Jefferson Shredding and Recycling to Invest $22.M in Mobile County

Published on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Nicole Shakir, Managing Editor of Expansion Solutions Magazine

New co-location project at Outokumpu’s Calvert facility will support recycled metals processing and create 15 jobs

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (May 27, 2026) — Jefferson Shredding and Recycling LLC will invest $22.4 million in a new co-location project at Outokumpu’s Calvert facility, expanding scrap metal processing capacity and supporting the region’s growing metals manufacturing sector.

The project is expected to create 15 jobs in Mobile County and strengthen local recycling and materials recovery capabilities for advanced metal manufacturing.

Jefferson Shredding and Recycling will operate a metal shredder at the site to process large pieces of scrap metal into smaller material that can be remelted and recycled. The company estimates the operation will recycle approximately 9,000 tons of scrap metal per month, totaling roughly 108,000 tons annually.

“Jefferson Shredding and Recycling is proud to partner with Outokumpu on a project that strengthens the circular economy and supports the long-term future of metal manufacturing in our region,” said Paul Dreher Sr. of Jefferson Shredding and Recycling.

Project Supports Circular Economy and Sustainable Metal Manufacturing

The co-location project builds on the success of Outokumpu’s existing operations in Calvert while adding on-site scrap processing capabilities. The investment is expected to improve access to recycled materials, support sustainability goals and strengthen the region’s industrial supply chain.

“By expanding scrap processing capabilities on-site, it enhances our utilization of recycled materials which supports our position as a leader in sustainability,” said Joachim Stolz, Senior Vice President of Operations for Outokumpu Stainless USA.

Mobile County Strengthens Metals Industry Cluster

Mobile County continues to build momentum in metal manufacturing, recycling and industrial materials processing. Regional leaders said the Jefferson Shredding and Recycling project reflects the importance of the metals sector to South Alabama’s economic base.

“Three of our region’s largest manufacturing employers are tied to the metals industry, and projects like this show why that sector continues to grow here,” said Mobile Chamber President and CEO Bradley Byrne.

The investment will also generate new payroll and expand local recycling capacity tied to the future of manufacturing.

“This $22.4 million investment will create high-paying jobs, generate more than $1.3 million in payroll at full operations, and expand recycling and materials recovery efforts that are increasingly important to the future of manufacturing,” said Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson.

New Metal Shredding Operation Planned for 2027

Jefferson Shredding and Recycling plans to break ground on the project in June 2026, with operations expected to begin in August 2027.

Once operational, the facility will support Outokumpu’s Calvert operations by improving access to recycled scrap metal and helping advance sustainable production within Alabama’s metals manufacturing supply chain.