OmniSource

OmniSource is a major North American metals recycling company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Dynamics, Inc., one of the largest domestic steel producers and metal recyclers in the United States. Since becoming part of Steel Dynamics in 2007, OmniSource has grown into a leading processor of ferrous and nonferrous scrap, operating more than 70 facilities across North America and recycling over 6 million gross tons of material annually. The company employs more than 3,700 people and draws on over 80 years of combined industry knowledge. OmniSource provides a comprehensive range of recycling services, including scrap metal purchasing, processing, and brokerage; scrap management programs for industrial manufacturers; transportation and roll-off container services; railcar dismantling; and electronics recycling through a joint venture, OmniSource Electronics Recycling, LLC. The company serves a diverse customer base, from large industrial manufacturers and demolition contractors to individual sellers of scrap metal. Its operations focus on collecting, sorting, and processing metals to produce high-quality recycled commodities for steel mills, foundries, and other end users. As part of Steel Dynamics, OmniSource benefits from the financial strength and operational synergies of a major steel producer, ensuring a stable supply of scrap feedstock for Steel Dynamics' electric arc furnace mills while also serving external customers. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, customer commitment, and sustainability, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the circular economy for metals. Its extensive network of facilities and transportation capabilities allow it to efficiently serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

OmniSource traces its roots back more than 80 years in the metals recycling industry, though its exact founding date is not specified in the available sources. The company grew into a significant scrap processor and trader in North America, building a network of facilities and establishing itself as a key supplier of recycled metals to steel mills and foundries. A major turning point came in 2007 when OmniSource was acquired by Steel Dynamics, Inc., one of the largest domestic steel producers and metal recyclers in North America. This acquisition integrated OmniSource into Steel Dynamics' vertically integrated business model, securing a stable supply of scrap feedstock for Steel Dynamics' electric arc furnace steelmaking operations. Following the acquisition, OmniSource continued to expand its footprint and service offerings. Over the years, OmniSource has grown to operate more than 70 facilities across North America, recycling over 6 million gross tons annually and employing more than 3,700 people. The company has diversified its services to include scrap management, transportation, brokerage and trading, railcar dismantling, and electronics recycling through a joint venture, OmniSource Electronics Recycling, LLC. Today, OmniSource remains a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Dynamics and a leader in the North American metals recycling industry.

• 2007

  OmniSource is acquired by Steel Dynamics, Inc., becoming a wholly owned subsidiary.

OmniSource positions itself as a trusted partner in metals recycling, offering value-added recycling solutions that simplify operations and maximize the value of scrap metal. It emphasizes safety, innovation, customer commitment, growth, and sustainability, leveraging its scale and the support of Steel Dynamics to deliver efficient and sustainable recycling services.

• Ferrous scrap metal

  Recycled iron and steel scrap processed for steel mills and foundries.

• Nonferrous scrap metal

  Recycled metals such as aluminum, copper, and brass.

• Scrap management services

  On-site solutions to maximize returns for industrial manufacturers.

• Transportation services

  Roll-off container services for projects of all scales.

• Railcar dismantling

  Specialized demolition and railcar dismantling services.

• Electronics recycling

  Recycling solutions for regulated materials through OmniSource Electronics Recycling, LLC.

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