Anthony Marshall, Senior Buyer, Roba Metals, S. Midlands

"We are a major UK and European purchaser and processor of aluminium scrap so reliable suppliers are vital to us - it speaks volumes that LKM has been a regular supplier for some 10 years.

Gary Eastwood runs a professional outfit with competitive prices, great attention to quality and punctual deliveries - we cannot afford quality issues and delays.

We also feel comfortable dealing with Gary and his team in an industry where you are constantly bothered by people asking for prices, trying the hard sell and just wasting your time - a call from LKM means that there is a serious intent to do business.

Quite simply, they are one of the companies at the top of our supply chain."

Nigel Smart - Chief Buyer, Precision Disc Castings Ltd, Poole

"We have been buying grade 1 steel from LKM for the past two years and the relationship could not be more reliable. I tell them what tonnage I require for the month and they ring up the day before a delivery, and give me a time - that's service. Quality has never been an issue."

Lee Taylor ­ Yard Manager, Thamesteel, Sheerness (formerly Allied Steel & Wire)

"This site, in various forms, has enjoyed a good professional working relationship with Gary Eastwood and LKM for many years and the company is one of our best suppliers. Service and quality has improved further since LKM moved to its new site at Sittingbourne"