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David J. Joseph Company

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DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal brokerage, ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling, and railcar transportation services, in business since 1885.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) describes itself as a world leader in scrap processing and trading, with relationships with several thousand scrap metal businesses around the world. Its activities span global scrap metal brokerage, ferrous and non-ferrous recycling centers and used auto part stores, railcar transportation services, and customized industrial scrap management programs. The company states it has been in the business for 140 years and dates itself to 1885.

History

DJJ states it has been in the scrap metal trading and recycling business for 140 years and dates its history to 1885, describing itself as one of the most respected leaders in the industry with a reputation for integrity and innovation. It presents itself as a world leader in scrap processing and trading, with relationships with several thousand scrap metal businesses around the world, and operates across scrap metal brokerage, ferrous and non-ferrous recycling, railcar transportation, and industrial scrap management.

Products and positioning

A world leader in scrap metal brokerage, ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling and transportation services, recognized for integrity, innovation, community involvement, sustainability and safety.

  • Scrap metal brokerage

    A talented brokerage team dedicated exclusively to the scrap metal market.

  • Ferrous and non-ferrous recycling

    The industry's most advanced network of ferrous and non-ferrous recycling centers and used auto part stores.

  • Railcar transportation

    Railcar expertise including sales and leasing, maintaining third-party fleets, inspection, engineering, dismantling and reclamation of railcar parts, with nearly 2,200 open top gondola cars.

  • Industrial scrap management

    Customized programs and mill direct shipments to maximize revenue.

Recent events

  • Reported

    Grossman Iron and Steel sale to The David J. Joseph Company announced[4]

    Brown Gibbons Lang & Company announced the sale of Grossman Iron and Steel Company to The David J. Joseph Company, an operating subsidiary of Nucor Corporation. The transaction terms were not disclosed.

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