Salvage and Motor Recycling Company Becomes Latest Patrons of Doncaster Chamber
SYNETIQ Ltd., a forward-thinking salvage company, has become Doncaster Chamber’s newest patron member. SYNETIQ is dedicated to doing the right thing by the environment, conducting its automotive salvage, dismantling and recycling business in a way that is more environmentally friendly and does not cost the Earth. The business works with clients, including leading household car insurers, to deliver financial and environmental returns of policyholder vehicles. It also helps everyday consumers make
SYNETIQ Announces Deal With BBC Star Becky Evans
SYNETIQ has announced a new agreement with Becky Evans – star of the BBC series Gassed Up. Becky – also known as ‘Queen B’ – is one of the UK’s leading female automotive influencers, with a significant social media following. The new arrangement will see Becky highlighting the benefits of green parts to a new consumer audience, following significant progress within the vehicle insurance and repair industry. Enthusiasts can expect regular content via SYNETIQ’s YouTube channel, as well as special series
Doncaster Business Conference To Connect Local Firms and Politicians
Doncaster Chamber’s popular business conference will be returning in May, giving local business leaders a chance to air their views about the challenges that are facing them, to engage with politicians and to get involved with exciting conversations about our borough’s future. Titled “Doncaster, What’s Next?”, the event — organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce — is specifically themed around the next few years for the borough and where it will be in 2030 and beyond. In addition to plenty of
SYNETIQ Announce Annual Charity Partnership
SYNETIQ — the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company — are delighted to announce Sue Ryder as their chosen charity of the year. The national healthcare organisation provides expert palliative, neurological and bereavement services to people during the most difficult times of their lives. The charity was selected following a company-wide vote at SYNETIQ; with over 500 colleagues across 12 sites. The business has subsequently committed that all of its major
SYNETIQ Launches Sustainability Certificates for Clients
SYNETIQ has launched a new sustainability certificate scheme – yet another industry first – utilising green parts to help clients reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability objectives. These certificates are issued by SYNETIQ, and the carbon savings are quantified by SYNETIQ’s sustainability team The innovative, recently-developed scheme is targeted at SYNETIQ’s existing clients. SYNETIQ calculates the CO2 savings achieved through green parts usage, helping to clearly demonstrate
SYNETIQ Celebrates One Year of Carbon Literacy
SYNETIQ is celebrating the impact of its carbon literacy training initiative, now that it has been in effect for a whole year.Developed alongside the national Carbon Literacy Project, this course has been delivered to over 200 SYNETIQ colleagues. Each of these learners has received a carbon literacy certificate, which means that they are aware of the impact that everyday activities have on emissions and are motivated to do their bit to reduce them. SYNTEIQ has even offered the training to its clients, the
Mind the (skills) gap: SYNETIQ supports National Apprenticeship Week 2022
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling business SYNETIQ update on their recently launched Metal Recycling General Operative apprenticeship scheme. SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling business launched its Metal Recycling General Operative apprenticeship scheme in September 2021. Now, in anticipation of National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the business is reflecting on the scheme’s success four months into the
SYNETIQ announces Sarah Hirst as Green Parts Director
Sarah will work closely with insurers and bodyshops to adopt the best, most sustainable route for vehicle repairs. SYNETIQ has announced Sarah Hirst as its new Green Parts Director – marking a new chapter in the business’ drive towards the sustainable future of vehicle repairs. Sarah will manage the flow of recycled ‘green’ vehicle parts at SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company, managing the relationship between the business and its clients, including
SYNETIQ commits to setting science based targets as part of ongoing sustainability drive
SYNETIQ has committed to set company-wide emissions targets in line with climate science, using the Science Based Targets initiative. In a first for the vehicle salvage and recycling industry, the business has pledged to implement new, measurable goals to accelerate its efforts towards creating a sustainable motoring future in the UK. Work has already begun to establish clear, tangible targets, throughout every SYNETIQ operation. In a commitment planned for Spring 2022, the business will reveal further
SYNETIQ’s focus on sustainability delivers Green Business of the Year award
SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company is delighted to have won Green Business of the Year at the prestigious Doncaster Business Awards. Leaving no stone unturned as it works to reduce the environmental impact of the automotive sector, SYNETIQ has invested heavily over the last two years. From helping clients minimise their carbon footprint, through the supply of green parts, and even surpasses EU legislative targets for the recycling of vehicles, it has
North Doncaster Development Trust and SYNETIQ spread Christmas cheer across Doncaster
Ray Curry (Operations Director, SYNETIQ) and Tracy Mann (Community Coordinator, North Doncaster Development Trust) North Doncaster Development Trust, a local charity helping people in need in the local community, has taken delivery of a new vehicle donated by SYNETIQ. SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling business, donated the vehicle to North Doncaster Development Trust, an organisation that has been at the forefront of the response to the pandemic and
The next step on Our Road to Tomorrow: SYNETIQ gain Silver Carbon Literacy accreditation
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling business, has become the first in its sector to officially become a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation. The accreditation further underlines SYNETIQ’s commitment to embedding sustainability across its operations. The business has been collaborating closely with the Carbon Literacy Project since November 2020 as part of its Our Road to Tomorrow sustainability roadmap, which it hopes will drive a more sustainable future for
SYNETIQ announces industry-leading 96.3% vehicle recycling figure
SYNETIQ has announced an increase in its vehicle recycling capabilities, as it continues to develop operational processes and efficiencies. The business, which processes around 70,000 salvage and end of life vehicles each year, now recycles an average of 96.3% of each vehicle it processes. Thanks to investment in training, data systems managing the inventory of stock and innovative operational processes, the new figure is thought to be the highest within the vehicle recycling industry. By maximising the
Adwick Park Rangers Under 6s win new club sponsor
First established in 2006, Adwick Park Rangers is a grassroots junior football club based in the North of Doncaster, close to SYNETIQ’s headquarters. The club aims to bring local communities together by giving young people the opportunity to play football, to develop as individuals and to promote teamwork in a safe and friendly environment. As not-for-profit run entirely by volunteer committee members, coaches and helpers, the club invests all its income back into football for its teams. SYNETIQ’s
Raising sustainability standards: SYNETIQ joins the nation to drive Carbon Literacy Action Day
To mark Carbon Literacy Action Day 2021, and the first day of Glasgow’s COP26 event, the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company has delivered industry, internal and community-based Carbon Literacy training courses, inspiring participants to create meaningful environmental change. Five online group training sessions were delivered to a mix of SYNETIQ clients, internal colleagues, industry leaders and the communities around SYNETIQ sites as part of the Carbon Literacy
Doncaster Director Nominated for Prestigious Finance Award
A Doncaster finance director has been nominated for an award which celebrate exceptional financial leadership in the Yorkshire region. Leigh Manton, SYNETIQ’s Finance Director, has been shortlisted for the Yorkshire Finance Leader’s Finance Leader in a Privately Owned Business award. The annual awards, sponsored by Brewster Partners, BDO, Lloyds Bank and Aon aim to honour and celebrate the region’s strong finance community which has helped support regional businesses and navigated the challenging
SYNETIQ electrifies engine handling process with new £60k investment
The UK’s leading integrated salvage, dismantling and recycling company has revealed a £60k investment at its flagship Doncaster site. A new twin-overhead crane system has now been installed at SYNETIQ’s Bentley Moor Lane site, with the electric-powered Street Crane eliminating any requirement for diesel-powered equipment during engine preparation. SYNETIQ says the announcement is the next step on ‘Our Road Tomorrow’ – the business’ plan to be the most sustainable business in its sector. It comes as
Raising a mug for Macmillan: SYNETIQ raises £1,359 for cancer charity
SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company, has donated £1,359 to its chosen charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, enough to fund a Macmillan Nurse for a week. Colleagues from the company’s flagship sites at Doncaster and Winsford served a mountain of tea, coffee and cake to support people whose lives have been impacted by cancer as part of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on 24th September. Together, the sites raised a combined total of
Register now for SYNETIQ’s free, one-off accredited Carbon Literacy Training Day
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company, is offering a free accredited Carbon Literacy Training course to members of the automotive sector – with a limited number of places available for registration now. The one-off session coincides with the first-ever Carbon Literacy Action Day, taking place on Monday 1st November. The training also marks day one of the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference (COP 26), as well as SYNETIQ’s conviction towards collaboration within
Used vehicle shortage fuels surge for UK’s leading sustainable salvage company
SYNETIQ – the UK’s largest integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company – has seen unprecedented demand through its online vehicle auction, leading to increased value of salvage vehicles. The business supplies a key niche of the used vehicle supply chain, operating an online salvage auction used by a worldwide customer base of over 30,000 bidders. SYNETIQ’s top three best-selling vehicles mirrored those in the SMMT’s Used Car Sales Report for Q2 2021, with the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Corsa
Doncaster colleagues take on Tough Mudder for Macmillan Cancer Support
Colleagues from Doncaster-based business, SYNETIQ, took on the Tough Mudder obstacle course over the weekend, raising over £3,000 in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. 27 colleagues from the vehicle dismantling and recyclers’ Doncaster site completed the 10 mile or 5k obstacle course at Broughton Hall, Skipton in aid of the charity. They embarked on the challenge as part of a business-wide fundraising campaign to support Macmillan Cancer Support. The team has so far raised more than £3,000 for
SYNETIQ drives industry-first apprenticeship scheme
A ‘first of its kind’ motor-recycling apprenticeship scheme has been launched by leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling business SYNETIQ. Opening its doors to new career opportunities in the vehicle recycling industry, SYNETIQ’s Metal Recycling Operative 12-month apprenticeship scheme starts in September with the business offering successful apprentices a job once qualified. Apprentices will take part in a mixture of on and off-the-job learning and will be equipped with their
From cars to cans… SYNETIQ recovers enough aluminium to create 346 million drinks cans per year
Britain’s leading car salvage, dismantling and recycling company, SYNETIQ, has proved it is a canny operator when it comes to recycling aluminium from its vehicles. On average, SYNETIQ extracts more than 5200 tonnes of aluminium during the vehicle recycling process each year: enough to produce 346 million drinks cans. SYNETIQ then redistributes the aluminium back into the supply chain as part of its integrated, circular recycling model. The latest figures follow SYNETIQ’s announcement of “Our Road to
SYNETIQ shortlisted for two awards in the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company, has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s annual BusinessGreen Leaders Awards. The national awards ceremony is a celebration of the best of the green economy, bringing together many inspiring businesses and individuals that are striving towards a sustainable, net zero emission landscape. Headquartered on Bentley Moor Lane in Adwick-le-Street, SYNETIQ is a thriving Doncaster business, having made the
SYNETIQ helps local ladies’ netball club get back on court
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling business, has sponsored the Doncaster Rebels Netball Club. Established in 2013, the club aims to inspire and empower women through netball, social and community projects. But, after a string of national lockdowns that prevented close-contact sports clubs from getting together, the future of the club looked uncertain. “For many club members before COVID, netball was a 4-day a week hobby. During the height of the
SYNETIQ joins the BVRLA as it continues its mission to lower emissions
SYNETIQ, Britain’s largest integrated salvage and dismantling company, has joined the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, as it continues its mission for greener and more sustainable motoring in the UK. A trusted supplier to leading fleet operators as well as rental and lease companies, BVRLA membership furthers SYNETIQ’s plan to work collaboratively with policymakers, public sector agencies, regulators, and key stakeholders. Tom Rumboll, CEO of SYNETIQ, said: “The BVRLA is making great
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Highfields Amateur Boxing Club saved from knockout following lockdown closure
A Doncaster boxing club, which helps young people around Adwick, Bentley and beyond, has been saved from the brink of closure – thanks to the support of a significant local business donation. Since being established in 2001, the amateur club has trained people of all ages and skill levels, becoming a vital resource in the area. As well as taking boxers to English National Levels, the club has become a pillar of the community – aiding the mental health of young people and encouraging the importance of
SYNETIQ achieves Carbon Literacy Accreditation
SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest integrated salvage and vehicle recycling company, has achieved a bronze accreditation from the Carbon Literacy Project. As the first company in the sector to have achieved the award, the Bronze accreditation further underlines SYNETIQ’s commitment to furthering sustainability. As a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation, SYNETIQ has demonstrated an awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an
27,899...27,900! SYNETIQ get squatting to raise £1,425 for housing and homelessness charity
Nine colleagues from the company’s Client team completed a ‘100 squats a day in May’ challenge - raising funds for housing and homelessness charity Shelter. SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest integrated vehicle recycling company, continue their fundraising efforts by taking part in Shelter’s ‘100 squats a day in May’ challenge. Nine colleagues from the Client team took on the super challenge for 31 days, completing 3,100 squats each -27,900 in total – and raised £1,425 for Shelter. The charity, which helps people
SYNETIQ gets kids active through Cheshire BMX Club sponsorship
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated salvage and vehicle recycling company, has announced its sponsorship of the Cheshire Ghost Riders BMX Club. Through match funding, SYNETIQ’s support will enable the club to buy leading technology that automatically times riders, opening the club up to opportunities to host regional races. The volunteer-run club, which offers training for all skill levels from beginners to elite-level athletes, is gearing up for the first regional race of 2021 after a year of disruption
SYNETIQ joins the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
SYNETIQ, Britain’s largest integrated salvage and dismantling company, has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it continues its mission to help build a sustainable future for motoring in the UK. SMMT membership supports SYNETIQ’s plans to work collaboratively with the Automotive sector as a whole, supporting the business’ sustainability strategy. Tom Rumboll, CEO of SYNETIQ, said: “As a company, we’re changing how we talk with our customers and clients about the achievable
SYNETIQ saddle up for charity bike ride
Employees rode 100 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising £770The company announce Macmillan as their chosen charity for 2021 after a business-wide vote in March, with a number of fundraising events organised throughout the year Dave Bradley, Ecommerce Sales Manager embarked on the challenge in a bid to raise funds for SYNETIQ’s chosen charity for 2021, Macmillan Cancer Support. The Beyond Lincolnshire Sportive bike ride is SYNETIQ’s first fundraising event of the year for Macmillan. Dean