SOUTHERN METALS, LLC
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA

Southern Metals Recycling, Inc traces its roots to a pushcart operated by Max Alper in New York, NY in the early 1920’s. Eventually Max purchased land in Long Island City and opened a small scrapyard, where he was joined by sons George and Seymour Alper. In 1973 Southern opened a second yard behind sister company Queensboro Steel on Highway 421, several miles north of Wilmington. George Alper managed the Company, capably aided by Sam Long and “Pete” Bryant. In 1986 the Company’s name was changed to Southern Metals Recycling, Inc. In 1991 Seymour’s daughter Marilyn Alper Davidson became the first member of the third generation to join the firm, where she worked until her untimely passing in 1998. In July 1998, the Front Street facility was devastated by a major fire, and Seymour’s son Jonathan supervised the clean up and reconstruction, and the Front Street facility reopened in July 2001. At that time Jonathan and George’s son Mark moved from Queensboro to join the Company. In 2006, Mark’s son Jeremy became the fourth generation of Alpers to join the firm, and he now manages the Highway 421 Facility. Recently in 2013, Southern Metals Recycling opened up their 60,000 square foot warehouse at the 421 location to resell discounted steel and other metals to the public. Southern Metals Recycling is now selling new and used metal to the public at a discounted rate. Located right beside the railroad track on the north side of our property is a 60,000 square foot warehouse loaded with many different types and sizes of metal. Are you building or repairing something and need to find a less expensive piece of metal? No Problem! We can help!