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Alter Trading
Legal namestring
Alter Trading Corp.
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altertrading.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1898
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSaint Louis, United States
HQ citystring
Saint Louis
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
scrap metal recycling, ferrous metals processing, non-ferrous metals recycling, vehicle de-manufacturing, industrial metal supply
Industry3 codes
1Metals Recycling & Processing (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous)
CodeBPALADAFPrimaryYes
2Scrap Collection, Brokerage & Trading (Dealers, Aggregators, Exporters)
CodeEUAIAJAHPrimaryNo
3End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Dismantling & Auto Shredding (ASR)
CodeIMAKAMADPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Primary Metal Manufacturing331
SIC code2 codes
  • Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum)5050
  • Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products3390
Product category
Metal Recycling Services
Social media profiles3 records
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Scrap Metal Processing and Sales
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Alter Trading processes and sells ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals to steel manufacturers and other industrial customers. The company collects, processes, and distributes recycled metal materials for use in steel production via electric arc furnaces.

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Marketing channels1 record

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Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Alter Trading collects, processes, and sells ferrous and non-ferrous recycled scrap metals to steel manufacturers and other industrial customers for use in electric arc furnace production. The company also provides car de-manufacturing services, recovering metals and parts from end-of-life vehicles. Processed material is shipped via direct logistics — including dedicated railcars — into closed-loop supply chains serving near-zero-emissions steel production.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • 50 gondola railcars will transport recycled metals directly back to SSAB, closing the raw material loop
Product overview1 text field

Alter Trading is a scrap processing and metals recycling company. The source data does not provide details on specific named products, modules, or a platform architecture.

Product and service1 record
1Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal Recycling and Supply
Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1SSAB Americas
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Alter Trading collaborates with SSAB Americas to supply recycled scrap steel for use in SSAB's electric arc furnace mill in Montpelier, Iowa. The partnership aims to demonstrate circular economy principles in near-zero emissions steel production, with documented material traceability and closed-loop supply chain processes without relying on carbon offsets. Alter ships recycled steel to SSAB, which produces low-carbon SSAB Zero™ steel.

2Greenbrier Companies
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Greenbrier Companies produces 50 gondola railcars using SSAB Zero low-carbon steel. After deployment, these railcars will transport recycled metals from Alter Trading directly back to SSAB, closing the raw material loop in the circular economy initiative. Greenbrier is a railcar builder that manufactures specialized equipment for the steel recycling supply chain.

Recent move4 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
1Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel Industries)
TypeDirect peer
Description

One of the largest US ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recyclers, operating shredders and mills serving EAF steel producers. Directly comparable to Alter Trading across scrap collection, processing, and steel mill supply.

2SA Recycling
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major US non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metal recycler with extensive auto shredding and metal recovery operations across the Sun Belt. Directly comparable to Alter's ferrous/non-ferrous processing and car de-manufacturing activities.

3David J. Joseph Company (Nucor subsidiary)
TypeDirect peer
Description

One of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the US, wholly owned by Nucor (the largest EAF steelmaker). Vertically integrated peer with comparable ferrous/non-ferrous collection and processing operations.

4OmniSource Corporation
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large US scrap metal processor and broker handling ferrous, non-ferrous, and structural steel, with operations across the Midwest. Comparable to Alter Trading in scale, geography, and end-market exposure.

5EMR Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global scrap metal recycler with extensive shredding and metal recovery operations. Comparable to Alter in core recycling activities, with broader geographic footprint.

6Nucor Corporation
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest US EAF steelmaker and a major consumer of ferrous scrap. Overlapping in the scrap-to-steel value chain through its David J. Joseph subsidiary; a key customer category for Alter Trading.

7Steel Dynamics
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major US EAF-based steel producer with significant ferrous scrap consumption. Overlaps with Alter as a downstream buyer and competitor in metallic inputs.

8Commercial Metals Company
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

US-based steel and metal recycler with integrated scrap collection, processing, and EAF steelmaking. Comparable in metals recycling operations, broader in downstream fabrication.

9Cleveland-Cliffs
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major North American flat-rolled steel producer with ferrous scrap procurement needs. Comparable as a downstream scrap consumer and broader industry incumbent.

10Metalico
TypeEmerging player
Description

Smaller US-based scrap metal recycler focused on non-ferrous and catalytic converter recovery. Comparable in non-ferrous processing niche, though smaller scale than Alter Trading.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Has app

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Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Alter Trading

Metal Recycling Servicesaltertrading.com

Alter Trading firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Alter Trading
Legal name
Alter Trading Corp.
Website
https://altertrading.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1898
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Alter Trading industry classification

Industry
Product category
Metal Recycling Services
NAICS
Primary Metal Manufacturing (331)
SIC
Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050), Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390)
akta.pro primary industry
Metals Recycling & Processing (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous) (BPALADAF)
akta.pro secondary industries
Scrap Collection, Brokerage & Trading (Dealers, Aggregators, Exporters) (EUAIAJAH), End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Dismantling & Auto Shredding (ASR) (IMAKAMAD)

Keywords

  • Scrap metal recycling
  • Ferrous metals processing
  • Non-ferrous metals recycling
  • Vehicle de-manufacturing
  • Industrial metal supply

Where Alter Trading is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Saint Louis
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Alter Trading business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Scrap Metal Processing and Sales: Alter Trading processes and sells ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals to steel manufacturers and other industrial customers. The company collects, processes, and distributes recycled metal materials for use in steel production via electric arc furnaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Alter Trading product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Alter Trading collects, processes, and sells ferrous and non-ferrous recycled scrap metals to steel manufacturers and other industrial customers for use in electric arc furnace production. The company also provides car de-manufacturing services, recovering metals and parts from end-of-life vehicles. Processed material is shipped via direct logistics — including dedicated railcars — into closed-loop supply chains serving near-zero-emissions steel production.

Product overview

Alter Trading is a scrap processing and metals recycling company. The source data does not provide details on specific named products, modules, or a platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal Recycling and Supply

Quantifiable outcome

  • 50 gondola railcars will transport recycled metals directly back to SSAB, closing the raw material loop

Companies that use Alter Trading

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Alter Trading technology and API

Technology

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Alter Trading partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • SSAB AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlter Trading collaborates with SSAB Americas to supply recycled scrap steel for use in SSAB's electric arc furnace mill in Montpelier, Iowa. The partnership aims to demonstrate circular economy principles in near-zero emissions steel production, with documented material traceability and closed-loop supply chain processes without relying on carbon offsets. Alter ships recycled steel to SSAB, which produces low-carbon SSAB Zero™ steel.
  • Greenbrier CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenbrier Companies produces 50 gondola railcars using SSAB Zero low-carbon steel. After deployment, these railcars will transport recycled metals from Alter Trading directly back to SSAB, closing the raw material loop in the circular economy initiative. Greenbrier is a railcar builder that manufactures specialized equipment for the steel recycling supply chain.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Alter Trading competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel Industries): One of the largest US ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recyclers, operating shredders and mills serving EAF steel producers. Directly comparable to Alter Trading across scrap collection, processing, and steel mill supply.
  • SA Recycling: Major US non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metal recycler with extensive auto shredding and metal recovery operations across the Sun Belt. Directly comparable to Alter's ferrous/non-ferrous processing and car de-manufacturing activities.
  • David J. Joseph Company (Nucor subsidiary): One of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the US, wholly owned by Nucor (the largest EAF steelmaker). Vertically integrated peer with comparable ferrous/non-ferrous collection and processing operations.
  • OmniSource Corporation: Large US scrap metal processor and broker handling ferrous, non-ferrous, and structural steel, with operations across the Midwest. Comparable to Alter Trading in scale, geography, and end-market exposure.
  • EMR Group: Global scrap metal recycler with extensive shredding and metal recovery operations. Comparable to Alter in core recycling activities, with broader geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

  • Nucor Corporation: Largest US EAF steelmaker and a major consumer of ferrous scrap. Overlapping in the scrap-to-steel value chain through its David J. Joseph subsidiary; a key customer category for Alter Trading.
  • Steel Dynamics: Major US EAF-based steel producer with significant ferrous scrap consumption. Overlaps with Alter as a downstream buyer and competitor in metallic inputs.
  • Commercial Metals Company: US-based steel and metal recycler with integrated scrap collection, processing, and EAF steelmaking. Comparable in metals recycling operations, broader in downstream fabrication.
  • Cleveland-Cliffs: Major North American flat-rolled steel producer with ferrous scrap procurement needs. Comparable as a downstream scrap consumer and broader industry incumbent.

Emerging players

  • Metalico: Smaller US-based scrap metal recycler focused on non-ferrous and catalytic converter recovery. Comparable in non-ferrous processing niche, though smaller scale than Alter Trading.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Alter Trading social profiles

Digital presence

Alter Trading financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Alter Trading leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Alter Trading funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Alter Trading M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Alter Trading

What does Alter Trading do?

Alter Trading collects, processes, and sells ferrous and non-ferrous recycled scrap metals to steel manufacturers and other industrial customers for use in electric arc furnace production. The company also provides car de-manufacturing services, recovering metals and parts from end-of-life vehicles. Processed material is shipped via direct logistics — including dedicated railcars — into closed-loop supply chains serving near-zero-emissions steel production.

Is Alter Trading a public or private company?

Alter Trading is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Alter Trading founded?

Alter Trading was founded in 1898. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Alter Trading based?

Alter Trading is headquartered in Saint Louis, United States, in the North America region.

How does Alter Trading make money?

One revenue line is on record: scrap Metal Processing and Sales.

Who are Alter Trading's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel Industries), SA Recycling, David J. Joseph Company (Nucor subsidiary), OmniSource Corporation and EMR Group. Broad incumbents are Nucor Corporation, Steel Dynamics, Commercial Metals Company and Cleveland-Cliffs. Metalico is listed as an emerging player.

Does Alter Trading have an API?

No public API is recorded for Alter Trading.

What industry is Alter Trading in?

Alter Trading's product category is Metal Recycling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPALADAF, Metals Recycling & Processing (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous), with a secondary code of EUAIAJAH, Scrap Collection, Brokerage & Trading (Dealers, Aggregators, Exporters). Its NAICS code is 331 and its SIC code is 5050.

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MarketScreenerGreenbrier, SSAB and Alter Help Close the Loop on SteelThe Greenbrier Companies completed the construction of 50 gondola railcars utilizing SSAB Zero™ steel in a collaborative circular economy initiative with SSAB Americas and Alter Trading Corporation. These railcars are being deployed by Alter to transport recycled metals back to SSAB's facility in Iowa for remelting, thereby creating a continuous recycling loop for lower-emissions steel production. This partnership integrates advanced material sourcing with closed-loop logistics to reduce reliance on virgin raw materials and support industrial sustainability.GurufocusGreenbrier, SSAB and Alter Help Close the Loop on SteelThe Greenbrier Companies, SSAB Americas, and Alter Trading Corporation completed a collaboration involving 50 gondola railcars manufactured with SSAB Zero™ low-emission steel. These railcars are being delivered to Alter to transport recycled metals back to SSAB's facility in Iowa, establishing a continuous closed-loop recycling cycle for steel production.PR NewswireGreenbrier, SSAB and Alter Help Close the Loop on SteelThe Greenbrier Companies, SSAB Americas, and Alter Trading Corporation have completed a collaboration involving 50 gondola railcars built with SSAB Zero™ low-emissions steel. These railcars are being delivered to Alter to transport recycled metals back to SSAB's facility in Iowa, establishing a closed-loop recycling cycle for lower-emissions steel production.Stock TitanGreenbrier Completes 50 Railcars With SSAB Zero SteelGreenbrier has completed the construction of 50 gondola railcars manufactured using SSAB Zero™ steel in collaboration with SSAB Americas and Alter Trading Corporation. These railcars will be delivered to Alter to transport recycled metals back to SSAB's facility in Iowa, establishing a closed-loop recycling cycle for lower-emissions steel production. The initiative highlights a circular economy approach aimed at reducing environmental impact while enhancing transportation efficiency through lighter-weight designs.Financial TimesCompany AnnouncementsThe Greenbrier Companies has completed the construction of 50 gondola railcars made from SSAB Zero™ steel in a collaboration with Alter Trading Corporation. These railcars are designed to transport recycled metals back to SSAB, establishing a continuous recycling cycle for lower-emissions steel production.Shanghai Metals Market【SMM Steel】Hoa Phat Dung Quat has become the first Vietnamese manufactSSAB Americas, The Greenbrier Companies, and Alter Trading launched a circular economy initiative to manufacture near-zero emissions steel from recycled materials. The process uses scrap and fossil-free energy at SSAB's Iowa plant to produce low-carbon SSAB Zero™ steel, which Greenbrier will use to build 50 gondola railcars for Alter. After deployment, these railcars will transport recycled metals directly back to SSAB, closing the raw material loop.RecyclingtodayScrap Expo program begins taking shapeThe Recycling Today Media Group has begun assembling speakers and panelists for the 2026 Scrap Expo, scheduled for September 9-10 in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will feature executives from major US metals recycling companies including SA Recycling, Omni, Sims Metal, Alter Trading Corp., Gerdau, Ferrous Processing & Trading Co., Gershow Recycling, and CW Metals. Sessions will address topics such as ferrous scrap market evolution, mobile shear operations, and copper as a global commodity.AjotGreenbrier, SSAB and Alter help close the loop on steelThe Greenbrier Companies, SSAB Americas, and Alter Trading Corporation completed a circular economy collaboration involving 50 gondola railcars built with SSAB Zero™ steel. These railcars will transport recycled metals to SSAB's Iowa facility for remelting, creating a closed-loop supply chain aimed at reducing emissions and reliance on virgin materials.RecyclingtodayGuardians of growthAlter Trading Corp. has restructured its executive leadership to facilitate long-term growth and succession planning, appointing Jack Grundfest as chief administrative officer and promoting Michael Goldstein to senior vice president of operations. The company continues to expand its footprint through acquisitions, such as the recent purchase of Tenenbaum Recycling Group, while managing global market shifts by diversifying its customer base beyond China.PR NewswireLoeb Winternitz Industrial Auctioneers Successfully Sells the Assets from Harris Silver & Sons, Inc. in BulkLoeb Winternitz Industrial Auctioneers facilitated a bulk sale of assets from Harris Silver & Sons, Inc. to Alter Trading Corporation, resulting in the cancellation of the originally scheduled May 16th auction. The sale was negotiated with the Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors, the company's attorney, and the secured creditor. Harris Silver & Sons, which had operated since 1955 in Belvidere, Illinois providing scrap processing of non-ferrous metal, paper, and plastic, ceased operations as a result of the asset disposition.