2025 Agenda

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No board of directors? No problem.

The Scrap Life Boardroom workshop brings expert-level guidance directly to independent operators. Led by industry veteran and 3rd generation metals recycler Brett Ekart and an A+ team of industry experts, this workshop tailored for scrapyard owners and general managers covers your toughest business challenges—from family conflicts to shrinking margins—and provides actionable, real-world strategies.

Exclusive Access: Separate registration required; limited to 20 attendees (maximum of two per company). Secure your spot for this Scrap Expo workshop and connect with industry leaders who’ve built a business with $100 million-plus in combined annual revenues.

Main Stage

This informative session features expert insights into the economic, trade, M&A and financial forces shaping today’s metals recycling industry.

Main Stage

Steel mills are expanding melt shop capacity at the same time technology is changing mill feedstock requirements. How changing scrap flows and raw material requirements impact the metals recycling industry are the subjects of this panel discussion.

Outdoor Demo Area

Outdoor Demo Area

The Outdoor Exhibitor Tech Session will highlight brief presentations from all outdoor exhibitors, presented in this order:

• Sennebogen (Booth 1)
  • Sennebogen showcases the advanced capabilities of the 835 Vario Tool and 360G machines in this technical session.
• Genesis Attachments (Booth 3)
  • Genesis Attachments discusses the new features of its GXT EVO mobile shears.
• Caterpillar (Booth 5)
  • The Cat® MH3032, a productive solution in the 30-metric-ton size class, helps maximize performance with its configuration and technology options for optimum production. Drop-nose and straight-stick options, along with an optional generator, help expand versatility in scrap, waste and recycling applications.
• Company Wrench (Booth 7)
  • Gain sharp, practical advice to keep your LaBounty shear operating at peak efficiency on every job.
• Sierra International Machinery (Booth 12)
  • The Sierra team walks through applications, equipment demonstrations of the T715SLK shear baler logger and T409 material handler and proven strategies to improve efficiency, safety and profitability in your facility.
• Al-Jon (Booth 9)
  • See the Al-Jon 580CL twin-ram car logger/baler and the Wille 375 hydrostatic multifunctional wheel loader up close. The Al-Jon 580CL processes 20 to 25-plus end-of-life vehicles, while the Wille 375 offers year-round productivity with interchangeable attachments for safe, efficient operation.
• Spaleck USA (Booth 10)
  • Watch the Spaleck 550 in action as it processes scrap material on-site. Learn about the operation of the Spaleck 3D Combi Screen box, how the machine works and which types of materials and applications it can handle.
• Pemberton Attachments (Booth 11)
  • Designed for excavators in the 12,000- to 20,000-pound weight class, see how the Pemberton Rotating Power Picker sorts small, mixed metals, wire and cable, while also reducing manual handling and improving overall yard efficiency.
• Harris American (Booth 16)
  • See the Harris American GPS Series Predator in action as Harris demonstrates its advanced three-lid system and double hydraulic circuit design. With two piston pumps delivering double the compressive force and full-speed baling rams, you’ll see firsthand how the Predator produces faster, more efficient bales.
• KRAKEN Machines (Booth 17)
  • Get an overview of the KRAKEN K25C Material Handler, including its key features, capabilities and general productivity in scrap handling applications.
• LEFORT America (Booth 19)
  • See how LEFORT equipment moves and operates in a scrap yard setting, highlighting key technical features that set it apart from other machines and showcasing how the remote application enables real-time data monitoring.
• ACE (Booth 20)
  • Built for the harshest job sites, ACE’s wireless remote is engineered to meet the demands of roll-off trailer operations in waste, construction, demolition and industrial sectors. See it in action!
• Michael Brothers Hauling (Booth 21)
  • Learn about the patent-pending Mighty Binz™ system, which protects properties with its hydraulic rubber base, and the TommyCart™ and rotating forklift bins designed to streamline debris handling and improve efficiency.

Classroom

Effective material handler maintenance is key to operational efficiency, equipment longevity and safety in steel mills. Learn best practices for maintaining hydraulic and electric material handlers, such as preventive maintenance strategies, common failure points and cost-saving techniques, as well as insights into route inspection procedures, lubrication schedules, component wear monitoring and the importance of proper operator training.

Classroom

What if your software could work like a team member—not just track what’s happening but tell you exactly what to do next? In this session, you'll learn how AI can convert the chaos of your operation into simple, clear actions for each user—turning proactive, stressful jobs into fast, reactive ones. Learn how your dispatcher, buyer or accountant can come in and just click “approve” on what your software has already figured out for them.

Exhibit Hall

Churchill Downs

This free reception will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and will include desserts, cigars, live music, tastings of unique bourbons and an open bar. The Starting Gate Rooftop Garden has an outdoor bar, ample networking space and a perfect view of the racetrack with the iconic Twin Spires.

RSVP is required, and space is limited. Click here for more information.