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About L. Gordon Iron & Metal CO.
Founded in 1917, L. Gordon Iron & Metal is dedicated to expanding customer services and building lasting relationships. Today, the company remains focused, as members of such organizations as The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and The Recycling Association of North Carolina, on the positive impacts on the environment, economy, and global trade while realizing the need for community involvement and a shared environmental responsibility.
With over a century of experience in the scrap metal recycling industry, L. Gordon Iron & Metal provides reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible metal recycling services to individuals, businesses, and industrial clients. The company offers a wide range of solutions for processing and handling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, committed to reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainable recycling practices. By combining advanced recycling technologies with personalized service, L. Gordon Iron & Metal continues to set the standard for eco-friendly scrap solutions across North Carolina and beyond.
100 Year Anniversary
L. Gordon Iron & Metal Company of Statesville, North Carolina, has earned a distinction not only in the scrap industry, but is also recognized nationally as a model family business.
In 1999, L. Gordon Iron & Metal was recognized by the Duke University Family Business Forum for North Carolina and awarded Mass Mutual’s National Family Business of the Year award. The award is given based on business success, multiple generational involvement, contribution to the community, innovative business practices, and stewardship for the environment.
As a family-owned scrap yard, L. Gordon Iron & Metal has built a reputation for integrity, transparency, and reliable service in both the residential and industrial metal recycling markets. The company handles a wide range of materials including aluminum, copper, brass, and steel, while offering fast, efficient processing backed by decades of industry expertise.Through a focus on sustainable scrap solutions and eco-friendly metal recycling, the business not only reduces environmental impact but also helps fuel the circular economy. By working closely with local businesses and manufacturers, L. Gordon Iron & Metal continues to play a vital role in supporting North Carolina’s economy and promoting responsible, long-term recycling practices.
Conserving Resources since 1917
Our company has a long and celebrated history of serving our community. Our timeline is just a snapshot of all the amazing achievements and milestones we’ve had over the years. From pioneering scrap metal recycling practices in North Carolina to investing in ongoing community involvement, our legacy reflects a deep commitment to sustainability and local impact.
March 10, 1952 - Washington DC - Mayflower Hotel Institute of Scrap Iron & Steel Banquet (with Louis Gordon)
Harry Gordon born.
Louis Gordon born.
L. Gordon Iron & Metal founded.
Louis Gordon attended his first national trade association, Institute Scrap Iron & Steel, banquet in Washington DC.
First mechanical shear installed.
First hydraulic press installed.
Louis Gordon dies. His five sons, Melvin, Ellis, Saul, Alfred, and Kalman take over.
Aluminum furnace installed.
Shredder Installed.
Mass Mutual’s National Family Business of the Year award.
Commitment to our community
L. Gordon Iron & Metal has always valued the importance of community sustainability.
