Posts Categorized: Uncategorized

November 15, 2025 To The Loyal Customers of Kimmel Scrap Iron & Metal Co. As we enter the end of 2025 it is amazing to remember just 5 years ago, we were in the beginning of the Covid outbreak. We were not sure what actions to take, who was essential and where I can order… Read more »

October 15, 2025 This month we would like to discuss quality and the importance of keeping metal separated by type. Some of you recycle more than one type of metal or have more than one container for your different types of metal recycling. Keeping the different types of metal separated ensures that you will see… Read more »

9-15-2025 To the loyal customers of Kimmel Scrap. One of the nice things about my job is the people I get to work with. They are entrusted with the ability to do their job with minimal oversight unless they encounter something that is new to them. I enjoy it when my customers mention how much… Read more »

August 15, 2025 Dog days of summer. I guess that could apply to many things. The usual is our Michigan summers. Wow, some of these hot and humid days can really take it out of us and our teams. Make sure they stay hydrated and safe in the heat. Don’t be complacent, those days can… Read more »

7-15-2025 To our loyal customers of Kimmel Scrap: Every month our executive team discuss what should be covered in the monthly newsletter. This month I thought of an update of scrap metal prices and what makes it difficult to predict what, why and how much. Pretty much if not every day but for sure each… Read more »

6-10-2025 To the loyal customers of Kimmel Scrap. I would like to take a moment to talk this month about distracted driving. Last week a trucking contractor that we work with was hit while sitting at a Michigan turn around. The driver was unhurt but unfortunately the women who struck him did not survive. This… Read more »

5-15-2025 To the loyal customers of Kimmel Scrap. This past month an article was shared with me written by Kevin Trimm from HRH Metals in Moody, Alabama. I felt the article was well conceived and describe the feeling we at Kimmel have always felt. Why a smaller independent family-owned scrap metal dealer is your best… Read more »

04-15-2025 To the loyal customers of Kimmel Scrap: The country celebrates Earth Day each year on April 22. This year we are proud to be supporting a customer of ours that supplies the automotive machine tool industry. They employ several thousand employees in Michigan and celebrate Earth Day each year by setting up displays at… Read more »

03-14-2025 To the loyal customers of Kimmel Scrap: Ever have those days where you are not sure what to tackle first. My schedule is usually straight forward. Look at my mail, email, meet with our team and review the prior days activities, review today’s schedule. One thing I don’t usually need to ask, did the… Read more »

02-11-2025 To the loyal customers of Kimmel Scrap. Well, you know what they say, “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future,”- Yogi Berra. This seems to be particularly true in today’s economic climate, especially around the manufacturing industry. Will tariffs bring about stagnation or kick off the next golden age of the United… Read more »