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We had a great time celebrating the President’s Safety Award with our Monroe team! The President’s Safety Award is earned by the operation that shows consistent dedication and improvements to safety at all levels within the operation. There are two categories: Large Processing Yard and Small Feeder Yard. The small feeder yard category includes all yards with limited processing equipment such as balers/shears and operate under 50 thousand production hours annually. The Monroe team earned this award by having a great attitude towards safety, welcoming the EHS Coordinator training and walkarounds, and being 4 years injury-free. Pictured from left to right are: Regional Director of Operations Alex Bilse, EHS Coordinator Ethan Turriff, Crane Operator Douglas Fry, General Laborer Chris Nelson, Executive Vice President Michael Goldstein, Monroe Facility Manager Sheila Fry, CDL Driver Gary Pulver, and CDL Driver Chad Stricker.

Our Wisconsin teams partnered with OccuPaws Guide Dog Association for a fundraiser at The Boneyard in Madison! Together, they were able to raise over $5,500 for Occupaws through scrap donations, event donations, The Boneyard and Tito's! We are so proud of their partnership with OccuPaws and look forward to it continuing in the future!

Are you looking for a career in the recycled materials industry? Alter Trading and Alter Metal Recycling are always looking to add to our team! Feel free to browse our job postings and see if you'd be a good fit! https://lnkd.in/gRSCJdMy

Alter Trading is honored to celebrate the 40th work anniversary of Crane Operator Dennis “Denny” Breczinski. Denny started working at our Marshall, MN yard right out of high school and has seen lots of changes over the years. Through those years Denny has learned to run multiple pieces of equipment proficiently and efficiently. We kind of think of Denny as “Do-all Denny” on account of his ability to run all of the equipment, his history with the equipment and his knowledge of what might be the best tool for the job. Denny is definitely not afraid to learn a new piece of equipment or try something new. Congratulations, Denny!

Calling all partners and friends in the Recycled Materials Industry! Alter Trading Corporation is joining other recycling companies in sponsoring Team Ludicrous Speed for this year’s Pedal the Cause Fundraiser to benefit cancer research at the Siteman Cancer Center and the Siteman Kids at the St. Louis Children's Hospital on September 21 & 22, 2024. The Siteman Cancer Center is a national leader in cancer research and treatment according to the 2024-2025 US News and World Report. Patients from all over the country come to St. Louis to be treated by a multidisciplinary team of Washington University physicians, nurses, and other caregivers. And members of the Recycled Materials Industry nationwide are answering the call to support this incredibly important institution! If you would like to join us in creating a world without cancer, please click on Team Ludicrous Speed’s page to learn more! https://lnkd.in/grfYfykA #aworldwithoutcancer #cancercuringbike #recycling #recycledmetals #essentialproducts #essentialindustry #essentialjobs #manufacturing #LudicrousSpeed

Over the past 125 years, Alter’s scale and capabilities have changed, but our dedication to the communities we serve has not. All of our success has been built on our culture of caring for our employees, their families and our communities. Alter is proud of the work we’re able to do and the ways our communities get involved! Learn more about our communities and our mission: https://lnkd.in/gi_XqSas

“This acquisition is the next important milestone in our growth strategy, and we are pleased to add another premier, family-owned, metal recycler to Alter,” said Robert Goldstein, Chairman of Alter Trading Corporation. We are excited to announce our acquisition of Andersen’s Sales and Salvage, Inc. based in Colorado. This already great relationship will only continue to grow.

Recycling metals is not only vital for the environment but also incredibly easy to do! By recycling, you help conserve natural resources, save energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, it’s as simple as bringing your scrap to one of our many locations. Make a positive impact today! https://lnkd.in/gi_XqSas

At Alter Trading, our interns don’t just gain experience, they help make an impact and shape the future of metal recycling. This year’s Summer Intern is Niamh Prentiss, an environmental engineering major from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison Corporate Sustainability Internship Program. Here’s what she has to say about interning for Alter so far this summer: Q: Describe your internship project at Alter Trading: A: “I have been working on creating a greenhouse gas inventory for Alter’s Wisconsin yards. A greenhouse gas inventory tracks direct and indirect emission sources and the number of heat-trapping gases that are released over a given year. I am working to create a standardized system for creating a yearly GHG inventory. This will allow Alter to easily track their GHG emissions year after year.” Q: What have you learned this summer about the metal recycling industry? A: “Before working with Alter, I had little understanding of the importance of metal recycling. The metal recycling industry has many environmental benefits. By reducing the need for mining metals, Alter helps cut down on greenhouse gas emissions associated with extracting and processing raw materials.” Q: What is the most memorable experience you’ve had so far at Alter Trading?A: “The most memorable experience has been exploring the different scrap yards and learning about the metal recycling industry. This industry is one that I knew very little about. Working here this summer has allowed me to understand the innerworkings of metal recycling and to understand its importance. Touring Alter’s yards and learning about the different steps it takes to create a final product are experiences I will never forget.” Thank you, Niamh, for rising to the challenge of collecting and managing data that will help shape strategies that guide our sustainability programs going forward.

Did you know that recycling metals like aluminum, copper, and steel can save up to 95% of the energy needed to produce new metals from raw materials? It’s an easy way to contribute to a greener planet and support a sustainable future. Get involved and bring your scrap to your local facility – every bit helps!