Our History

In 1947 Edward H. Rudoy began a legacy with his purchase of Block Salvage Company, a small scrap yard in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  He changed the name to Block Iron & Supply Company to better reflect the scope of business he had planned.  The company became a supplier of new steel and building supplies, and a recycler of scrap metals servicing industry and supplying prepared scrap to the local foundries.  His innovations in handling and processing scrap metals gained him a reputation within the industry and was key to propelling the company’s initial growth.

Expansion followed through acquisition and Sadoff & Rudoy Industries was born in 1964 with the purchase of Sadoff Iron & Metal Company in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  Mr. Rudoy’s vision brought Wisconsin’s first automobile shredder to Fond du Lac, along with key processing equipment that established the company as a major Midwest processor and supplier to both the foundry and steel mill industries.

In 1972, Rudoy’s son-in-law Sheldon Lasky joined the business, later taking over as CEO.  Sheldon led Sadoff through additional acquisitions and new operations, adding to the company’s portfolio until turning over the day to day operations to become Chairman of the Board in 2008.

Sadoff continues to grow today, with 240 employees working to extend the high levels of quality and service that are the cornerstone and philosophy of the company and its founder.  This includes the formation of an electronics scrap and data destruction business unit (Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction) in 2017, which brings the current scope of operations to six locations in Wisconsin and three in Nebraska.  Sadoff does business in over 40 states in the US and exports to multiple countries.

Today, Mr. Rudoy’s three grandsons (Mark, Jason and Bradford Lasky) are all working within the business, ensuring the philosophies of the founder continue through the generations.

Leading the Scrap Metal Recycling Industry

Our vision: to be the preferred choice in commodity recycling. Our mission: incorporate a customer focus, attain operational excellence, find innovative solutions, and manage risk. We do this through investment in our people, teamwork, and adhering to the standards of excellence.

For over 70 years, Sadoff Iron & Metal has offered scrap metal recycling with prompt, professional service, competitive pricing, and environmental focus. We’re known for our integrity; building trust with customers as we help improve their processes and bottom-lines. We call our unique approach “Down To Earth” recycling, meaning we combine our environmental responsibility with easy-going, customer-focused attention. We offer competitive scrap metal prices for buyers as well as customers looking to sell scrap metal. We’re proud to offer scrap management programs that not only make the planet more green, they make YOU some green, too.

The scope of our Integrated Management System covers the transportation and processing of both scrap materials and end of life electronics into defined commodities, per consumer and internal specifications.

Click Here to download and review our integrated (Safety, Environment & Quality) management policy. 

Fundraising

Our Fundraising Mission: To provide the opportunity for local, not-for-profit organizations to raise funds by recycling metals. At the same time, we encourage continual education, energy savings, and waste recovery through the recycling efforts of members of the organization.

RECYCLING METALS FOR FUNDRAISING PROGRAM BENEFITS

Raise Money

Your organization has the opportunity to raise funds, while being educated on the value and savings gained through recycling.

Education

Helps participants understand the true economical and environmental benefits of recycling.

Energy Savings

Savings of up to 75% can be realized through recycling, lowering the carbon footprint of communities and encouraging proper waste disposal.

Simplicity

We’ll develop a program that’s best suited for you, so it’s easy for you to earn money.

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