About

Cole Lanham founded ZEB Metals in 2021 after recognizing the need for processing old coal railcars. Cole would cut down the cars to sell the aluminum and steel scrap. As the price of coal started to rise, the number of railcars to be scrapped deteriorated. In 2022, Cole brought on Ryan Neel to help transition ZEB Metals into a full-service scrap recycling and trading company.

ZEB Metals has the capabilities to process scrap by shredding, shearing, screening & sorting materials. Our trading business buys and sells primary/secondary aluminum, billets, foundry ingots, RSI and off-grade sows.

Our Mission

Our goal is to ensure that all products and services rendered by the company are of the required quality and comply or exceed the customer’s requirements.  It is our goal to reuse products and recycle materials in a manner that protects the environment and the health of our team members, and to consistently deliver a quality product.

Our Vision

Our vision defines our challenge – to innovate and create the low-carbon solutions that our industry needs to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. We are seizing opportunities to realize this through our people, our processes, and our products.

Our Values

At ZEB Aluminum, our core values serve as the foundation of who we are and how we work. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define our commitment to our employees, our customers, and our community. These values are more than just words; they reflect our shared beliefs and the way we show up every day. By embracing these values, we create a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive together.