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Radius Recycling, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Radius Recycling, Inc. (formerly Schnitzer Steel Industries) is a scrap recycling and steel manufacturing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As one of North America's largest manufacturers and exporters of rec...

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Mature, well-positioned recycler with scale and sustainability focus, but facing near-term cyclical pressures in ferrous metals...

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Industry Metals and Mining
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Radius Recycling, Inc. Overview

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Radius Recycling, Inc. (formerly Schnitzer Steel Industries) is a scrap recycling and steel manufacturing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As one of North America's largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metal products, the company's integrated operating model supports a circular economy. The company operates auto parts recycling, metal recycling, and steel manufacturing with locations in 26 states and two Canadian provinces, as well as Puerto Rico.

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The company was acquired by Toyota Tsusho in July 2025. Radius has been recognized as a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere for the 10th year in a row. In fiscal 2024, Radius' 4.9 million metric tons of ferrous and nonferrous sales volumes helped to avoid approximately 5.5 million metric tons of CO2e emissions.

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Radius ranks among North America's largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metal products. The company competes in fragmented metal recycling, auto parts, and finished steel manufacturing. Key competitors include national and regional metal recyclers and scrap processors, though Radius's integrated platform combining metals recycling, auto parts retail (Pick-n-Pull), and steel manufacturing via Cascade Steel Rolling Mills provides differentiation.

Industry Context

Radius Recycling, Inc. operates in Metals and Mining.

Key facts

Founded: 1906 · Headquarters: Portland, US

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  • Market conditions for recycled metals and finished steel were challenging during fiscal 2024, with constrained scrap generation due to low manufacturing activity and elevated Chinese steel exports dampening global demand.
  • The company changed its name to Radius Recycling in July 2023, rebranding from Schnitzer Steel Industries.
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Recent developments

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  • July 2025Acquired by Toyota Tsusho in strategic transaction
  • Fiscal 2024Achieved greenhouse gas emissions reduction target two years ahead of schedule
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Cliffs Natural ResourcesSteel and iron ore producer→NucleonSteel and scrap metal recycler→Sims Metal ManagementGlobal metal and electronics recycler→Pick-n-PullAuto parts recycling chain→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Radius Recycling, Inc. do?+
Radius Recycling, Inc. (formerly Schnitzer Steel Industries) is a scrap recycling and steel manufacturing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As one of North America's largest manufacturers and exporters of rec...
What is Radius Recycling, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Radius Recycling, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Radius Recycling, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Cliffs Natural Resources, Nucleon, Sims Metal Management, Pick-n-Pull. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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