Materials Processing
T W Logistics Ltd is the leading independent operator in the UK for the handling, processing and distribution of Ferro Alloys, metals and minerals.
Based at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the company offers an extensive range of specialist equipment and processing services, which can be tailored to meet your needs.
The work is undertaken by our own experienced and professional personnel to ensure high standards of work are always achieved and maintained.
TWL continue to invest in new plant and develop unique processes in order to expand into new products and markets. We are always enthusiastic to develop your ideas and respond to your requirements.
Materials currently processed include:
- Ferro Alloys for steel and metal manufacturers
- Minerals for industrial applications
- Carbon products
- Waste materials and recyclables
- Products for the ceramic and refractory industries
- Agricultural products (fertilisers and grains)
- Building products (aggregates)
- Abrasives
Crushing
T W Logistics operates three crushing plants (jaw, cone and roller), capable of crushing products from 300mm to 3mm. Larger sized materials can be accommodated by arrangement. Cargoes that can be crushed include Ferro Alloys, Carbon and Graphite, concrete and ash, minerals and refractory products.
Screening
T W Logistics operates various screening plants at its Gainsborough, Scunthorpe and Port of Mistley facilities; capable of handling both bespoke dedicated commodities and 'ad hoc' contract screening. Each screen can be set to produce size ranges to suit your requirements. Products can be screened with a finished size: 200 mm down to 0.2 mm.
The screens can handle a range of bulk cargoes including but not limited to Ferro Alloys, Carbon and Graphite, ash, grit and abrasives, aggregates, fertilisers, minerals, sands, wood pellets and salt.
Drying
TWL operates two high temperature drying plants catering for both lumpy and finer materials. The video clip shows the drying of Silica sand for the ceramic industry.
Briquetting
T W Logistics produce a range of briquettes, ovoids and blocks of compositions to suit individual clients' requirements. Various binders can be used to meet the process requirements and end use specifications.
The company also operates a small trial plant where we can conduct trials and evaluate the optimum composition and size prior to full batch processing.
Materials that can be briquetted include but are not limited to:
- Ferro Alloys
- Minerals
- Waste materials
- Coal
- Anthracite
Milling and Fine Grinding
We operate ceramic and steel mills to suit specific applications, grinding material to precise tolerances. The mills are designed to meet particular requirements, and we would be happy to discuss your individual needs.
- Zircon - In addition to basic grades such as 325#, 200#, we can provide custom grinding to your specification
- Ferro Alloys - Specification: 325#, 200# and custom grinding to your specification
- Carbon - Specification: 325#, 200# and custom grinding to your specification
The final products can be bagged and packed to your requirements in a variety of sizes of containers and bags from 5kgs - 2000kgs.
Bagging and Packing

TWL operates 5 bagging and packing lines catering for a range of sizes and products. Materials can be packed into bags and sacks ranging from 5kgs - 2000kgs in paper, plastic or polypropylene. Products can also be packed into cans and drums from 10kg - 500kgs.
