In the 1930s, the Woodhams started to trade in scrap metal, and in 1957, the company began dismantling railway wagons as a result of the 1955 Modernisation Plan.
The Woodhams' involvement in scrap metal trade dates back to the 1930s. In 1957, the company took on another role, disassembling old train cars, which was prompted by the 1955 Modernisation Plan.