What we do

We source, recycle, and sell products.

Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI) improves industrial performance by recycling earth’s resources.

We convert recyclable materials into valuable products, enabling industrial users to achieve increased operational efficiency. Our materials are utilized to create a wide range of products used in daily life, including: fiberglass insulation, food & beverage containers, reflective materials, and other consumer and industrial products.
 
With over 40 plants across North America, SMI is the largest glass recycler on the continent and a top ten plastics processor. SMI is also the market leader in technological innovation, pioneering the use of cutting edge processing techniques in each material segment that it serves. Through a combination of scale, skill, and flexibility, SMI consistently meets the evolving demands of clients across industry and geography.
 
Established in 1896, SMI has experienced over a century of market changes and has been proven and tested with each passing decade. SMI’s deep reservoir of knowledge about each aspect of the recycling industry enables the company to consistently maintain a higher standard of quality and efficiency than its competitors. Moreover, SMI’s experience continues to inform and sharpen the company’s current operations and serves as a solid foundation for future growth.