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Sofi Stadium Contractor; Birney Trolley Protection; Railroad Rail Bumper
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Our Customers: A monster truck owner picked up some Railroad Rail to install as bumpers on his big truck. Ernest, we appreciate your business.
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Railroad Rail.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona & Iowa
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“repurposed”PROJECT: “Wanted to get you some pictures of our friend’s island made out of Bowling Alley Wood. It is stunning!” – Shawna Mosier in Kansas
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Bowling Alley Wood.
Dimensions: Various
L: Ohio & Texas
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Preserving History: Some of our Billboard Viny is headed to Utah, where it will be used to cover & protect a 1916 Birney Trolley. More than 100 years after this trolley first hit the rails, our Billboard Vinyl is helping shield this piece of transportation history from the elements. Paul, glad we could help!
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Billboard Vinyl.
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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Customer Project: A customer picked up some of our SPF Timbers a few months ago with a project in mind. They stopped back in recently to show us the finished result: a custom-built picnic table! We love seeing where our materials end up and the creative ways customers put them back to work.
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SPF Timbers.
Dimensions: 3” x 7” x 9’
L: Iowa, Ohio & South Carolina
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Tidbit: We often get asked, “Where do you get all your materials?”. Well, our sources are as diverse as the inventories we get.
Example: A couple of weeks ago we did a deal for 4 semi truckloads of structural steel from a one of the subcontractors that built Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. They had a bunch of 10″ x 10″ x 21′ unused Steel Square Tubing from another project that got cancelled. Rather than sending it to scrap metal, they sold it to us!
Q: Do you have used OR surplus materials that you’d like to deal on? If “yes”, Email Us Details!
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BEFORE: A Dept of Transportation contractor contacted us about 3/4″ galvanized highway Steel Median Cable that they were tearing out on a section of highway that was getting worked on.
AFTER: Some of the Cable was purchased by an outfit using it to anchor logs that they use as “breakwaters”. “Breakwaters” are designed to break the waves in marinas and harbors.
The Beauty of “repurposing”: The DOT contractor chose “repurposing” which is more environmentally friendly than metal recycling. The marina operator, knew the galvanized Cable was actually ideal as a rust inhibitor in this underwater application! It’s a win/win…the DOT contractor did right by the environment by choosing “repurposing”, and the buyer saved big $$$ by buying used Cable instead of new!
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Steel Cable.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado, Iowa, South Carolina & Texas
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Greenhouse Upgrade: Some of our Interlocking Modular Floor Panels are on their way to be used as walkways in a customer’s greenhouse. They’ll create a solid path between planting beds, helping keep them out of the dirt and mud while watering and tending to their plants. Aaliyah, glad we could help!
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Interlocking Modular Floor Tiles.
Dimensions: 18” x 24” x 1”
L: Texas
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FEEDBACK: “I bought 4 of the Tempered Glass Sheets from the Colorado warehouse a few months ago and used them instead of railing for our deck at our cabin. It provides a luxurious look and is also a great windbreak. By custom fabricating the logs, the total cost was less than $500.” – Joe in Colorado
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Tempered Glass Sheets.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa & Texas
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FEEDBACK: “We used your Steel H-Beams to build a pergola in our backyard—super sturdy and perfect for summer parties. The industrial look gives it a great vibe, and we know it’ll last.” – Jethro in Texas
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Steel H-Beams.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, South Carolina & Texas
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Recent Purchase: “I bought one of your Plastic Protective Cases to build my own kit of signal flags to officiate sailing races so everything stays organized and ready for race day.” – Richard in Connecticut
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Plastic Protective Cases.
Dimensions: 43” x 17” x 7”
FREE SHIPPING!
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Property: Materials aren’t the only things that can get “repurposed”. Plenty of examples in real estate, too. An old rock quarry becoming a famous concert venue in Sweden, a grain elevator becoming an art museum in South Africa, or abandoned salt mines being turned into document and artifact storage facilities right here in the USA. Well, this property inside the Texas Triangle that got sent to me is in need of a little “repurposing” for sure!
Q: Any ideas for how this could be “repurposed”? Email Ideas!
FYI: This property is for sale at $1M under appraised value. If you’re interested in more information, we’ll send you the real estate listing. Email Us for Details!
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Like Us & Connect w/ Us on Your Favorite Social Media!
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Low Profile Concrete Barriers
Dimensions: 20’ x 28” x 20”
Tapered Dimension: 3’“ x 15”
Type 1 & 2
L: Texas
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Collapsible Wire Bins
Dimensions: 40” x 33” x 34”
L: Ohio
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Aluminum Composite Panels
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona & South Carolina
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re·pur·posed·MA·TE·RI·ALS (noun) – castoffs and discards; byproducts and waste that have value “as is” to a second, unrelated industry.
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Projects: Tommy in Tennessee sent us these pictures of how he installed Reclaimed Semi-Trailer Flooring on his shop walls for a neat rustic look.
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Reclaimed Semi-Trailer Flooring.
Dimensions: Various
L: Texas
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Location: Maquoketa, IA, the home of one of our warehouses, hosts a Civil War Reenactment every September.
Q: Guess what product of ours is a favorite of the actors and actresses?
A: Heavy Canvas Sheets
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Heavy Canvas Sheets.
Dimensions: 58” x 108”
FREE SHIPPING!
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Q: How can these Vented Nest & Stack Bins be “repurposed”?
backSTORY: These Vented Nest and Stack Bins are durable containers ideal for manufacturing, food processing, and distribution. Built to withstand oil, chemicals, water, steam, and other demanding conditions.
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Vented Nest & Stack Bins.
Dimensions:
23-5/8” x 15-3/4” x 14-1/2”
L: Iowa
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“repurposed”FUN: “We thought you guys would like this Metal Barrel ‘repurposed’ as R2D2.” – Billy
RE: Billy, you’re right, we do like it!
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Metal Barrels.
Capacity: 12 or 55 Gallons
L: Colorado & Ohio
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“repurposed”INQUIRY: “Hello Mr. Carson, I work for the Hazardous Waste Section of the US Marines at Camp Pendleton, California. I have seen your website and find it interesting. Currently do you do any business with government entities? Also, where and with what kind of materials do you deal with them?” – Nancy
RE: Nancy, 1) Yes, we help a number of federal, state, and local governments keep stuff out of the landfills! 2) We deal with all types of durable goods and chemistry/products that are obsolete to the primary industry that we think can be “repurposed” into a second, unrelated industry.
Q: Can we help your organization with obsolete powders or liquids…chemistry, ingredients, product, etc.? If yes, send us details about what you have. Email Us!
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Festival Fun: Talk about putting the FUN in functional. A customer picked up some of our Steel Grating to build a platform for a Fun Slide at their fall festival carnival. Bill, we appreciate your business!
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Steel Grating.
Dimensions: Various
L: All Locations
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Recent Purchase: A customer recently picked up some of our Super Lube Multi-Use Synthetic Oil to keep the hinges on their horse stalls moving smoothly and squeak-free. Leslie, we appreciate your business!
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Super Lube Multi-Use Synthetic Oil.
Volume: 32 fl oz
12 Bottles per Case
FREE SHIPPING!
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Eye Spy: “I saw these 275 Gallon IBC Totes turned on their sides to store firewood at a convenience store in Branson, MO. Thought I should click some pics for you.” – Ray
Q: Like Ray, have you seen some “repurposes” in your travels? If “yes”, send photos.
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IBC Totes.
Capacity: 275 Gallons
L: Arizona & Colorado
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Customer Creativity: “Your Plexiglass Sheets would be PERFECT to use as hail protection for solar panels!” – Jack from our Facebook page
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Plexiglass Sheets.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona, Colorado, Ohio & South Carolina
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New Video: One of our new company videos.
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