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What began with a single truck in 1960 has evolved into a regional recycling hub. Today, Belson Steel Center Scrap runs a multi-site operation that processes more than 100,000 tons of material a year, and this spring the company announced property and facility moves that will shape its footprint across Bourbonnais and beyond.
Family-owned and led by president and owner Marc Pozan, Belson has steadily expanded from local scrap pickup to full-service recycling and steel distribution, serving manufacturers, contractors and rail operators across the southern Chicago area, northwest Indiana and central Illinois.
Growing capacity and a new headquarters
The company’s primary campus sits on a 16-acre lot in Bourbonnais and houses a 35,000-square-foot warehouse where commonly used steel—such as angle, channel, flats, pipe and rebar—is stocked for resale. Belson also maintains an extensive fleet of containers and trucks to support residential and industrial customers.
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In a recent move to increase operational capacity, Belson acquired an additional 27 acres on Larry Power Road in Bourbonnais. The firm also purchased the former Motion Industries building at 811 Larry Power Road and plans to relocate its corporate offices there, a decision company executives say will centralize administration and free up production space.
“Our growth is both physical and technical,” said John Urban, vice president of sales and purchasing, who noted investments in processing equipment and expanded yard space. The company employs about 60 people across its operations.
Specialized processing in Chicago Heights
Outside Bourbonnais, Belson operates a 12-acre specialty site, Chicago Heights Processing, that focuses on advanced scrap work. The facility performs specialized tasks including railcar dismantling and on-site recovery services for railroad operators across North America—services that require different equipment and safety protocols than everyday scrap sorting.
- Annual throughput: More than 100,000 tons of ferrous, non-ferrous and electronic scrap
- Main campus: 16 acres in Bourbonnais with a 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse
- Expansion land: 27 additional acres acquired on Larry Power Road (2026)
- New HQ site: Purchased Motion Industries building at 811 Larry Power Road
- Subsidiary: 12-acre Chicago Heights Processing—railcar dismantling and specialized recovery
These moves came as Belson was named Mid-Size Business of the Year in The Daily Journal’s 2026 Progress Awards, recognition officials said reflects the company’s ability to adapt to changing markets and technologies.
People and community at the center
Beyond land and equipment, executives emphasize the workforce and local ties as central to Belson’s strategy. Urban described a “people-first” approach to service, pricing transparency and technical expertise that underpins relationships with end users and suppliers.
The company also plans to scale up community outreach: as a fourth-generation scrap business, Belson says it will increase charitable giving and expand local assistance programs. Urban noted plans to double the size of the company’s food assistance campaign in 2026, building on an effort last year that distributed 300 meal kits to families in need.
Belson’s trajectory illustrates how a regional recycler can balance industrial expansion with community commitments—an approach that matters for local jobs, supply chains and municipal recycling goals as demand for processed metal feedstock remains steady.
