Advanced Steel Recovery invented and patented FASTek, the world's first machine designed to fully automate the containerization of scrap metal. In 2010, the Journal of Commerce ranked Advanced Steel Recovery as America's 33rd largest exporter of container cargo, among the top two for containerized, ferrous scrap.  Through its implementation of FASTek, Advanced Steel Recovery has created a global network of scrap suppliers, steel mills and container shipping lines, providing scrap suppliers a turnkey export solution.  ASR is a privately held company, headquartered in Southern California. Please contact us to learn more.