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A few highlights from the past two weeks with the BL Duke team 🤝

From industry events and networking dinners to golf outings, we always appreciate the opportunity to connect with others across the industry.

May’s scrap market settled mixed after extended negotiations.

Prime grades held sideways, while select obsolete grades softened. Meanwhile, the spread between HRC and Chicago Busheling widened to approximately $758/GT — highlighting continued margin strength within the steel market.

What does this mean for your recycling program?

Read the full analysis → https://www.blduke.com/a-mixed-scrap-settlement-mays-scrap-market/

Proud to be featured in leading industry publications.

Our expansion into Indiana marks another step forward as we continue to scale and deliver for our partners.

Thank you to Inside Indiana Business and Recycling Today for the coverage.

Inside Indiana Business:
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/scrap-metal-recycler-bl-duke-expands-to-portage

Recycling Today:
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/bl-duke-metal-recycling-portage-indiana-expansion-us-steel/

This month’s team meeting at Mistwood ⛳️
A few swings at the range

Another major step forward for BL Duke.

This expansion showcases our ability to scale and deliver reliable, coordinated service across a growing customer base.

We appreciate Fastmarkets for the feature.

Great to be out at the ReMA Convention in Las Vegas — catching up with partners, meeting new faces, and talking through what’s ahead for the scrap market.

📍Big news from BL Duke

We’re excited to share a major milestone — our expansion into Portage, IN, marking our 4th location.
This new location strengthens our Midwest footprint and enhances our ability to support our recycling partners across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Learn more: https://www.blduke.com/bl-duke-expands-into-northwest-indiana-aprils-scrap-market/

Chicago was the last domestic ferrous market to post yesterday — closing April on a soft-sideways tone.

Prime scrap remains supported, while obsolete grades are facing pressure as the spread continues to widen. Rising pig iron costs, improving export activity, and stronger finished steel pricing have helped stabilize the market.

Want the full breakdown?

Check out our April blog: The Divide 👇 Chicago was the last domestic ferrous market to post yesterday — closing April on a soft-sideways tone.

Prime scrap remains supported, while obsolete grades are facing pressure as the spread continues to widen. Rising pig iron costs, improving export activity, and stronger finished steel pricing have helped stabilize the market.

Want the full breakdown?

Check out our April blog: The Divide 👇 https://www.blduke.com/the-divide-aprils-scrap-market/

April’s scrap market outlook is beginning to take shape.

Early indicators point to shifting supply and demand dynamics widening the gap between prime and obsolete grades.

Read our full forecast: https://www.blduke.com/coming-soon-aprils-scrap-market/

Ready to grow your bottom line? Let’s schedule a time to discuss how these market shifts may impact your business.