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Precision Metals Co. — the name signals our focus: making recycled metal indistinguishable from primary metal through precise metallurgical control. We operate in the metal recycling and secondary metals commodities sector in the United States, converting industrial scrap into certified, high-value feedstock for domestic manufacturers. Our core products are certified shredded, melted, and sorted metal commodities with documented metallurgical specifications and traceability. We run a state-of-the-art facility using advanced shredding, induction melting, sensor-based sorting, and in-line spectrometric quality assurance. One-liner: we turn industrial scrap into factory-ready metal with mill-grade quality.
We sell to OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and steel and aluminum mills focused on reshoring and circular-supply requirements, targeting procurement teams and sustainability officers at manufacturers in automotive, construction, and industrial equipment markets. Short-term goal: establish a $4,450,000 asset-backed operation in 2026 and reach profitability within the first 12 months. Long-term goal: scale throughput and certification footprint to become a regional, preferred supplier for domestic manufacturers and integrate into supplier contracts and recycled-content programs. One-liner: profitable on day one, scaling to national supply within five years.
US industrial scrap is routinely treated as a disposal problem, not a commodity, causing loss of resource value, higher raw-material costs, regulatory exposure, and supply volatility for manufacturers.
There is a critical lack of consistent, high-quality, furnace-ready recycled feedstock that meets strict industrial specs; existing recycling infrastructure is fragmented and unable to supply the volumes domestic mills require, creating a clear need for a precision producer that converts scrap into certified commodity feedstock (Financial goal: Year 1 EBITDA USD 37,889,000; $4,450,000 asset-backed operation).
US industries generate millions of tons of scrap metal annually and face volatile prices, inconsistent supply of virgin raw materials, and a lack of reliable domestic furnace-ready recycled feedstock. We collect industrial scrap and convert it into certified, high-grade commodities—shredded steel and aluminum, ingots, and non-ferrous concentrates—using shredding, furnace refining, and metallurgical lab testing to meet manufacturer chemical specs. Localized processing reduces transport and compliance complexity and supplies manufacturers on predictable schedules.
Our product set addresses the quality gap in the domestic supply chain and targets a Year 1 EBITDA of $37,889,000. One clear line: we turn industrial waste into reliable feedstock.
We lead America’s circular economy by transforming industrial waste into the highest-quality recycled commodities and supplying US manufacturers with a stable, sustainable, certified source of raw materials. We eliminate supply-chain volatility through technological innovation and metallurgical excellence, and we set the industry standard for transparency, quality, and environmental responsibility. We empower partners to meet measurable sustainability targets while driving domestic industrial growth and targeting a 425.45% Return on Equity by 2030.
These core advantages drive our ability to generate high returns and sustain operations.
The company projects rapid profitability as production scales across steel and aluminum lines.
Ratio |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
Projected Revenue |
$46,700,000 |
$70,035,000 |
$94,460,000 |
Projected EBITDA |
$37,889,000 |
$57,638,000 |
$78,626,000 |
Expected ROI |
IRR 68.56% |
IRR 68.56% |
IRR 68.56% |
Financial requirements: Minimum cash $1,178,000 (Jan-26). Anticipated return: IRR 68.56% and ROE 425.45%; payback in 1 month; breakeven Jan-26.
Five-year cumulative EBITDA target exceeds $400,000,000; outlook strong.
We require USD 5,628,000 to fund CapEx, office/IT and minimum cash for a January 2026 launch; projected first-year EBITDA is USD 37,889,000, growing to USD 124,379,000 by Year 5, with a five-year cumulative EBITDA target above USD 400,000,000.
Categories |
Amount, USD |
Shredding plant (CapEx) |
1,500,000 |
Aluminum casting line (CapEx) |
800,000 |
Other capital equipment (copper unit, forklifts, trucks, material handling, environmental) |
2,000,000 |
Office & IT infrastructure (CapEx) |
150,000 |
Product Development |
0 |
Marketing |
0 |
Staffing |
0 |
Working capital |
1,178,000 |
Total funding required |
5,628,000 |
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