Recycling Today: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

Venture Metals is celebrating 40 years of fostering partnerships. 

In the 40 years since Mike Uhrick founded Venture Metals with the acquisition of the former South Lamar Iron & Steel in Dallas when he was 21 years old, the company has grown its customer bae, processing capabilities and geographic reach. It’s done so in part by prioritizing transparency and fostering relationships with employees, suppliers and consumers. Venture Metals also owes its success to persistence. “This industry rewards fighters with resilience and grit, “Uhrick says.

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February 2026 – Recycling Today