Business news
'Disappointing' results for RCV firm
Swedish truck maker Scania, which makes refuse collection vehicles as well as street sweepers, coaches and other specialist trucks, has blamed the Euro crisis and a strong Krona for a 29% drop in fourth-quarter profits to Skr2.13bn (£200m).
SWR secures London hotels deal
Waste management firm SWR has secured a contract to deal with all waste from Morgan Hotel Group’s two London hotels.
Expansion for CSG
Independent waste management firm Cleansing Service Group has announced its second acquisition in the north east of England.
OCS buys parts of Fountains from administrators
Facilities management firm OCS Group UK has bought parts of Banbury-based environmental services provider Fountains from administrators BDO.
Recycling industry now worth £23bn in UK
The UK recycling industry was worth £23.3bn last year, up 15% on the year before, according to research.
Reuse firm faces closure
A Cornish reuse organisation is facing closure after being squeezed by the economic conditions and government policy.
DS Smith set for £1.3bn SCA deal
DS Smith has announced plans to buy the packaging division of Swedish firm SCA for £1.3 billion.
PDM expands AD plant chain
PDM has announced plans to invest £40m in extending its network of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants this year.
Industry defends health and safety laws against PM attack
Industry figures have criticised plans by David Cameron to “kill” health and safety culture.
Veolia facing possible US lawsuit
Waste management giant Veolia says its senior executives are facing a possible US-class action lawsuit.
