US Iron & Metals
Scrap Metal Recycling & Roll-Up Strategy
Turning fragmented scrap yards into a high-margin, scalable network
What They Do
US Iron & Metals was founded by operators who understand how to grow scrapyards from the ground up. Since opening their flagship location in Oroville, California in 2014, they have scaled annual revenues from $500K to approximately $4M, driven by a relentless and experienced team that knows the industry inside and out.
Now, they are building an acquisition engine. With 26 scrapyards in their acquisition pipeline, 5 currently in formal diligence, and 2 under term sheets, the team is executing a disciplined roll-up strategy across the Western United States. Their advantage is operational: they have lived the inefficiencies, they know what best-in-class looks like, and they are applying that blueprint to high-potential yards across the region. Backed by data, grit, and a proven team, they are turning fragmented scrap yards into a high-margin, scalable network.
Growth & Pipeline
The Opportunity
A meticulously executed multistate acquisition roll-up strategy of small-scale, family-owned scrap metal processing facilities across the Western United States—resulting in decreased operating costs, increased selling power, and increased margin.
Industry Challenges
- • Retiring owners seeking exit strategy (next generation not interested)
- • Inefficient processes limit profitability in stand-alone yards
- • Limited buying/selling power and high overhead cripple margins
Market Context
- • Recycled steel makes up 70% of all US steel production
- • Less expensive and more environmentally friendly than mining iron ore
- • Proven roll-up model: Waste Management grew from $5K to $85B valuation
The Roll-Up Strategy
Unique Deal Structures
Accommodate acquisition target needs while achieving best terms for the vehicle
Consolidated Systems
Streamline administrative, finance, and operational systems across multiple locations
Sales Incentives
Increase volumes and overall scrap supply at each yard through proven structures
Facility Processes
Share equipment between locations and implement proven processes to increase margin
Buying Power
Leverage collective volume across multiple locations to impact and steer market pricing
Operational Excellence
Apply lessons learned from flagship yard to transform underperforming facilities
Operations in Action
Yard Operations
Heavy equipment processing scrap metal at flagship facility
Material Handling
Advanced sorting and processing systems for maximum efficiency
Processing Equipment
State-of-the-art machinery for scrap metal processing
Heavy Machinery
Specialized equipment for efficient material handling and processing
Advisory & Execution Support
Strategic Planning
Developed acquisition criteria, target identification methodology, and deal structuring frameworks for scalable roll-up execution.
Operational Excellence
Implemented best practices from flagship Oroville yard across acquisition pipeline to maximize efficiency and profitability.
Financial Modeling
Built acquisition models, cap table structure, and fundraising strategy to support multistate expansion.
Market Positioning
Positioned US Iron & Metals as the consolidator in the fragmented Western US scrap metal market.
Impact
Through strategic and operational support, InfiniteEco helped US Iron & Metals transform from a single-yard operator into a disciplined acquisition platform with a 26-yard pipeline, formal diligence on 5 targets, and 2 facilities under term sheets.
This work created a clear pathway to building a regional scrap metal network that consolidates fragmented family-owned yards, implements operational best practices, and captures the margin expansion opportunity through economies of scale—demonstrating how strategic capital and execution expertise can unlock value in traditional industries.