Scrap Metal Forecast: No Light at the End of the Tunnel?
As we enter the Fall of 2015 the outlook for the scrap market and the metals industry in general is bleak to put it lightly. The thought was that the scrap pri ...
B.L. Duke featured in American Metal Market
In a recent interview with American Metal Market Daily, B.L. Duke President Lou Plucinski discussed the advantages that small- and mid-size scrap metal companie ...
Crain’s Chicago Fast Fifty Companies
We're more than excited to announce that B.L. Duke was chosen as one of Crain’s 2015 Fast Fifty Companies! Every year, Crain’s releases their infamous Fast Fift ...
June is Warming Up, Time to Jump in the River!
The Midwest scrap market has had more than its fair share of challenges in 2015. Even though B.L. Duke expects Midwest ferrous scrap prices to rise in June, th ...
B.L. Duke Celebrates Earth Day at St. Symphorosa
Happy Earth Day! We spent the morning celebrating with St. Symphorosa’s fourth graders. St. Symphorosa is located in Chicago, IL. The 4th graders were tasked t ...
B.L. Duke Launches Mobile Website
We're excited to announce our new mobile website - www.blduke.com! Our team has dedicated time and energy to create a mobile friendly website with your needs in ...
B.L. Duke Salvages Sunken Barge on Chicago River
Whatever the scope of the task at hand, B.L. Duke is dedicated to providing a solution for our customers. On October 17th, 2014, B.L. Duke was contacted by a lo ...
Building a New Chicago | B.L. Duke Wins CTA Railcar Bid
B.L. Duke was awarded the bid to remove and recycle 85 Chicago Transit Authority Railcars. These cars have been in service since the early 1960's and are nearin ...
June’s Market: Looking for the Floor In June
After two consecutive months of falling prices we were hopeful the scrap market would improve with the weather. Unfortunately, June scrap prices appear to be d ...
Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! We’re fortunate to partner with companies who share our recycling vision. Together with our customers we've made a positive impact on the Earth ...