Sunberg
Sunberg Limited is a UK-based metals intermediary that procures and supplies ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metals (aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, lead, steel, ingots) to global recyclers, alloy manufacturers and industrial buyers, operating exclusively through its Hendon, London headquarters.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Sunberg firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sunberg
- Legal name
- Sunberg Limited
- Website
- https://sunberglimited.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Sunberg Limited is a UK-based metals intermediary that procures and supplies ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metals (aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, lead, steel, ingots) to global recyclers, alloy manufacturers and industrial buyers, operating exclusively through its Hendon, London headquarters.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sunberg industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal Recycling Services
- NAICS
- Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (42393)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Brokerage (Aluminum, Copper, Brass/Bronze, Lead, Zinc, Nickel) (IMAKAMAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs) (IMAKAMAK), Ferrous Scrap Processing & Recycling (Steel/Iron) (EUAIAJAA)
Keywords
Where Sunberg is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sunberg business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Metal Trading: Sunberg purchases and sells ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metals including aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, lead, steel and ingots. They serve as an integral link between scrap collectors, recyclers and processors, catering for the increasing global demand for recyclable metals.
- Supply Chain Management Services: Provides logistical expertise as third party or conducts transactions as principal. Specialises in logistical complexities and ensures timely delivery to required standards across different jurisdictions providing complete door-to-door service with constant monitoring.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Sunberg product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sunberg Limited procures, trades, and provides logistics for ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metals—including aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, lead, steel, and ingots—linking scrap collectors, recyclers, and processors across more than 40 countries. The company offers supply chain management, transportation, and quality-control services to support just-in-time delivery of recyclable metals graded to international BIR/ISRI and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Product overview
Sunberg offers a metal recycling service providing procurement and logistical solutions for ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metals. The company connects scrap collectors, recyclers, and processors globally to meet the increasing demand for recyclable metals. Their service includes supply chain management, transportation, and quality control, sourcing materials such as aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, lead, steel, and ingots, all graded according to internationally accepted BIR/ISRI standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ferrous Metal Recycling Procurement, trading, and logistics services for ferrous recyclable metals such as steel, processed and graded to internationally accepted BIR/ISRI standards for industrial use.
- Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Procurement, trading, and logistics services for non-ferrous recyclable metals including aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, lead, and ingots, graded to internationally accepted standards.
- Supply Chain Management Efficient, rapid, reactive supply chain management for procurement and final product delivery, enabling customers to operate on a just-in-time basis with strict inventory control and cost controls.
- Transportation and Logistics Logistical expertise that handles bureaucratic and paperwork complexities of transporting metals across different jurisdictions, providing complete door-to-door service with constant monitoring and follow-up.
Quantifiable outcome
- Materials graded according to internationally accepted BIR/ISRI standards
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Sunberg
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Sunberg technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Sunberg partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)coreSunberg joined ASI as a downstream supporter in December 2019. ASI is a global standards-setting and certification organization for the aluminium industry, working towards responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium.
- North London Chamber of CommerceminorMember of the North London Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business community and networking.
- Bureau of International Recycling (BIR)coreMember of BIR, the global trade federation for the recycling industry. BIR represents over 600 companies and 41 national trade federations engaged in the collection, processing and recycling of metals and other recyclable materials.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Sunberg competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wieland Group: Global copper and copper-alloy recycler, trader and semi-finished product manufacturer. Comparable in its sourcing of secondary copper, brass and alloy scrap and its international non-ferrous metals trading flows.
- Befesa: European recycling services company focused on steel dust and aluminium salt slags from the steel and aluminium industries. Comparable in its recycled-metals services business and global counterparty network, particularly in aluminium scrap flows.
- EMR Group: One of the world's largest metal recyclers, headquartered in the UK, operating collection yards, processing facilities and global scrap trading. Most directly comparable to Sunberg's UK-headquartered, multi-country recycled-metals trading model, though at vastly larger scale.
- SA Recycling: Major US-based full-service metals recycler and trader handling ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. Comparable to Sunberg via multi-modal ferrous and non-ferrous trading and export logistics.
- Sims Limited (formerly Sims Metal Management): Global metal recycling and trading company operating across North America, Australia and the UK. Directly comparable to Sunberg via its merchant-trading desk and cross-border scrap flows for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Schnitzer Steel Industries / Radius Recycling: Major US-based scrap metal recycler and trader with global commodity flows. Directly comparable to Sunberg in its focus on ferrous and non-ferrous scrap trading, brokerage, and export-oriented logistics.
- ELG (formerly ELG Haniel): Global trader and processor of stainless steel and high-alloy scrap, with a strong merchant-trading arm. Comparable to Sunberg in its global procurement of non-ferrous and specialty scrap and cross-border logistics management.
- Stena Metall (Stena Recycling Group): Swedish-owned global metals recycling and trading group operating across the UK, Europe and beyond. Comparable to Sunberg via merchant trading of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and global cross-border logistics.
Broad incumbents
- Commercial Metals Company (CMC): Vertically integrated US metals manufacturer with an extensive recycling and scrap procurement arm. Comparable to Sunberg at the ferrous scrap trading and supply-chain integration layer, though CMC is much larger and integrated into steelmaking.
- Aurubis: Large European copper smelter and refiner that purchases substantial volumes of non-ferrous scrap. Comparable to Sunberg at the non-ferrous metals trading/copper scrap procurement layer, though Aurubis is far larger and integrated downstream into refining and finished products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Sunberg social profiles
Digital presenceSunberg compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Sunberg financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sunberg leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Sunberg funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sunberg M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sunberg
What does Sunberg do?
Sunberg Limited procures, trades, and provides logistics for ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metals—including aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, lead, steel, and ingots—linking scrap collectors, recyclers, and processors across more than 40 countries. The company offers supply chain management, transportation, and quality-control services to support just-in-time delivery of recyclable metals graded to international BIR/ISRI and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Is Sunberg a public or private company?
Sunberg is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sunberg founded?
Sunberg was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Sunberg based?
Sunberg is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Sunberg make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Metal Trading is the primary driver. The others are supply Chain Management Services.
Who are Sunberg's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wieland Group, Befesa, EMR Group, SA Recycling, Sims Limited (formerly Sims Metal Management), Schnitzer Steel Industries / Radius Recycling, ELG (formerly ELG Haniel) and Stena Metall (Stena Recycling Group). Broad incumbents are Commercial Metals Company (CMC) and Aurubis.
Does Sunberg have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sunberg.
What industry is Sunberg in?
Sunberg's product category is Metal Recycling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAMAB, Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Brokerage (Aluminum, Copper, Brass/Bronze, Lead, Zinc, Nickel), with a secondary code of IMAKAMAK, Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs). Its NAICS code is 42393 and its SIC code is 5050.