Ferrous Processing & Trading
Forged from Experience.
Driving the Future.
For over a century, Ferrous Processing & Trading has led the nation in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling, metals recovery and sustainable resource management, transforming reclaimed ferrous and non-ferrous metals into high-value, reusable resources.
120+
Years in Operation
28
Metal Recycling Facilities
1,400+
Private Railcars
0.33
2024 Total Recordable Incident Rate
Who We Are
One of the largest metal recyclers in North America.
Operating at the intersection of commodity trading, advanced processing technology, and supply chain optimization, we work with over 3,000 suppliers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders nationwide—providing the majority of the raw materials that power America’s industrial supply chain.
Fastmarkets AMM Awards for Steel Excellence
2x Scrap Company of the Year Award Winner
Named by Novelis & Nissan
Supplier of the Year
Recycling Today’s Non-Ferrous Award
Multi-year recognition as North America’s Largest Non-Ferrous Metal Processors
Leading the Future of Metal Recycling
Sustainable solutions backed by innovation.
FPT is shaping a more sustainable, efficient materials industry with advanced technologies and custom recycling solutions for today’s challenges.
Advanced Processing Capabilities
Utilizing optical separation and proprietary processing technologies for maximum material recovery.
Reduced Downtime Material Management
Optimizing continuous operations for industrial partners through seamless and efficient material handling solutions.
Sustainability at Our Core
Shaping the future of industrial recycling with sustainable, scalable solutions that reduce waste and environmental impact.
Unmatched Geographic Footprint and Reach
Helping businesses streamline logistics with our expansive footprint of 28 processing facilities centered in hubs of industry across North America.
Innovative and Entrepreneurial DNA
Driving metal processing innovations fueled by passion and a century of metal recycling expertise.
Long-term Career Pathways
Offering unmatched opportunities for development, leadership, and long-term careers in industrial sustainability.
Today’s recovered metals.
Tomorrow’s innovations.
Since 1904.
Careers
Join our family.
Grow in one of the most essential industries powering America’s economy and gain hands-on training, mentorship and opportunities across operations, logistics and commercial leadership.
Buying & Selling
Partner with us.
Buy and sell ferrous or non-ferrous metals for market value pricing, reliable service and decades of proven industry expertise.
Where We Operate
28 metal recycling facilities in 8 regions across North America.
The regions marked in the map above may represent more than one location.
Our Parent Organization
A subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 30,000 people across its mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.
