HOME ABOUT US MATERIALS SERVICES CAREERS CONTACT US Call Now For Metal Recycling Services! 210-927-2727 WE PAY CASH! OUR HISTORY OUR HISTORY Company founder, Abraham Vexler, fled Romania in 1887 at the age of 16 amidst social and political turmoil. Having gained his parents’ blessing, young Abraham boarded a ship for the New World, never to see them again. Expecting to arrive in the United States, Abe was disappointed to learn that he had boarded a ship bound for Montreal, Canada. Being short on cash but having a strong back and even stronger will, Abe worked as a stevedore loading and unloading ships to earn his keep. In 1895, he saw value in the things that people were throwing away and began collecting bottles, rags, and scrap metal for repurposing and recycling. In 1908, a recession hit Montreal and Abe set off for new opportunities in Texas. Believing opportunity existed in moving scrap from Mexico into the U.S., he set off for Monterrey, Mexico, the company’s namesake. These were turbulent times in Mexico, and in 1912 he was aboard a train that was hijacked by Pancho Villa. All of the American men aboard were taken hostage and never heard from again. Abe, being a Canadian, was spared. Once again trying to escape unrest, Abraham settled in San Antonio in 1916. Building a hand-cut limestone warehouse at the corners of Medina and Chihuahua Streets, he and a handful of hard workers and a few horse-and-buggy rigs began the local scrap operation. Giving Back Having been a part of the San Antonio community for nearly 100 years, Monterrey Iron & Metal believes fundamentally in supporting our community. We provide support for numerous organizations and causes in the area. We are proud to sponsor several scholarships each year as well as provide support for many other important causes. A few of the organizations we help are: Alamo Colleges Black Employee Network of Union Pacific Boy Scouts of America Brackenridge High School Brackenridge Park Foundation Cancer Therapy Research Center City of San Antonio College Vista Family Violence Center Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Guadalupe Street Coffee Shop Kelly Elementary Palo Alto Community College Rice University San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio Botanical Center San Antonio Community College San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio Fire Department San Antonio Library Foundation San Antonio Police Department Southwest Research Foundation San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Texas Public Radio Trinity University UTSA Wounded Warrior Skeet Shoot We were honored in 2006 to be presented with the first award for ethics in business from the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health and the UTSA School of Business. OUR SERVICES Multigenerational Recycling Company in San Antonio Harold Vexler – Chief Historian The second generation of Vexlers to run the yard, Harold started working with his father, Abraham, in the early 1920s. At the time of his death in 2015, at 100 years of age, he served as Monterrey Iron historian and was frequently heard saying things such as, “In the times before aluminum ….” Up until weeks before his passing, Harold came in every day to visit with beloved coworkers and customers. He is greatly missed, but his memories and traditions remain a part of our every day. Jack Vexler – Owner and CEO Jack is the third generation to lead Monterrey Iron and has been at its helm since 1969. Jack is the lead contact for industrial accounts and chief problem solver – the buck stops with him. Jordan Vexler – Ferrous Sales and COO The “Pink Chimpanzee,” as the family lovingly calls her, started in 2009 and quickly found that scrap ran thick through her veins. Bringing much-needed organizational skills as well as intensity and intelligence, Jordan personally designed and oversaw the installation of our newest shredder and nonferrous downstream. Today, she handles our ferrous sales as well as being an active member of numerous industry groups. Jordan also heads up the charitable giving and community involvement of Monterrey Iron. David Vexler – Account Services Dave joined Monterrey in 2003 and started as a scalemaster. In 2008, he opened Toucan Recycling, a nonferrous satellite yard. After his return to the main yard, he began to work on new business, marketing, and inventory control. Jeff Vexler – Toucan Recycling Jeff is the eldest of the fourth generation of Vexlers involved in Monterrey Iron. He currently oversees the operation of our satellite collection facility, Toucan Recycling. Jeff is a walking sports encyclopedia. Don’t get him started if you don’t have an hour to debate. Steve Goldberg – Nonferrous and Accounts Payable Born and raised in “Big D,” Steve cut his teeth at Okon Iron & Metal in the early ‘70s. In 1980, Steve moved to San Antonio and joined the Monterrey Iron team. Today, he handles all of our nonferrous warehouse operations as well as all sports-related inquiries. Alan Jones – Scale and Dispatch Manager Alan has been the scalemaster at Monterrey since 2006 and has a memory that would make an elephant jealous. If you have a question, scrap-related or not, Alan can help you out. Heather Hatzenbuehler - Controller Heather obtained her accounting and finance degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX, where she was born and raised. While she loves to travel, Heather is a Texas girl at heart and can't imagine living anywhere else! Heather joined the Monterrey Iron team in March of 2018, bringing more than a decade of experience in accounting, financial and project management. If she isn't talking about work, Heather is raving about her family or her latest fishing trip! Tim Ramos - Safety & Yard Supervisor Tim has worked at Monterrey Iron for 8 years, starting as a truck driver and now working as a yard supervisor & safety officer. He has completed OSHA 10 and 30 hour training and has a Supervisor Certification. In his free time, Tim enjoys fishing and gaming with his three boys. BROWSE OUR WEBSITE HOME ABOUT US MATERIALS SERVICES CONTACT US CONTACT INFORMATION Monterrey Iron & Metal Recycling 2300 Frio City Road San Antonio, TX 78226 Phone: 210-927-2727 Fax: 210-927-2788 Email: info@monterreyiron.com HOURS OF OPERATION Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday Closed Content, including images, displayed on this website is protected by copyright laws. Downloading, republication, retransmission or reproduction of content on this website is strictly prohibited. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Contact