05/02/2024
Today was a truly memorable day as we had the privilege of welcoming the esteemed president of the BMRA, Susie Burrage OBE and Nigel O'Gorman from FJ Church to Southwark Metals. Our founder and mum was presented with a Service Award for her outstanding contribution to the metal industry.
Mum's journey in this field has been nothing short of remarkable. As one of the first women in this male-dominated industry, she earned the nickname "The Iron Lady" due to her unwavering determination and no-nonsense attitude. Her colleagues and customers alike hold her in the highest regard for her hard work and dedication.
Balancing the responsibilities of raising six children while running our scrap yard was no easy feat for mum. Yet she managed to succeed and even now, at the grand age of 67 + VAT, she still comes to check on us once a week.
Southwark Metals is entering a new chapter in its history, from its humble beginnings in a tin shed in Sturge Street, Blackfriars in 1979, to making a £15 million pound investment in a new facility with its own rail hub in central London. As the third generation of our family enters the business, with three children and three grandchildren following in the footsteps of their mum and grandmother, we are excited for the future.
We would like to express our gratitude to the BMRA for recognizing mum's remarkable achievements. But above all, we want to thank you, mum, for everything you have done. You truly are "The Iron Lady".
