Imperial Group

Universal Scrap Metals Inc. is one of the Midwest's largest wholesalers and processors of scrap metal. Based in Chicago, Ill., it provides a full range of comprehensive scrap management services and scrap handling equipment to all types of industrial accounts throughout metropolitan Chicago and the United States. The firm specializes in processing one of the most diverse arrays of metals in the industry, including non-ferrous, ferrous, used beverage cans, high temperature alloys and precious metals.

Founded in 1863, Azcon Corporation is a scrap processor, broker and mill services management company. It has nine plants and trading offices located throughout strategic steelmaking regions of the United States. The company specializes in providing steel mills, foundries and industrial producers with scrap management and transportation services. It also offers other products, such as relaying and rerolling rail, rolling stock, finished steel and railroad equipment. The firm has removed more than 18,000 miles of abandoned track from all major U.S. and Canadian rail systems. It is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company by the SAI Global Registrars. Azcon Corporation is a division of Blue Tee Corp, a $1 billion firm engaged in steel distribution, ferrous scrap and manufacturing equipment for the refining and earthmoving industries.