UK Manufacturing Goes Global: Wybone Products Head to New Specialist Hospital in Angola
From Barnsley to Angola: Bespoke Recycling Bins for a Specialist Hospital
Last month, six bespoke Torpedo Triple Recycling Units left our Barnsley factory and began their journey to Luanda, Angola, where they will be installed in a new specialist burns hospital currently under construction.
The project forms part of a major healthcare investment supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF) and demonstrates how British manufacturing continues to support large-scale developments around the world.
Finding the Right Recycling Solution
The customer first approached Wybone after struggling to source a suitable premium recycling bin for the project. The original specification called for a high-end recycling unit from the USA, but sourcing and procurement challenges led the team to search for a UK manufacturer capable of delivering a similar design.
After discovering Wybone online, they contacted our sales team to discuss a bespoke recycling solution that could meet the project’s operational, aesthetic, and budget requirements.
"We were trying to purchase specific high-end design bins that were originally on the specs for this building, but they were only available in the USA. Wybone then offered a tailored solution at a good cost, so we submitted them for approval by the project owner and won the contract."
Ana Alves - WEDO
The Challenge
The customer needed a premium recycling solution that would:
- Support multi-stream recycling
- Suit a modern healthcare environment
- Meet project budgets
- Include bespoke branding and signage
- Be suitable for international shipping
Our Solution
Working closely with the customer, Wybone supplied six bespoke Torpedo Triple Tray Recycling Units designed specifically for the hospital environment. The recycling bins will be installed throughout reception areas and patient wards, helping to create clean, organised, and sustainable spaces for staff, patients, and visitors.
Key Project Features
- Triple-stream recycling functionality
- Bespoke branding and recycling graphics
- Custom language signage
- Laser-cut branding details
- Tailored tray-top configurations
- UK manufacturing and export support
Designed and Manufactured in the UK
All six recycling bins were designed and manufactured at our Barnsley factory. By managing the project in-house, we maintained control over quality, design, manufacturing, and delivery throughout the process.
Once completed, the units were carefully packed into heavy-duty export crates before being shipped to Angola.
British Manufacturing on a Global Stage
Projects like this show the strength and flexibility of UK manufacturing. From local authority contracts to international healthcare projects, Wybone continues to supply bespoke litter bins, recycling bins, and waste management solutions to customers across the UK and overseas.
Looking for a Bespoke Recycling Solution?
Whether you’re specifying recycling bins for healthcare, education, commercial, or public sector environments, Wybone can provide bespoke waste and recycling solutions tailored to your requirements.
Contact our team today to discuss your next project.



