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Scrap Expo '25: Maximize Growth, Control Costs and Capitalize on Opportunities | Sep. 17, 2025

Scrap Expo '25: Maximize Growth, Control Costs and Capitalize on Opportunities | Sep. 17, 2025

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The fourth annual Scrap Expo in Louisville, KY concluded on September 17th, 2025. "Maximize Growth, Control Costs and Capitalize on Opportunities", was a session on September 17th that featured Brett Ekart, CEO of United Metals Recycling, as moderator, along with panelists Brian Ferguson, CFO of United Metals, Blake Dorsett, president of ShearWorx, and Aldo Jordan, president of The Metals Agency. They discussed strategies for maximizing growth and controlling costs in the metal recycling sector, emphasized the strategic use of third-party services for operational flexibility, specialized processing, and expanded market access. Key strategies also highlighted the importance of leveraging technology (like AI) for back-end efficiency, maintaining tight communication between operational and financial teams, and building a strong balance sheet to enable capitalizing on growth opportunities during market downturns. Produced by Recycled Media.
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Scrap Expo '25: Maximize Growth, Control Costs and Capitalize on Opportunities | Sep. 17, 2025

Scrap Expo '25: Maximize Growth, Control Costs and Capitalize on Opportunities | Sep. 17, 2025

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