ELG Metals Inc

The establishment of ELG Metals, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, and recycles both high temperature and buys corrosion-resistant materials as well as nickel and cobalt based alloys including refractories. Other metals and alloys are as titanium, zirconium, molybdenum, tungsten and quick and tool steel. The farm is located on a 40,000 m² plot and is fully equipped to supply both large Edelstahlwerke and specialty steel producers and foundries. Direct shipments are possible both on inland waterway vessels as well as railway wagons.

We offer the capabilities of a market leading company.

ELG is one of the world's leading specialists in trading and recycling raw materials, in particular for the stainless steel industry. Our product range primarily comprises stainless steel and special alloys.

Think globally, act locally

For over fifty years, our business has covered recycling and global trading in raw materials for the stainless steel industry.Currently, ELG has more than forty operational locations, thereby offering you one of the largest networks worldwide. With its competent contact partners, ELG's network is able to guarantee you individual and prompt service at any time. Our Headquarters are located in Duisburg, Germany.Our aim is for ELG to remain the innovative, reliable and flexible partner which always faces the demands of its suppliers and customers as a new challenge. These characteristics have made us one of the global market leaders and we will endeavour to continue unswervingly along this path.Our products are mainly various types of stainless steel scrap and special alloys.We also trade in primary raw materials such as charge chrome from Hernic Ferrochrome, of which ELG is a co-proprietor, as well as carbon fibre.Our product range is rounded off by the trade in stainless steel sheet at our head offices in Duisburg.Thanks to our manifold activities in the stainless steel sector, we have developed a particularly sound knowledge of the relevant markets, which is again of particular benefit to our suppliers and customers.

Our business partners have shaped our philosophy

ELG is the innovative and reliable partner for suppliers and consumers of raw materials for the stainless steel industry.As one of the leading companies worldwide, we face the particular task and challenge of always setting new standards within our business.We know that you have the choice, and that is why we have based our philosophy on your requirements.

ELG means:

• Professional, trusting and fair treatment of our partners
• Optimum quality of service and products
• Proximity to suppliers and customers by means of short distances, quick reaction times and pragmatic solutions
• Reliable and financially strong partner, additionally strengthened by the fact that we are part of the Haniel Group
• Ever respectful and polite manner towards our partners
• Great consideration for environmental protection in all our activities

In addition, we want to get to know your needs even better, in order that we may fulfil them to the best of our abilities in future too.Of course, we are always able to offer suppliers and customers competitive prices. It is not only in terms of price equality that the following characteristics always distinguish us from the competition.

For suppliers:

• Personal consultation and support
• Prompt and secure payment
• Rapid handling of your delivery
• Timely administration

For consumers:

• Delivery of the desired quality
• Punctual delivery
• Innovative products

Furthermore, we are well aware that our success largely depends on our staff. Only with well trained and responsible employees will we be able to reach our goals. Therefore, it is our task to promote our staff and to further develop their talents and their motivation. A co-operative management style, approachable at all levels and rapid decisions are all a part of this.As a globally active company, protecting the environment is of particular concern to us in order to preserve the foundations of our life. For us, this means treating our resources with care, taking action to prevent dangers to the environment, and remedying damage that has already been done. We always perform our services in accordance with the most progressive ecological developments.Entrepreneurial responsibility is enshrined in our company's philosophy. Learn more about it from ELG Haniel's first Sustainability Report: 'In The Vanguard Of Global Recycling' as well as our latest Sustainability Update: 'Sustainability Focus Area Progress Report 2014'.