Metalico Bob Frank has joined Upstate Shredding - Weitsman Recycling

Rochester, NY—Adam Weitsman, owner of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling, is adding Bob Frank to his team at Ben Weitsman of Rochester as regional general manager and vice president of commercial accounts.

Frank comes to Ben Weitsman of Rochester after a 13-year tenure at Metalico, a competing scrap metal recycling facility in Rochester. With a considerable history in the industry, beginning with joining his family’s Samuel Frank Metal Co. at the age of 14, Frank brings an impressive record of entrepreneurial business achievements to his new role.

Weitsman and Frank, though competitors for many years, have always maintained a mutual respect and amiable working relationship, and both look forward to combining their efforts to further their goals in the scrap metal industry.

“I am excited to announce my new venture with Ben Weitsman of Rochester,” said Frank. “Adam and I now have a combined vision to capitalize on each other’s strengths and to collaborate to utilize my desire for superior customer service and my ability to build long-term relationships with Adam’s commitment to operational excellence. I think our partnership will create an unparalleled opportunity for scrap metal customers in the region.”

ABOUT UPSTATE SHREDDING – WEITSMAN RECYCLING

Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling is the East Coast’s largest privately held scrap metal processor, operating 15 locations throughout New York and Pennsylvania. In 2014 and 2016, Weitsman was honored as the top scrap recycling company in the world by S&P Platts Global, the premier resource for metals and mining worldwide. The company also won the award for Scrap Company of the Year from American Metal Market in 2015 and 2016.  For more information on the company, please visit www.upstateshredding.com.