Building a New Chicago | B.L. Duke Wins CTA Railcar Bid
B.L. Duke was awarded the bid to remove and recycle 85 Chicago Transit Authority Railcars. These cars have been in service since the early 1960's and are nearin ...
June’s Market: Looking for the Floor In June
After two consecutive months of falling prices we were hopeful the scrap market would improve with the weather. Unfortunately, June scrap prices appear to be d ...
Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! We’re fortunate to partner with companies who share our recycling vision. Together with our customers we've made a positive impact on the Earth ...
February Scrap Forecast: Will We Feel the Love?
Unlike the prior three months, there is a fair amount of uncertainty regarding February's scrap market. Continuing extreme weather conditions as well as lack o ...
Scrap Forecast – January 2014
The scrap market holiday cheer that began with price increases in November and December will continue into the new year with a fair amount of strength. A much ...
As Temperatures Cool, The Scrap Market Heats Up
What can we expect to see in the scrap markets in November and throughout 2014? Hopefully something positive! From September to October 2013, we experienced rel ...
Update: Chicago’s Red Line Project Completed
In early May 2013, B.L. Duke was contracted to recycle the old Chicago CTA Red Line. B.L. Duke was heavily involved in the beginning phases of the Red Line Reco ...
B.L. Duke Receives Company of Year Award by the AWMI
B.L. Duke was awarded this year's Company of the Year by the AWMI, the Association of Women in the Metal's Industry. On September 26th, 2013 the Chicago Chapter ...
A Veteran In the Industry Retires: Rick Albrecht
After years of hard work and dedication, B.L. Duke, although disheartened, is happy to announce the retirement of Rick Albrecht, Maintenance & Special Opera ...
September Scrap Forecast: Much Of The Same
If you have been hoping that September's scrap market would heat up like the recent weather trend in the Midwest, you are going to be disappointed. At B.L. Duk ...