SMI Welcomes Allmetal Recycling: What This Acquisition Means for You
Scrap Management Industries (SMI) has taken another big step in serving customers across the Midwest. In December 2025, SMI announced it has acquired Allmetal Recycling, a scrap metal recycling company based in Kansas.
If you are an industrial partner, independent scrapper or walk-in customer, the natural question is: What does this mean for me? This post breaks it down in plain language.
Who Is Allmetal Recycling?
Allmetal Recycling is a family-built, locally led scrap metal recycler with deep roots in Kansas. Founded in 2009 by cousins Clint and Kolby Cornejo, the company has grown into a leading metal recycler with a strong reputation for safety, service and community involvement. Both Clint and Kolby are staying on in leadership roles and will remain actively involved in day-to-day operations.
With this acquisition, SMI adds Allmetal’s network of 10 locations in Kansas, including three yards in Wichita and yards in Salina, Newton, Harper, McPherson, Great Bend, Kingman and Pratt.
Those locations now join SMI’s existing footprint in Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri, plus multiple facilities across Kansas and Oklahoma. Together, the combined company offers one of the largest recycling networks in the region.
A Larger Footprint with the Same Local Focus
Scale matters in metal recycling. With Allmetal joining the SMI family, the combined company now operates:
- 19 total yards across Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma
- 5 automobile shredders, including two mega shredders
- A coverage area that spans major cities and surrounding communities
That kind of footprint helps SMI support everything from large industrial scrap programs to everyday drop-offs from local residents.
Just as important, the acquisition does not change the local-first mindset that has guided both companies. SMI has been family-owned and operating since 1973, and Allmetal was built on the same idea: scrap metal recycling is a local business that works best when decisions are made close to the communities being served.
Allmetal will continue to operate under its own name as part of the SMI family of companies. Allmetal customers and community partners will keep the same local experience they know, while gaining access to SMI’s broader resources, relationships and operational support.
What This Means for Industrial and Commercial Partners
If you manage industrial scrap, demolition projects or ongoing metal recycling programs, the acquisition offers several advantages:
- Broader footprint. With 19 yards and five shredders, the combined company can support multi-site operations and regional contracts more efficiently.
- More container and transportation options. Customers benefit from additional roll-offs, trailers and logistics options for complex scrap programs.
- Increased capacity and redundancy. More locations and processing power mean more flexibility when volumes spike or project timelines change.
- Shared best practices. SMI and Allmetal both bring strong track records in safety, environmental compliance and customer service. Combining those strengths helps raise the bar across the network.
What This Means for Walk-In Customers and Independent Scrappers
If you are a peddler, independent scrapper or homeowner cleaning out a garage, the impact is straightforward:
- More convenient options to recycle scrap. Whether you are closer to an SMI yard or an Allmetal location, you now have more places to turn your scrap into cash with a larger company behind each site.
- Same friendly faces. The local teams you know at Allmetal will still be there, backed by SMI’s investment in facilities, equipment and customer experience.
- Clean, professional yards. Both SMI and Allmetal are committed to safe, clean, well-organized yards, and this acquisition supports continued investment in facilities, equipment and customer experience across the combined network.
If you already visit SMI locations in Kansas City, St. Joseph, Wichita, Topeka, Hutchinson, Oklahoma City, Lawrence or Ottawa, nothing changes about how you check in, get weighed and get paid. You simply benefit from a stronger overall network behind the scenes.
Stronger Communities, Same Commitment to Sustainability
Both SMI and Allmetal have long histories of supporting the communities where they operate, from local sponsorships to scrap-for-cause events that support veterans and other nonprofits.
By joining forces, the combined company is in a stronger position to:
- Support local economies through jobs and investment
- Keep more metal out of landfills and back into productive use
- Provide responsible, compliant recycling solutions for businesses and residents
- Partner with community organizations in meaningful, long-term ways
Since 1973, SMI has made environmental stewardship and community engagement core parts of its mission. Bringing Allmetal into the SMI family builds on that foundation and extends it into even more communities.
Looking Ahead
The acquisition of Allmetal Recycling is about growth with purpose, not stripping away what makes a local yard successful.
In the months ahead, customers can expect:
- The same core services and people they work with today
- Gradual integration of systems and processes to make doing business easier
- Continued investment in safety, equipment and facilities
- A focus on clear communication with customers and partners at every step
If you are an existing SMI or Allmetal customer and you have questions about how this affects your specific account, the best first step is to reach out to your current sales representative or local yard.
FAQs About SMI’s Acquisition of Allmetal Recycling
Did Allmetal change its name?
No. Allmetal will continue to operate under its own name as part of the SMI family of companies. Yard signage, trucks and employee uniforms will still carry the Allmetal brand, even as the company taps into SMI’s broader network and resources.
Where does the combined company operate now?
With the acquisition, SMI’s footprint includes 19 yards across Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. That includes Allmetal’s 10 Kansas locations, three in Wichita and additional yards in Salina, Newton, Harper, McPherson, Great Bend, Kingman and Pratt, alongside SMI’s existing locations in Kansas City, St. Joseph and other markets.
Will my day-to-day experience at the yard change?
Not immediately. For walk-in customers, the same teams will handle check-in, weighing and payment. Over time, you may notice upgrades to equipment, traffic flow or on-site processes as SMI invests in continuous improvements.
Does this change how industrial scrap programs are managed?
Existing contracts and service levels remain in place. The biggest change is that industrial partners can now take advantage of a larger network, with more container options, more shredding capacity and more locations to support multi-site or regional programs.
Are there changes to what materials you accept?
Both SMI and Allmetal will continue focusing on ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling. If you have questions about specific materials, contact your local yard before hauling a load.
Will pricing change because of the acquisition?
Scrap metal prices will continue to be driven primarily by market conditions, such as domestic and global demand, mill pricing and commodity markets. While being part of a larger network can improve efficiency and service, the goal is to remain competitive and transparent in how prices are set at each yard.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Start with your local SMI or Allmetal yard, since the teams on the ground know your account and your market.