SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Circular economy investment firm Closed Loop Partners has acquired a majority stake in Sutter Metals, aiming to strengthen domestic metals processing amid rising demand for critical materials. The deal comes as regulatory shifts and evolving global supply chains drive increased focus on localized recycling and resource recovery.
Despite the high value of scrap, significant volumes remain underutilized, with 29% of nonferrous and 54% of ferrous metals still ending up in landfills. This highlights a major opportunity to enhance circular supply chains, especially as industries such as aerospace, electronics, and data centers expand.
Headquartered in the Seattle–Tacoma region, Sutter Metals specializes in collecting, sorting, and processing high-value metals including aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. The company also handles complementary recyclables such as aluminum cans and cardboard, supplying clean feedstock to mills and foundries.
With backing from Closed Loop Partners, Sutter Metals plans to scale operations through capacity expansion and a buy-and-build strategy supported by active M&A. The partnership is expected to accelerate circular economy initiatives and boost U.S. metals recycling infrastructure in the coming years.
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