FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shapiro Advances Operational Leadership to Support Continued Growth

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES — February 10, 2026

Shapiro announced the promotion of Andrew Hadley to Chief Operating Officer (COO), as part of the company’s continued investment in leadership and strategic growth entering the new year.

In his new role, Hadley will oversee day-to-day operations and work closely with teams across the organization to advance Shapiro’s mission of transforming industrial excess into value. His focus will also include aligning execution with strategic priorities and supporting consistent, high-quality outcomes for customers.

Hadley has held a series of leadership roles during his tenure at Shapiro where he has played a key role in supporting sustainable growth initiatives. His contributions have helped enhance reliability, consistency, and collaboration across the company’s circular solutions platform.

“I am thrilled to announce Andrew Hadley as our new COO. It's a natural evolution for our leadership team. Andrew earned this promotion through relentless dedication fueled by curiosity and initiative,” said Bob Alvarez, President of Shapiro. “Andrew possesses that rare combination of high-level strategic foresight and a systematic approach to excellence. His leadership will be instrumental as we navigate our next phase of growth.”

As COO, Hadley will work cross-functionally to support operational excellence, scalability, and long-term partnerships, which will reinforce Shapiro’s commitment to delivering compliant, transparent, and value-driven circular solutions.

The promotion follows Shapiro’s recent announcement of expanded financial leadership and is part of a series of leadership advancements in 2026, highlighting the company’s priority of continued investment in its people and ongoing focus to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers.

About Shapiro
Shapiro is a circular solutions company helping manufacturers transform industrial excess materials into value. Founded in 1904, Shapiro serves aerospace, automotive, foundry, die casting, and manufacturing sectors across North America. The company delivers compliance, transparency, and measurable ROI through sustainable metal recycling strategies.

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