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Metals
A fifth-generation business, Crow Metals blends tradition with investment in modern recycling technology
Crow Metals Ltd specializes in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling. With three conveniently located yards in Romford, Dagenham, and Rainham in the UK, the company serves the entire East London and Essex region. Dating to 1943, the company’ s extensive experience has earned it a strong and trusted reputation in the industry. W. Wakefield Senior founded the business as a traditional scrap metal and rag merchant operating from a horse and cart in Dagenham. After returning from military service, he established the company during a period of post-war recovery, initially trading scrap metal and textiles and later securing council contracts across London.
The business grew steadily under the next generation, with W. Wakefield Junior helping expand operations. In 1960 the original site was compulsorily purchased by Dagenham Council, prompting a move to Crow Lane in Romford. This relocation marked a turning point, and the business adopted the name Crow Metals.
From the 1990s onwards, Crow Metals modernized and expanded further, entering waste management services and broadening its customer base. Joe Wakefield joined the business in 1995, representing the fourth generation of the family.
More recently, the company moved into larger, purpose-built facilities, including
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