History
The foundation of Aperam Recycling combines more than six decades of recycling heritage with global manufacturing excellence.
1962 — Sowing the Seeds in Duisburg
The company is founded in Duisburg, Germany, under the name Eisenlegierungen HGmbH, setting out to recycle nickel-chromium scrap for local steelmakers.
1980s — Global Expansion under Haniel
Acquired by Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH, the company expands internationally, creating joint ventures and establishing a worldwide sourcing network under the ELG brand.
2000s–2010s — Specialist Growth
ELG establishes ELG Utica Alloys, becoming a global market leader in superalloy and titanium revert management for the aerospace and energy sectors.
2021 — Joining the Aperam Group
Aperam acquires ELG, bringing together the world’s leading scrap recycler and one of the world’s most sustainable stainless and specialty steel producers. Together with dust recycler Recyco, the Aperam Recycling division is created.
Today — One Aperam
Legacy operations transition into a unified brand identity: Aperam Recycling. Fully integrated into Aperam’s Recycling & Renewables segment, Aperam Recycling continues to expand its technologies and facilities to shape the future of low-carbon, circular manufacturing.