【SMM Steel】Peru's Aceros Arequipa expands US presence with acquisition of Florida metal recycling centers

Published: Apr 7, 2026 18:35

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【SMM Steel】Peruvian steelmaker Aceros Arequipa acquired three metal recycling centers in Florida, expanding its scrap collection/sorting/processing capacity for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The move strengthens vertical integration, ensuring scrap self-sufficiency. By directly controlling these centers, it aims to optimize logistics and cut external supplier dependence. The expansion reinforces its US operational capacity and international growth strategy.

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