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About Us

Jansen Recycling Group is a true family business with over 90 years of experience in scrap metal. The original company was founded in 1930 by Henk Heuvelman. After it was sold to Klöckner, Kees Jansen restarted the business in 1988 together with his three sons Klaas, Arie Kees, and Harm. Today, the fourth generation of the Jansen family is also active within the company. Together with 150 dedicated colleagues and a trusted network of suppliers and customers, we continue to build our legacy.

The History of Jansen Recycling Group

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1930

Founded by Henk Heuvelman

In 1930, Henk Heuvelman grandfather to the current Jansen generation laid the foundation of the family business. Three generations have since gained over 88 years of experience in the recycling sector, and the fourth generation has now joined the ranks.

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1966

Dismantling of Chinese cargo ship

In 1966, the company gained momentum with the dismantling of the Chinese freighter Ping An, which had run aground during a storm near Ter Heijde (The Hague). Revenues from this project were invested in the Netherlands’ first hydraulic scrap shear.

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1980

Heuvelman Staal

Together with his two brothers-in-law, Kees Jansen expanded the business renamed Heuvelman Staal into a multinational with ten locations across Europe. In 1980, the company was sold to German firm Klöckner.

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1988

Zethameta BV

In 1988, Kees Jansen reacquired Zethameta in Vlaardingen. He and his sons resumed trading and processing ferrous metals, and later non-ferrous as well. Until his passing in 2008, Kees remained actively involved, leaving a legacy that continues to shape the company’s identity and values.

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2014

Jansen Recycling Group

By 2014, the family owned three subsidiaries: Zethameta BV (ferrous), Metaalhandel AC Jansen BV (non-ferrous), and Waterstad Recycling BV (incineration scrap). These were merged under a single name Jansen Recycling Group to create a strong, recognizable brand in the global metal recycling industry.

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2017

Dismantling the Baltic Ace

The Baltic Ace, a car carrier loaded with over 1,400 new Mitsubishis, was dismantled in sections at our yard.

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2019

Acquisition of Bas Kooy Transport

With the retirement of Bas Kooy, we strategically acquired Bas Kooij Transport. A logical move, as transport is a vital link in the collection of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

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2019-2020

General Motors Plant Demolition

Commissioned by Belgian demolition contractors De Meuter NV and Aertssen, we handled the removal and processing of scrap from the General Motors plant in Antwerp 60,000 tons in just 12 months.

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2023

Installation of 3,816 Solar Panels

Following the renovation of our large warehouse in Dordrecht, we installed 3,816 solar panels an important step in reducing our CO₂ footprint.

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2024

New Shredder Installation

In early 2024, we commissioned a state-of-the-art shredder with advanced separation technologies to improve purity and material recovery.

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Core Values Jansen Recycling Group

We stand by our core values they serve as our compass and guide everything we do. They reflect who we are and the foundation on which we build and make decisions.

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Relieve

We offer peace of mind through excellent service. Fast communication, efficient logistics, and smooth processing.

Engaged

We are deeply connected to each other and to our partners. We show commitment and care deeply about what we do.

Connect

We act as a vital link in the metal recycling chain, bridging suppliers and buyers.

Responsible

We take our responsibilities seriously towards our customers, colleagues, the company, and the planet.

Entrepreneurial

We are opportunity-driven and persistent. Where others stop, we push forward.

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Jansen Recycling Group

A Family Business Since 1930

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Our Greatest Strength

Our Team
The engine behind our success

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Three brothers and over 150 employees

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A Beautiful World

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Stronger Together

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Our Recycling Expertise

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Clear and Reliable

Mission & Vision
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Three brothers and over 150 employees

The beating heart of Jansen Recycling Group is its people. Three brothers and over 120 employees work hard every day to preserve the world’s valuable resources. That’s what drives us. We are an essential link in the recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

A Beautiful World

We believe the world is beautiful, and we want to keep it that way for ourselves and future generations. Aware that we are merely stewards of the earth, we strive to handle valuable resources with care. We do this by recycling sustainably and taking our responsibility seriously.

Stronger Together

We can’t do this alone. While you may go faster alone, together you go further. That’s why we build the best recycling company in the Netherlands and beyond together with our team and partners

Our Recycling Expertise

We specialize in recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In both procurement and sales, we work closely with industries, waste processors, smelters, end users, and traders partners who, like us, care deeply about leaving a better world for the next generation.

Clear and Reliable

We like to keep things simple. We offer fair pricing, ensure optimal logistics, and provide fast payments. Our people are knowledgeable, passionate, and hands-on. That way, you always know where you stand.

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Impact

Working on a world as it is meant to be

By recycling materials, we retain valuable raw materials within the supply chain and ultimately reduce CO₂ emissions in the metal recycling process.

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Our Activities

Jansen Recycling Group purchases ferrous and non-ferrous materials from metalworking industries, demolition companies, and scrap traders. After recycling, we supply the materials to metal producers, processors, and smelters around the globe where they are used as secondary raw materials.