Scrap and metal trading: grade-pure processing of ferrous scrap and non-ferrous metals as well as disposal and logistics
Fritz Eckhardt GmbH & Co. KG
Schwelm · LeipzigNew on Amplifa
About us
Fritz Eckhardt GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned company from Schwelm that has been trading in ferrous scrap and non-ferrous metals since 1924 and is today run by the fourth generation. Its core competence lies in the precise sorting and grade-pure processing of scrap grades such as mixed scrap, punching scrap, shredded scrap, turnings, bales, cooling scrap, rolls (coiled scrap), disc cut-offs and flash scrap as well as stainless steel, aluminium, brass and copper. With around 50 employees, the company generates annual revenues of approximately 100 million euros. It supplies steelworks and foundries just in time with grade-pure scrap grades and handles scrap purchasing, collection service including container placement (5 to 40 m³, approx. 1,000 containers) and the disposal of construction rubble, mixed construction waste, waste wood, green waste and construction and demolition waste for metalworking companies. Deconstruction and dismantling projects are also handled through the joint venture EDR Eckhardt Demolition Recycling GmbH. The headquarters is located in Schwelm, with a trading office in Leipzig.
- Site
- Schwelm
- Processes
- Scrap processing (grade-pure processing of ferrous scrap and non-ferrous metals), Scrap and metal trading (purchase and sale of ferrous scrap and non-ferrous metals), Scrap disposal with collection service and container placement (5.5 m³ to 40 m³), Deconstruction/dismantling (via joint venture EDR Eckhardt Demolition Recycling GmbH), Trading in ferrous scrap and non-ferrous metals, Scrap processing (grade-pure), Scrap disposal with collection service, Container placement (approx. 1,000 containers, 5–40 m³)
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Ferrous scrap (iron/steel scrap), Mixed scrap, Punching scrap, Shredded scrap
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, Certified waste management company pursuant to §56 & 57 KrWG, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Certified waste management company §56/57 KrWG
- Founded
- 1924
- Employees
- approx. 50
- Industries
- Steelworks, Foundries, Chemical industry, Metalworking companies, Non-ferrous metal sector, Construction/demolition
- 01
Scrap purchasing from metalworking companies
- 02
Container placement and just-in-time collection
- 03
Sorting and grade-pure processing
- 04
Quality control of scrap grades
- 05
Storage and stockpiling
- 06
Sale to steelworks, foundries and trading partners
Scrap grades and materials
Ferrous scrap (iron/steel scrap)
Core trading grade, processed for steelworks and foundries, among others as mixed scrap, punching scrap, shredded scrap, bales, cooling scrap, rolls (coiled scrap), disc cut-offs and flash scrap.
Stainless steel
Grade-pure processed stainless steel scrap for reuse in manufacturing companies.
Aluminium
Non-ferrous metal that is purchased, processed and traded.
Brass
Non-ferrous metal that is purchased, processed and traded.
Copper
Non-ferrous metal that is purchased, processed and traded.
Turnings
Machining residues from the metalworking industry, processed grade-pure.
Wood (waste wood A1/A2)
Untreated (A1) and treated (A2) wood within the scope of waste disposal.
Construction rubble and mixed construction waste
Mineral construction waste or mixtures (at least 85% mineral) from deconstruction and construction sites.
Locations
Schwelm
DEHeadquarters with scrap processing, warehouse and administration
- Materials
- Ferrous scrap, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, construction rubble, waste wood, green waste
- Skip containers 5.5–40 m³
- Roll-off containers 20–30 m³
- approx. 1,000 containers in total
- own vehicle fleet
- facilities approved under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)
Leipzig
DETrading office
- Materials
- Ferrous scrap, non-ferrous metals
Trading grades
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrap processing (grade-pure processing of ferrous scrap and non-ferrous metals)Recycling/raw material processing | – | – | – | – | Ferrous scrap, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Mixed scrap, Punching scrap, Shredded scrap, Turnings, Bales, Cooling scrap, Rolls (coiled scrap), Disc cut-offs, Flash scrap |
| Scrap and metal trading (purchase and sale of ferrous scrap and non-ferrous metals)Recycling/raw material processing | – | – | – | – | Ferrous scrap, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper |
| Scrap disposal with collection service and container placement (5.5 m³ to 40 m³)Recycling/raw material processing | – | – | – | – | Ferrous scrap, Non-ferrous metals |
| Recycling/raw material processing | – | – | – | – | Construction rubble, Mixed construction waste, Wood (A1), Wood (A2), Green waste, Waste wood, Residual waste |
| Deconstruction/dismantling (via joint venture EDR Eckhardt Demolition Recycling GmbH)Recycling/raw material processing | – | – | – | – | Metal, Construction materials |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skip container 5.5 m³ | – | – | 3.35 x 1.87 x 1.35 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Skip container 7 m³ | – | – | 3.65 x 1.87 x 1.40 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Skip container 10 m³ | – | – | 4.16 x 1.85 x 1.70 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Skip container 15 m³ | – | – | 4.68 x 1.87 x 2.36 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Roll-off container 20 m³ | – | – | 6.90 x 2.45 x 1.70 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Roll-off container 25 m³ | – | – | 6.90 x 2.45 x 1.95 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Roll-off container 30 m³ | – | – | 6.90 x 2.45 x 2.20 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Skip container 40 m³ | – | – | 7.40 x 2.55 x 2.60 m (L x W x H) | – | Schwelm |
| Total container/bin stock (approx. 1,000 containers, 5 m³ to 40 m³) | – | ca. 1000 | – | – | Schwelm |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and certification
The grade purity of the recyclable materials is ensured by strict quality controls and modern testing mechanisms; facilities approved under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and certifications guarantee legally compliant handling.
| Evidence | Schwelm |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| Certified waste management company §56/57 KrWG |
History
- 1924
Founded by Fritz Eckhardt in Schwelm, starting with just two horsepower.
- 2008
Initial certification to DIN EN ISO 9001 by an accredited certification body.
- 2011
Initial certification of the environmental management system to DIN EN ISO 14001.
- 2024
100th anniversary; the third and fourth generations work hand in hand in the company.