Dahl & Groezinger Inc

Welcome to Dahl & Groezinger - We are a 5th generation scrap iron & metal recycling business that purchases steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless (and more) from both individuals and businesses. We supply buyers across the nation and ship internationally to buyers throughout the world.
Founded in 1885, Dahl and Groezinger has the distinction of being Kentucky’s oldest family-owned scrap iron and metal processor. We are proud to be a family owned and operated business, and take personal pride in maintaining a quality facility and providing unsurpassed service to our customers.

History

Dahl & Groezinger, Inc. – Kentucky’s oldest scrap iron and metal processor – was established in 1885 by George Groezinger, Sr. and Phillip Dahl. In 1867, George Groezinger met Phillip Dahl on a ship from Stuttgart, Germany heading for America. George and Phillip were employed by Mr. Lacer to buy hides, wool and pelts for his American company.

In 1885, they formed Dahl & Groezinger at 114-116 Frederica Street in Owensboro, KY. They began buying hides, wool, furs and roots. Over the next decade, the company grew alongside the local economy, shipping its products to both regional and national markets. In 1900, George Groezinger, Jr. joined the firm. He was followed by his brother, Walter Groezinger, in 1910.
Walter Groezinger believed that scrap iron and metals were the future of the business, so he devoted his efforts to growing this part of the business. At the time, hides were purchased from butchers, farmers, and meat packing houses, and were then shipped to tanneries. Both ferrous and non-ferrous material was accumulated before shipping to mills by truck, railroad, or barge.

In 1912, George Groezinger died and George, Jr. acquired his interest. Shortly after the death of his father, Albert “Ike” Groezinger joined the firm. He was joined by Phillip Groezinger in 1920. In 1927, Ike and Walter Groezinger purchased 77 year-old founder Phillip Dahl’s interest. George Jr., Walter, Ike, and Phillip operated the family firm together until 1929, when George retired. His interest was purchased by Walter, Ike, and Phillip.

The Great Depression of the early thirties brought hard times to Dahl & Groezinger. We still own the following hand-written bank note: “Doubtful If This Note Will Ever Be Repaid.” By some miracle, this note – and a lot of other notes – were repaid. In 1931, we lost Phillip Groezinger to an untimely death. Walter and Ike bought Phillip’s interest in the company and operated as equal partners until Ike’s death in 1953. In 1940 William R. Conley, Walter Groezinger’s son-in-law, joined the firm. In 1946, C. M. Kirkland, Walter’s other son-in-law, joined the firm. He departed from the firm in 1969.

Dahl & Groezinger moved from 114-116 Frederica St. to our present location (940 W. 9th Street) in 1954. Green River Steel began operation in Owensboro the same year, expanding our steel markets from railroad and river to a location just 10 miles away. In 1963, Walter Groezinger died and William R. Conley (Billy) became President. He held this title until he retired in 1987.

The 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s were years of expansion for both our markets and the physical plant. The 60’s saw Dahl & Groezinger expand our white metals business while the 4th generation joined the firm: John Drew Kirkland in 1966 and then William R. Conley, Jr. in 1967, both as summer help. Bill, Jr. joined the firm full-time in 1970 after graduating from Vanderbilt University. Drew began full-time employment in 1972 following his graduation from the University of Kentucky. William K. Helwig (Bill) joined the firm in 1974. Bill took an active interest in the equipment and yard management.

William R. Conley, Sr. retired in 1987. He is remembered for taking extra time to train the 4th generation, Bill Conley, Jr., John Drew Kirkland, and Bill Helwig, by allowing them the freedom to expand. Bill, Sr. provided the leadership and vision for the business to follow. He was proudest of what the next generation was doing, not what he had done. Following the retirement of Bill, Sr., George Groezinger’s great-grandsons assumed leadership. William R. Conley Jr. became President, with John Drew Kirkland and William K. Helwig serving as Vice-Presidents. On May 23, 1990, Dahl & Groezinger, Inc. mourned the passing of William R. Conley, Sr. – a friend, teacher, uncle, and father.

In 1995, the fifth generation – William Walter Helwig (Will), Drew Sumner Kirkland and John Sumner Kirkland – joined Dahl & Groezinger as summer help. Also in 1995, William R. Conley Jr. decided to semi-retire. John Drew Kirkland became President and Bill Helwig continued to serve as Vice-President.

In 2002, William Walter Helwig graduated from Georgetown College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and joined the firm full time. Will also played soccer for the Georgetown Tigers. Both Drew Kirkland and John Kirkland graduated from the University of Alabama with MBA degrees in 2003, and joined Dahl & Groezinger full-time. Each also received their undergraduate degrees from Alabama in 2001.

In May of 2005, Dahl & Groezinger welcomed another member of the fifth generation when William R. Conley III (Bill) joined the firm following his graduation from Western Kentucky University. Bill left the firm in September of 2007 to pursue a career in banking.

SCRAP METAL RECYCLING
Dahl & Groezinger provides scrap metal recycling services as a way for customers to obtain cost effective pricing on materials, reduce waste, and recoup costs. On a more global scale, we are committed to increasing sustainability, preserving natural resources, and reducing landfill usage.

EQUIPMENT & FACILITY SAFETY
We operate a variety of cranes, shears, balers, Bobcats, and torching equipment to allow for the efficient processing of scrap metal. We transport metal by truck, train, barge, and container, always ensuring the safe movement of material. Our state certified scales accommodate all types of vehicles and tractor trailer combinations for accurate, one-pass weighing.

ISO & ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
Dahl & Groezinger is dedicated to quality management systems and quality assurance. Please view our ISO 9001:2008 certificate.We are also committed to responsible and environmentally safe operating procedures and practices. It is our policy to maintain continuous compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations.

INDUSTRIES

Dahl & Groezinger specializes in the handling, processing, packaging, marketing and brokering of industrial scrap of all types. We are fully equipped to handle accounts of all sizes. Our fifth generation experience combined with modern equipment allows us to offer the best options for commercial and industrial recycling in the region, shipping to buyers throughout the world.

Throughout our history, Dahl & Groezinger has served a variety of industries by offering efficient and cost effective ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal handling and recycling solutions. We have developed solutions for managing a wide range of scrap metal, from demolition and industrial scrap to plumbing and household scrap.

We buy industrial scrap as well as obsolete scrap from manufacturing facilities, auto dealers, demolition contractors, construction companies, scrap yards, and more.

What We Buy and Sell

Dahl & Groezinger buys a wide assortment of scrap metal from a variety of customers. We buy material locally and sell throughout the country and across the globe. A CSX railroad spur runs through our property and we also own a facility across from the Owensboro Riverport. This allows us to transport scrap metal by barge, railcar, truck, and overseas containers. For generations we have enabled scrap metal from the Tri-state area to be shipped around the world.

We buy ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal that comes from wrecked cars, structural steel from demolition projects, construction jobs, manufacturing plants, equipment, sheet iron, copper, aluminum, brass, electric motors, and a wide range of other sources.

If you are looking to sell your scrap metal, visit us at our conveniently located facility in the heart of downtown Owensboro, or if you are a business, contact us for pick up services. Our family will work hard to make the selling process easy for you. We are committed to helping you sell your scrap metal as easily and as profitably as possible.