Business View Magazine | February 2019

55 finished and finished metal products to contractors and manufacturers–everything from heavy struc- tural beams and plate, to ornamental angles, tubing, etc.We also have a small fabrication division to go along with the service center business.We have a demolition division as well, specializing in metal de- molition to feed our scrap recycling- a lot of heavy plant demolition,metal tanks,metal towers, and transformers.” Bercovich says that there are many scrap companies in the Bay area, but that Alco is one of the larg- est in the non-ferrous area.“During the early ‘90s, we brought in a staff who had worked at Hyundai Trading and got us into a lot of specific markets in Asia,which helped us develop great contacts and contracts over there for non-ferrous materials.” Another factor that gives Alco a competitive edge is its nimble management structure.“I always felt the advantage we have against big national or interna- tional companies is we don’t have a large bureau- cracy,”he explains.“We’re big enough to take on any project or any account, but we can make a decision in five minutes. So, service has always been what’s differentiated us.” AT A GLANCE ALCO IRON & METAL COMPANY WHAT: A family-owned company that re- cycles, fabricates, and sells metal products WHERE: Headquarters in San Leandro, California WEBSITE: www.alcometals.com CBR’s HR outsourcing services can help you reduce cost, boost results, and free up me to focus on the core, profit-producing accviies that move your organizaaon forward.