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We are open. To ensure the safety of our staff and our customers we have some new measures in place, which we have outlined below. Please read through carefully so that you are prepared before you visit us. Our new opening times will be 9am - 1pm Monday - Friday. This...

There is no doubt about it, we are in the middle of an unprecedented event, these are difficult and scary times but there are some important things to remember… Remember…. Tough times don’t last forever - better days will return and they will return sooner than you...

You know the saying: New Year, New Car. If you’re planning on starting the decade on a fresh set of wheels then you may want to take a minute to think about what you’re going to do with your current car. If its miles are numbered, and it’s reached the end of its life,...

On the surface, metal recycling might not seem overly exciting BUT as we dig deeper into the steel scrap pile, there's all sorts of shocking stats and facts that we're still trying to get our heads around. From how long you can run an iPod on tin power to why you need...

In this day and age, it’s important to make every penny go as far as possible. This is why we think recycling your household metal, which you don’t need anymore, could be the financial helping hand you need in the run up to Christmas. You could be sitting on a pretty...

Spanning three generations and 73 years of trading, Henry Orchard and Sons has established itself as a trusted and essential business in the heart of the Cornish community. The company was founded in 1946 by ex-policeman Henry, who aimed to address the shortage of...

We are happy to announce our success at the recent Family Business Awards. We came runner-up for the South West, Thames Valley and South Wales region. Judged by a panel of established practitioners from family firms and experts within the advisory sector, we are...

It’s that time of year again. Spring is here! Along with less rain (hopefully!), less cold and less stress it may be time for less scrap metal. It’s the perfect occasion to get rid of some of the old bits and pieces gathering dust, or rust, around your business. Take...

A CORNISH business owner is encouraging companies to get involved with Clean Cornwall Week. Henry Orchard, Managing Director of Henry Orchard and Sons believes that businesses can do their bit to reduce litter across the county by encouraging their employees to think...

We were really pleased to supply the Truro School Music department with some scrap metal for the pupils to turn into musical instruments. It was a great day and it’s amazing that one person’s rubbish can be turned into another person’s art or music. [gallery...