I. J. Kayes Scrap Metal Ltd. are blown away by the performance of The Fuchs’ MHL360 F

Due to increased tonnages coming in to site, and a soon to arrive new shear baler with increased processing power, I. J. Kayes have recently purchased a Fuchs MHL360 F.

I. J. Kayes is a family business which is currently run by Ian Kayes and his two daughters Jessica and Lauren. The company has developed and grown over the past 20 years to become the local leader within the scrap metal processing industry. I. J. Kayes handles all types of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal and specialises in end of life vehicles. The reason behind I. J. Kayes’ success is their ability to adapt their services, catering for the general public, as well as large demolition and remediation companies with their collection and site facilities.

The six-acre site in Levenshulme is busier than ever, which has led to the purchase of a new material handler. Mr Kayes’ requirements, however, were specific, such as high processing power, and reach compatibility with the business’ new shear baler. Although Ian had purchased other Fuchs machines in the past, he wanted to ensure he was making the right investment. Consequently, he looked at other machines on the market but discovered that they were either experiencing complications with new technologies or they were missing something that the Fuchs had. Therefore, it didn’t take long for him to realise that the Fuchs MHL360 F, with its impressive 18m reach and award-winning cab, was the right choice for the company.

Ian Kayes, owner and MD of I. J. Kayes Scrap Metal explains “The site’s processing requirements have really increased over the past couple of years. With the new shear baler being twice as big as our last one, we needed something that could not only accommodate the increased height and length, but the new handler needed to feed faster and cope with the increase in volume. The Fuchs 360 ticked all those boxes for us”.

The Fuchs MHL360 F Series boasts a highly efficient 190kW engine that ensures minimal emissions and low noise level. With a new operating weight of 48t, it’s best suited for heavy loading in both scrap and port applications. Its award-winning cab, designed especially for material handling, offers operators exceptional comfort in highly rigorous and challenging conditions, and the improved features don’t stop there. The windscreen has a negative slant for a better view and the whole unit raises up to offer panoramic vision up to 5.85m.

Neil Garside, I. J. Kayes machine operator was highly complimentary of the MHL360 Series, with its new and improved features. Neil comments “It has blown us away, it literally wows me every day and I’m still discovering new features. The sheer amount of power generated by the F Series has impressed me the most, and the improvement on the cab, wow! It completely changes your environment for the better, the vision is amazing, and it is so comfy, I don’t get out of a shift feeling exhausted. The reach it has is also impressive, improving speed and efficiency across the whole operation because I don’t have to move around the site”.

Having worked with Blue in the past was another reason why the company chose to purchase the MHL360 F, due to their positive experience with the sales and service teams. Neil highlighted “The service Blue offer is completely different to everyone in the industry. Everything I have asked Rhett O’Neill, (Blue Group Salesman), for, he has given me, even his own personal number, as have the service.

“It’s great working with a company who are growing so fast, and who have been buying machines off Blue for years and we want I. J. Kayes Scrap Metal to continue being a long-term customer. Therefore, when the girls take over the company they know and trust Blue”. Rhett O’Neill, Blue Group Salesman