Aluminum is one of the most impactful materials for lowering lifecycle emissions and conserving resources.
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Before 5000 BCE people in Mesopotamia were making pottery from a clay with an aluminum compound
Sustainable Aluminum Solutions
Our focus at Shapiro extends across the aerospace, transportation, automotive, HVAC, construction, packaging, electronics and marine industries among others, where demands are paramount. Contact us today to learn more about our sustainable practices and how we can work together towards a greener tomorrow.
Expertise & Innovation in Aluminum Sustainability
Aluminum is infinitely recyclable. For instance, an aluminum can from 50 years ago can be recycled into new products and when recycled is back on the store shelf within sixty days. In fact, it’s no wonder that aluminum is so widely used. It is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, can be drawn into foil, and is light and highly corrosion resistant. When alloyed with other elements like copper, zinc, magnesium, silicon, manganese and lithium, mechanical properties like strength, durability and corrosion resistance are created.
Master Alloys by Shapiro takes this a step further and creates products with specific additives for rolling mills, foundries, and billet makers. Through our expertise and innovation, we are redefining the possibilities of aluminum as a sustainable material.
Common aluminum alloys used in manufacturing include 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 series.
Shapiro buys 6061 and 6063 grade aluminum from window manufacturers and 7000 series, particularly, 7075, the aluminum with the highest strength that is used by the aerospace industry and to manufacture structural components.
Our trailer manufacturing clients use 5000 and 6000 series aluminum to build their trailers.
Reach Circular & Sustainability Milestones
Our logistics strategies focus on load optimization across trailers, roll‑offs, totes, and other material handling systems to reduce freight emissions and costs.
Manufacturers are seeking materials that have a positive impact on our environment. Master Alloys by Shapiro brings them a circular option that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste reduction as well as wastewater elimination.
Empowering A Bright, Green Future
Shapiro provides transparent, transaction-level reporting that helps customers understand material flows, recovery outcomes, and sustainability progress across their aluminum programs.
Environmental Responsibility & Compliance
At Shapiro, environmental responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We continuously monitor and assess our operations to minimize carbon footprint, reduce emissions, and conserve resources. By prioritizing environmental responsibility, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and preserving the planet for future generations.
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Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future
We invite you to join us to build a sustainable future. You contribute to a more environmentally friendly world by choosing sustainability and partnering with Shapiro. Whether you are a supplier, customer, or consumer, together we can make a positive impact on the planet. Join us as we innovate, optimize waste management, and promote responsible practices. We can shape a sustainable future where aluminum is central to a circular economy.
At Shapiro, we are proud of our commitment to aluminum sustainability and are dedicated to driving positive change in the industry. Contact us today to learn more about our sustainable practices and how we can work together towards a greener tomorrow.
lightweight material, heavyweight impact
Aluminum is one of the most recyclable materials on Earth and one of the most powerful tools for circular manufacturing.
On the 5 for Five Podcast, Tim Ridderbos and industry leaders explore how circular networks, data reporting, and innovative alloys are transforming aluminum sustainability from the ground up.