Recycling ‘Theft of the Year’ Update
£25,000 Reward Offered for Recovery of £1.3 million Stolen Assets of QC Polymer PET Recycling Plant
30th November 2024 – Following the theft of a £1.30 million rPET recycling plant at QC Polymer on 7th November, Administrators Nimish Patel and Hasib Howlader, with auctioneers G J Wisdom & Co have offered a £25,000 reward for information leading to the recovery and successful sale of the assets.
The £25,000 reward is being offered for information on the theft at the QC Polymer Recycling Line, which happened between Friday 18th October and Monday 4th November 2024, at the 14, Cannon Business Park site at Gough Road, WV14 8XR.
The Missing Plant Consists of:
- Tomra Op5cal Flake Sorter
- Tomra Autosort Bo>le Sorter with EM3 Metal Sensor
- Ken Mills Aries Horizontal Bailer
- Eddy Current Separator
- Boge Air Compressor
- 1000L Tank & Dryer with Amstar Machinery Equipment to Include a Bail Break
- Trommel Separator
- Cap & Label Separator
- Label Remover
- Pre Washer
- 3 x Granulators
- Floa5ng Tanks
- Centrifugal Dryers
- Hot Air Drying System
- Blow Down Vessel
- Discharge Silo & Twin Bagging Stand
- Plus, assorted conveyors
Garry Wisdom of GJ Wisdom & Co Ltd, valuers and auctioneers handling this disposal, reports:
“We have good CCTV coverage of the removal of the assets as the theft progressed and the police have tracked the lorries used to haul the plant away, so that is a positive advancement. Given the value and seriousness of this crime there has been widespread National and International Media coverage, both printed and on national and local TV of the theft, which in addition to our efforts in distributing reward leaflets and our own enquires in the trade, is I understand having a positive effect. We aim to make this equipment and machinery as toxic as we possibly can, ensuring that it is too hot to handle.”
“We are now attempting to sell the remaining equipment held under the Administration from site, because this is only a few remaining items, which are now out of context with what was originally being offered. And finally, I do believe that ultimately, we will locate the equipment for recovery and sale, or prosecute and obtain financial compensation for the theft.”
“When the Administration happened, we were refused entry by the landlord and the building was locked without any means of access to the QC Polymer production plant. Finally, the factory building showed no signs of forced entry.”
Please call 0208 300 9828 or email [email protected] with any information.
Any information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Media Contact
Barry Walker – BlackChilli Ltd
T: 01256 861372 M: 07990 556090 E: [email protected]
About Hudson Weir
Hudson Weir is an established firm of Insolvency Practitioners specialising in business recovery and corporate financial solutions. Providing leading industry advice nationwide, for clients, with the intention of easing financial pressures and providing recovery strategies for struggling businesses. Hasib Howlader and Nimish Patel are licensed in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, to manage the affairs, business and property of the Company managed by Hudson Weir, the Administrator. With an in-depth knowledge of our specialist fields, as well as a wealth of practical experience with business insolvency, we assist business operators to find relief and peace of mind in troubled times.
Hasib Howlader – Director E: [email protected] T: 020 7099 6086 A: 58 Leman Street, London, E1 8EU W: http://www.hudsonweir.co.uk
