FPT Instrumental in Ford Dearborn Plant Overhaul

Posted on December 17, 2014 by - Scrap Metal Recycling

In an organized chaos colorfully described as “synchronized Transformers dancing,” Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT) assisted Ford Motor Company in a landmark changeover of its Dearborn Truck Plant. Starting on August 24th, the automaker had eight weeks to remove all the equipment and tooling at the southeast Michigan manufacturing facility and replace it with new… Read more »

Shredding It Up in Cleveland

Posted on December 17, 2014 by - Scrap Metal Recycling

The “Green Monster” can shred a car in 30 seconds. The recently renovated, multi-million dollar shredder proved its capabilities when the first automobile was processed on August 1, 2014 at Ferrous Processing & Trading’s Cleveland facility. Approximately the size of a city block, the one-of-a-kind, remodeled shredder can be compared to a giant meat grinder… Read more »

FPT acquires Sunrise Recycling in Ft. Lauderdale

Posted on December 17, 2014 by - Scrap Metal Recycling

Earlier this year, Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT) added Sunrise Recycling of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to its network of southern Florida operations. The acquisition adds more capacity and expertise, particularly in nonferrous scrap processing and marketing, to the region’s operations. Sunrise had been a regular supplier to FPT Miami’s shredder operation, and will broaden FPT’s… Read more »

Expanded Horizons at FPT

Posted on December 17, 2014 by - Scrap Metal Recycling

From its proud southeast Michigan roots, Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT) continues to spread its influence as one of North America’s premier processors, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals. Right in its own “backyard,” FPT has acquired a new feeder yard for the collecting and processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metal in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Formerly… Read more »

And the Award Goes to…Willoughby Iron and Waste Material LLC

Posted on December 17, 2014 by - Scrap Metal Recycling

Not only does Willoughby Iron and Waste Material LLC, a subsidiary of Ferrous Processing & Trading, bring value to its corporate network, it contributes to the local community as well. Earlier this year, the Willoughby Chamber of Commerce presented the company with a 2012 Best of Willoughby Award. The Willoughby Award Program recognizes outstanding local… Read more »