About Us
Kripke Enterprises, Inc. is a leading non-ferrous metal brokerage based in Toledo, Ohio. We serve our customers with competitive pricing, logistics management, storage solutions, and processing services. Our reputation in the industry is second to none.
Our History
Larry and Joanie Kripke founded Kripke Enterprises, Inc. (KEI) in 1993. Larry began his career in the recycling industry in 1965. Prior to founding KEI, Larry worked at Sherwin Metals, Kripke-Tuschman Industries, and Omnisource Corporation.
In the early days of KEI, Larry managed the purchases and sales of material while Joanie kept the books. In 1994, the family business expanded with Matt Kripke, Joanie and Larry’s son, taking a role with the company.
Over the next decade, the business continued to grow, with key additions of Marvin Finkelstein and Andy Golding on the trading team. The support team also grew, with Laura Cumming joining to coordinate logistics. These key players were essential in the early success and continued growth of KEI.
The team continued to grow as KEI hit its 15th year anniversary. Around that time, Chad Kripke, Eric Phillips and Todd Engle joined the trading and operations team. The uptick in trading activity increased the need for administrative support. Scott Chaffee came on board to manage the company’s finances and Dave Fisher joined to manage technical needs. Further logistical support came from Nadine Caputo and Melissa Spencer.
In 2017, KEI expanded beyond recycled materials brokerage with the acquisition of Mid-South Aluminum. Mid-South distributes aluminum coil used in rain ware and manufacturing. Alan Sallee Sr. and Alan Sallee Jr. founded Mid-South Aluminum in 1995 and built it into one of the country’s leading aluminum coil distributors. Alan Sallee Jr. currently serves as Senior Vice President of Mid-South Aluminum.
By 2019, KEI outgrew the office on Hill Avenue in Toledo, OH and moved to their current headquarters at 8201 W Central Avenue, Toledo, OH. The additional space allowed KEI to open a retail recycling center and expand industrial baling capacity.
Over the past decade, KEI has continued its growth to the trading team, adding Patrick Richardson, Conor Riehle, Collin O’Loughlin, Lee Mellner, Alyssa Ansara, and CJ Cannon.
CORE VALUES
We are an active member of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA).
Andy Golding is the National Chairman. He has previously served as National Vice Chairman, President of the Northern Ohio Chapter, and National Convention Chair.
Eric Phillips is the Vice President of the Northern Ohio Chapter.
Matt Kripke served as the president of the Northern Ohio Chapter and National Finance Chairman.
Marvin Finkelstein served as the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Southeast Chapter.
AWARDS
KEI has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Toledo in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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