Davis Iron and Metal

Name

Davis Iron and Metal

Legal name

Davis Iron & Metal

Website

https://davisironmetal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scrap Metal Recycling

NAICS

Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (42393), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKAMAK

Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Scrap Metal & Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous)

SECONDARYEUAIAJAH

Scrap Collection, Brokerage & Trading (Dealers, Aggregators, Exporters)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Scrap Metal & End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Recycling

SECONDARYEUAIADAG

Metals Recovery & Sorting Facilities (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Recycling & Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF)

SECONDARYIMAKAMAG

E-Waste & Electronics Metal Recovery (ITAD, Circuit Boards, Precious Metal Recovery)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Scrap Metal & Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous)

SECONDARYBPALAJAF

Metals Recovery & Scrap Processing (from C&D)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management

Keywords

• Scrap metal recycling
• Ferrous nonferrous metals
• Electronic scrap recycling
• Industrial bin pickup
• Glass recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Smith

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Scrap Metal Purchase and Resale: The company purchases scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) from the general public, small haul recyclers, and industrial customers, then processes and resells these materials as commodities to manufacturers. Revenue is generated through the margin between purchase price paid to sellers and sale price to end buyers. Metal prices fluctuate daily.
2. E-Scrap Processing: Electronic scrap processing service where the company accepts electronic equipment (flat screen TVs, computer monitors, desktops) for disassembly and material recovery. Accepts e-scrap at Fort Smith facility only.
3. Glass Recycling: Glass recycling service accepting all colors of glass (except double-paned and mirrored). Pays one penny per pound for glass dropped off during business hours. Partners with Owens Corning for insulation donations from recycled glass.
4. Industrial Demolition Services: Fully licensed and insured on-site demolition and scrap disposal services with Certificate of Insurance provided upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Davis Iron and Metal purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from the general public, small haul recyclers, and industrial customers, processes the materials, and resells them as commodity feedstock to manufacturers. The company also provides complementary recycling services including electronic scrap (e-scrap) processing, glass recycling, industrial bin pickup with on-site alloy analysis, fully licensed and insured on-site demolition, scrap pricing quotes, recycling education, and an anti-theft identification verification system for combating scrap metal theft.

Product overview

Davis Iron and Metal operates as a scrap metal recycling company offering a unified portfolio of integrated services. The core offerings include Metal Collection and Recycling (accepting ferrous and nonferrous metals), E-Scrap Recycling for electronics, Glass Recycling, Industrial Services (with transportation, bin exchange, and on-site alloy analysis), Quotes and Analysis, Education Service, and Stop Scrap Theft security systems. The company, established in 1979 and among the oldest scrap recyclers in Arkansas, serves customers across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana. The services are provided through a main Fort Smith facility and a yard location in Van Buren, AR.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Collection and Recycling Scrap metal collection and recycling service accepting ferrous metals (iron, steel) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper, lead, magnesium, stainless steel, zinc). Operates with state-certified and routinely calibrated scales for accurate weighing, serving individuals who bring scrap directly and small haul recyclers who transport bulk material.
• Industrial Services Comprehensive industrial recycling service featuring a large fleet of specialized trucks and various container types (forklift, lugger, and three sizes of roll-off bins). Includes on-site material alloy analysis at no charge, bin exchange guarantee within 24 hours of receiving a request, and customer-specific service reachable via email, telephone, text, or fax for industrial and business accounts with ongoing scrap generation.
• E-Scrap Recycling Electronic equipment recycling service that accepts flat-screen televisions, computer monitors, and desktop computers at the Fort Smith facility only. Partners with the Sebastian County Solid Waste District to provide environmentally safe disposal of electronics containing hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, nickel, and chromium.
• Glass Recycling Glass recycling program accepting all colors of glass (excluding double-paned or mirrored glass). Provides after-hours drop-off in the parking lot and pays one penny per pound for glass dropped off during business hours. Through its Owens Corning partnership, every truckload of glass recycled results in new insulation donations to non-profit organizations in the community.
• Demolition Services Fully licensed and insured on-site demolition and scrap disposal service for commercial and industrial customers. The company will provide a Certificate of Insurance upon request to support customer compliance needs.
• Quotes and Analysis Scrap metal pricing and material analysis service that provides current quotes (with metal prices fluctuating daily) and conducts on-site material alloy analysis at no charge to help customers understand the value and composition of their scrap materials.
• Stop Scrap Theft Security System Anti-theft security system for scrap metal transactions using identification scanners, digital cameras, biometric signatures, and fingerprint scanning. Implemented before it became a state requirement and reinforced by collaboration with law enforcement to catch thieves and illegal scrap recyclers.
• Education Service Educational program that helps customers and their facilities reduce their carbon footprint by educating them on recycling options and tailoring specific programs to their operations. Collaborates with the Sebastian County Solid Waste District and the City of Fort Smith Landfill and provides recycling facts and resources for children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 206 tons of glass collected, 823,080 bottles recycled (equivalent) in July 2018-July 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Owens CorningminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011For every truckload of glass recycled, Owens Corning donates new insulation to be used by non-profit organizations in the community. This partnership was established in late 2011 when Davis Iron and Metal began their glass recycling program.
• Sebastian County Solid Waste DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavis Iron and Metal partners with the Sebastian County Solid Waste District to provide an environmentally safe method of disposal for electronic equipment. This partnership enables proper handling of e-scrap containing hazardous materials such as heavy metals (lead, mercury, nickel, and chromium).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EMR Group: European Metal Recycling, a global recycler that expanded into North America via acquisition of Metalico. Operates integrated collection, processing, and resale activities comparable to Davis Iron, at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Sims Metal Management: Global scrap metal recycler with significant US operations, publicly traded in Australia. Overlaps directly with Davis in ferrous/non-ferrous collection and resale, but operates at national scale across many states including the US South.
• Radius Recycling: Formerly Schnitzer Steel Industries, a publicly traded US West Coast-headquartered scrap metal industry leader with deep tonnage volume. Comparable on core scrap metal processing and resale, but with vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Davis Iron.
• David J. Joseph Company: Nucor-owned scrap metal broker and processor with nationwide operations. Comparable on the scrap-trading and processing model, but operates as a vertically integrated affiliate of the largest US steelmaker rather than an independent regional recycler.

Direct peers

• Metalico: East Coast-based scrap metal recycler (acquired by EMR) processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals with similar collection yard model. Comparable in operating profile but in a different geographic market.
• SA Recycling: One of the largest US metal recyclers, operating yards across the South and Southwest with the same buy-and-resell ferrous/non-ferrous scrap model and industrial container services. Highly comparable on product offering, customer base, and geographic overlap into Texas/Oklahoma.
• Cohen Brothers: Texas-based regional scrap metal recycler operating yards across the South Central US. Comparable buy-and-resell ferrous/non-ferrous model with industrial container pickup services across overlapping geographies.
• PSC Metals: Multi-yard scrap metal processor operating across the Midwest and Mid-South. Comparable service portfolio across ferrous and non-ferrous materials with industrial-account pickup programs.
• Friedman Industries: Texas-headquartered processor integrating scrap metal recycling with steel pipe/tube manufacturing. Closely comparable on a regional industrial-scrap business model and Texas/South Central geographic exposure.
• Alter Trading Corp: Missouri-based regional scrap metal processor and broker with yards across the Midwest. Highly comparable multi-material regional operator with similar collection/logistics model and customer concentration in nearby geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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