Baker Iron & Metal Co
740 Rockcastle Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Baker Iron & Metal is a full-service scrap metal recycling and processing  company in Lexington, Kentucky. We 
accept scrap metal from all sources and specialize in assisting companies and individuals with the efficient 
managing of both industrial and demolition scrap.

Great Pricing, Great Service:Pricing is important. We know service is just as important. We recognize that providing the highest levels of both will ensure our continued growth

Our Business Philosophy:As the largest scrap metal processor in Central Kentucky, our simple philosophy of outstanding service, customer care, quality workforce, and sound business practices has brought us closer to the 100 Years in service mark. We are ISO 9001 certified and are involved in national and local industry and business organizations.We are a family-owned business that is dedicated to the development of partnerships and relationships with our customers. These partnerships provide you with the highest level of service, efficient scrap metal management alternatives, and maximum revenue.

Equipment:We operate an assortment of cranes, shears, balers, car flatteners, and torching equipment to facilitate the efficient processing of scrap metal. For transport of material, our extensive fleet of tractor units, vans, trailers, flatbeds, roll-off boxes, and containers ensure the safe movement of material from the source to our facility. Our truck scales accommodate all manner of tractor trailer combinations for accurate, one-pass weighing.

Scrap Metal in Lexington, Kentucky

For two families in separate states, the 1920's brought about the beginning of constructive, successful changes. In Kentucky, the Baker family started recycling in 1921 under the name Baker Iron & Metal Company. In Ohio, the Cohen family started recycling in 1924 under the name Cohen Brothers Inc. Throughout the decades, both entities remained family-owned, and became prominent recyclers within their states.
Beginning in the 1990's, many respected and established family names in the scrap recycling industry began to disappear as several large consolidating entities began to buy up family-owned businesses.
"Our customers influenced us to a great extent to remain independent. They wanted to do business with the Cohen Family and the Cohen personnel," said Wilbur Cohen, Chairman and CEO of Cohen Brothers Inc. The Cohen family resisted consolidation and, instead, expanded.

In 2003, the Cohen family purchased the Baker assets in Lexington, Kentucky and formed Cohen Brothers of Lexington, Inc. The facilities continued to operate under the banner Baker Iron & Metal Company though, in the background, the Cohen family employed their core management efforts to successfully transition and grow the company.

Equipment

We operate an assortment of cranes, shears, balers, car flatteners, and torching equipment to facilitate the efficient processing of scrap metal. For transport of material, our extensive fleet of tractor units, vans, trailers, flatbeds, roll-off boxes, and containers ensure the safe movement of material from the source to our facility. Our truck scales accommodate all manner of tractor trailer combinations for accurate, one-pass weighing.

ISO & Environmental Statement

At Baker Iron & Metal, we are dedicated to quality management systems and quality assurance. Please view our ISO 9001 certificate.
We are also dedicated 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.