Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Sustainable Metal Recycling & Conversion Services
Manitoba Corporation has been a leader in metal reclamation and sustainable material management since 1916. Our expertise lies in processing non-ferrous scrap metals through advanced techniques such as chopping, shearing, wire burning, and briquetting. We deliver high-quality reclaimed copper and other metals ready for remelting, supporting a circular economy. Our facilities are environmentally responsible, having passed all vendor audits, and we hold ISO 9001 certification for quality management. With a focus on innovation, we offer brokerage services, a metal buying program, packaging solutions, and production capabilities tailored to industrial clients.Our fourth-generation family leadership ensures deep industry knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We prioritize sustainability in every operation, from reducing bulk shipments to minimizing environmental impact. Our team combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to provide reliable, cost-effective solutions for global metal needs.
Services
Brokerage Services
Buying Program
Packaging Program
Production Capabilities
Metal Conversion
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in non-ferrous metal recycling.
- Our ISO 9001 certification ensures quality management standards.
- We offer comprehensive end-to-end metal conversion solutions.
- Our facilities pass all environmental audits for responsible operations.
- We provide cost-efficient logistics through direct mill connections.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Brokerage Services
Manitoba Corporation connects metal suppliers and consumers to facilitate efficient transactions. Our extensive network reduces freight costs through direct mill delivery. We streamline sourcing and purchasing processes for industrial clients seeking quality materials or inventory solutions.
Buying Program
We purchase various copper and brass materials including insulated wire, chops, and cathodes. Our program offers competitive pricing through commodity market insights and hedging strategies for supplier stability and long-term partnerships.
Packaging Program
Our facilities package metals into manageable sizes using paper/cloth bags and containers. This reduces transportation environmental impact while maintaining material quality. Services include cutting cathodes and processing flake or powder materials.
Production Capabilities
We operate advanced equipment for metal reduction including shears, chopping lines, briquettors, and incinerators. Our capabilities cover dismantling, sorting, contaminant removal, and preparing metals for industrial reuse applications.
Metal Conversion
Our conversion program transforms reclaimed metals into production-ready materials. Using cutting-edge technology, we facilitate circular economy practices by converting scrap into usable forms for manufacturing new products sustainably.
People
Brian Shine
President
Fourth-generation leader with 25+ years of experience. Graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1985. Active in entrepreneurial leadership programs and industry organizations.
Adam Shine
President
Fourth-generation leader specializing in recycling technology. Serves on REMADE Institute committees and electronics recycling associations. Active in industry education initiatives since 2008.
Richard Shine
CEO
Third-generation leader and former Air Force C-130 pilot. Joined company in 1970, combining aviation and business expertise. Provides strategic oversight and client relationship management.
Nathan Shine
Former Partner
Second-generation leader who transitioned from law to business in 1938. Partnered with Joseph Baker in 1955 to expand metal operations. Led company until 1973.
Solomon Shine
Founder
European immigrant who established the company in 1916. Started as a scrap collector, evolving into metal processing. Built foundational operations that continue today.
Questions
What metals does Manitoba Corporation Corporation recycle?
We specialize in non-ferrous metals including copper (bales, briquettes, chops, cathodes), nickel, zinc, and brass materials.
Is Manitoba Corporation Corporation environmentally certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 certification and maintain facilities that pass all vendor environmental audits for responsible operations.
Do you offer metal brokerage services?
Yes, we connect suppliers and manufacturers through our brokerage services, optimizing logistics and reducing costs through direct mill delivery.
How does Manitoba Corporation's packaging program work?
We break down bulk metals into smaller packages like paper/cloth bags and pails to streamline transportation and reduce environmental impact.
What is Manitoba Corporation's metal conversion process?
Our conversion program transforms reclaimed metals into production-ready materials using advanced technology for sustainable manufacturing cycles.
