BL Duke

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BL Duke is a leading scrap metal recycling company serving the Chicagoland area and surrounding regions since 2000. The company specializes in buying, processing, and recycling both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals from industrial manufacturers and the general public. Their ferrous recycling capabilities include steel, cast iron, steel turnings, cast iron borings, machinery, and heavy melt materials, while their non-ferrous services cover aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, zinc, lead, and precious metals. Operating four strategically located facilities in the Chicago area, including public scrap yards in Forest View and Joliet, BL Duke utilizes state-of-the-art processing equipment including three balers with a combined daily capacity of 1,500 tons. The company employs advanced analyzing technology for accurate material identification and operates cutting-edge equipment for baling, shearing, and torching operations. Their commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through their transportation network, with 70% of recycled materials shipped via barge to reduce environmental impact, with goals to increase this to 80% by 2030. Recognized as one of Crain's Fast Fifty companies for rapid growth, BL Duke maintains a 98% customer retention rate through competitive pricing, innovative solutions, and transparency-focused technology. The company ships processed materials to mills and foundries domestically and internationally via truck, rail, and barge, serving manufacturing operations across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

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