Management AccountantRicci Ihaia - Packing Shed Supervisor

Brent Parker - Scrap Metal WorkerJason Bragger - Truck Driver

Jenni Cooper - Scrap Metal WorkerJoe Englert - Truck DriverRobbie Te Pairi - Scrap Metal Worker

Palmerston NorthPalmerston NorthPalmerston NorthPalmerston North

Regan Gopperth - Scrap Metal Worker

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CONGRATULATIONS toDarrin Archer who has beenappointed to Northern AreaManager - Well Done DarrinWe look forward to seeingmore great things coming outof our Northern Yards.



CHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMAS

The Wellington Team had a great turn out for their Christmas party. We enjoyed somego-karting (Phils’ Team won, consisting of Phil Springford, Tim O’Leary, Jason Bragger andBrian Cotter) and then had a yummy dinner at Lone-Star. Thank you everyone for a lovelyevening.

Vision and Mission StatementVision and Mission StatementVision and Mission StatementVision and Mission Statement

Vision:Metal Recyclers of Choice

Mission Statement:

Kiwi owned recyclers, making it easy with: Passion, Professionalism, Integrity and Innovation.

To recap - below are all our long service achievers for 2012:Rapu Makiua - 15 YearsBrett Williams - 10 Years

Roy Wilson - 5 YearsRob Bethell - 5 YearsMatt Turner - 5 Years

Kenny Harris - 5 YearsPhil Springford - 5 YearsWayne Dutch - 5 Years

Russell Kasper - 5 YearsWilliam Teki - 5 Years

Clint Edginton - 5 YearsAll long service achievers during the year have been formally recognised at the end of yearChristmas functions. Well Done Guys!

Long Service RecognitionLong Service RecognitionLong Service RecognitionLong Service Recognition

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!



New Hassle Free Public Buying ShedNew Hassle Free Public Buying ShedNew Hassle Free Public Buying ShedNew Hassle Free Public Buying ShedWellingtons’ 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 nowrecycle their metal. The team, along with Jeff Harris welcomed Nicky Wagner, a National MP with astrong 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’ didn’t quite seem appropriate,

so we found a big machine instead – needless to say it found the ribbon quite an easy task afterhuge chunks of steel!The new facility has an integral role to play in the recycling of scrap metal. It is cleaner, greener andfaster than the traditional yard. It’s easy to use and simple to drive through, making the joy ofrecycling much easier for the public and small trade customers to experience.It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Drive In, Weigh In and Cash Out! Our new shed is people friendly, you cansafely get out of your vehicle and watch your material being sorted and weighed, collect your cashand drive out with no hassle.Macaulay Metals is proud to be a part of the scrap metal industry and support its role in conservingenergy and natural resources – reducing the toll on our environment. Recycling scrap metal is goodfor all of us. The more that’s recycled, the less that has to be sourced from mining activities. The

scrap metal we process and export has served it’s useful life in its current form but still offers awealth of possibilities for the future. And unlike most other recycling in New Zealand – the customergets paid for it!In 2013 the new buying facility will also become part of the Hutt City Council’s ‘World of Waste’school tours which are designed to enhance students’ understanding about the nature and volumeof waste that is generated and alternative ideas to throwing things away and sending them to thelandfill.



Tim’s Quiz - Answers in the next issueTim’s Quiz - Answers in the next issueTim’s Quiz - Answers in the next issueTim’s 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 makeStainless Steel?

3) What is the most common element mixed withIron to create steel?

4) Iron sheets are galvanized by dipping them intowhat molten metal?

a. Zincb. Copperc. Cobaltd. Manganese

5) Which of the following metals can be found in a pure state in nature?a. Lithiumb. Ironc. Goldd. Aluminium

6) The ability of a metal to be drawn into a wire is a measure of its:a. Ductilityb. Hardnessc. Malleabilityd. Strength

7) The ability of a metal to be flattened into sheets is a measure of its:a. Ductilityb. Hardness

c. Malleabilityd. Strength8) 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 (it’s used in the filaments of

light bulbs!)a. Cobaltb. Tungstenc. Radiumd. Uranium

Focus on Non-Metal SupplierFocus on Non-Metal SupplierFocus on Non-Metal SupplierFocus on Non-Metal SupplierFor 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 BillMacaulay. Over this period we have watched Macaulay Metals grow from strength to strength as abusiness.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 andbusiness acquisitions.Over the years, some KPMG staff have been seconded out to Macaulay Metals. Mark Hudson waslucky enough to be seconded for six months at the start of last year. He thoroughly enjoyed workingwith 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 extendedfurther last year when we were appointed the auditors. KPMG wouldlike to thank Jeff, Phil and all the staff at Macaulay Metals and we trustthat our strong relationships will continue.



Focus on Non-Metal SupplierFocus on Non-Metal SupplierFocus on Non-Metal SupplierFocus on Non-Metal Supplier

Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of working with Macaulay Metals staff in the Bayof 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 thePolice with identifying those that are selling dishonestly obtained goods.Security Plus’ equipment is also used to protect the assets of Macaulay Metals against thirdparties who may see their property as worthy of stealing. The cameras are also used to monitorstock 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.I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Prosperous 2013.

Written by Chris Park. Director, Security Plus (BOP) Limited

RANDOMRANDOMRANDOMRANDOM

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!WELL DONE!WELL DONE!WELL DONE!

Congratulations to everyone for all their hard work on winning theHutt Valley Chamber of Commerce - Trade Services Award!

Do You Need Help?Do You Need Help?Do You Need Help?Do You Need Help?Christmas is a stressful time of year for a lot of people both at work and athome with their families. As an employee of Macaulay Metals Ltd you haveaccess to EAP Services. This service provides professional andconfidential counselling services. Sometimes it helps to talk things throughwith someone who’s impartial. To contact EAP call: 0800 327 669

This service is available throughout the Christmas and New Year period andis 24 hours.

WINNERS!WINNERS!WINNERS!WINNERS!

Congratulations to Rob Miller and his father who won their races at the Northern Side-CarChampionships in December.



Want to contribute?Want to contribute?Want to contribute?Want to contribute?

If you have an interesting story, achievement, facts, quiz or anything you want to share with thecompany let us know! Either pass the info to your Manager or forward to:

[email protected] or Fax: 04 589 6811

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

SPOTLIGHT ON JEN BEEBYSPOTLIGHT ON JEN BEEBYSPOTLIGHT ON JEN BEEBYSPOTLIGHT 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 herWhat 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 ChristmasMerry ChristmasMerry ChristmasMerry Christmas

and have aand have aand have aand have a

Safe and Happy New Year!Safe and Happy New Year!Safe and Happy New Year!Safe and Happy New Year!

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