Celebrating an impressive 20 years in business this year, Ellsley Metals has expanded significantly since they first moved into the Industrial Estate over two decades ago.
A second-generation family business, Sabina and Lloyd Ellsley initially took the business over from Lloyd’s parents.
Back then it was a small operation, very different to the large-scale enterprise it is today.
When they took over, Sabina and Lloyd only had one staff member and operated one small truck from one small shed.
Right from the beginning, however, the couple knew they wanted to grow the business and moved into the Ayr Industrial Estate so they could expand as the business evolved.
Back then, the Estate was also in its early stages and Sabina recalls how they had no neighbours when they first moved in, just one shed across the road and vacant blocks all around.
Flash forward 20 years and the industrial estate is now a thriving hub of activity and so too is Ellsley Metal Recycling.
The business now has one high-ab truck, two hook trucks, four prime movers and four excavators.
They also have eight dedicated staff members.
Offering everything from scrap bin service collections to semi-truck and excavator hire, Ellsley Metals look after a range of scrap metal recycling needs.
Largely catering to mines and commercial sites both big and small, Ellsley knows how to make recycling easy with a straightforward service.
Working closely alongside their second business Burdekin Demolition and Construction Services, Ellsley are able to offer a full demolition service, bolted onto the recycling process so that customers only need to make one phone call to get the whole job done.
For the smaller contractor or individual household, Ellsley also offer a friendly in-yard service.
Simply drive your truck to the site, sort through and weigh up your scrap metal, you can then collect the cash at the window straight away.
Quick, easy and straightforward - scrap metal recycling is always at your fingertips with Ellsley Metals – find them at 41 McCathie Street Ayr or call 4783 1841.
What can you recycle?
• Steel
• Batteries
• Copper
• Brass
• Aluminium
The friendly team at Ellsley Metals Recycling. Photo credit Sam Gillespie