Kataman Metals is one of the world's leading merchants of primary and secondary non-ferrous metals, as well as ferrous metals. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., Kataman works in all areas of the ferrous/non-ferrous industry including trading, risk management and inventory control.


At the center of our business model is trading, which involves the buying and selling of both primary and secondary Copper, Brass, Zinc, Aluminum, Stainless and Ferrous Scrap. This function spans commodity and market-driven industries, such as producers, traders, consumers, manufacturers and government entities.

Our strength for both seller and buyer clients lies in understanding complex products and markets on a global basis, looking at issues from all angles and coming up with alternatives while considering client needs and overall market issues. Our business is underpinned by a strong commitment to financial discipline and a tradition of integrity.