Key Takeaways

• Highly fragmented markets can still be profitable with strong differentiation and operational excellence.
• Specializing in high-value segments can unlock growth even in mature, commoditized industries.
• Scrap recyclers compete on speed, service, logistics, and transparency rather than brand alone.
• High-volume operations become strategic advantages when supported by efficient systems and processes.
• The recycling industry offers transferable lessons for many other competitive and operationally complex sectors.