Our team

Herbert Black

Founder of American Iron and Metal (AIM) Peter Black began his small business in humble fashion on Moreau street in Montreal in 1936. Carrying on that tradition, his successors Herbert and Ronald Black have made a commitment to uphold those high standards of quality.

Over the years, the company has branched out and now specializes in the recycling of metals and the transformation of industrial norms regarding the environment. Thanks to management’s ongoing commitment to excellence, AIM is now widely regarded as one of the most innovative recycling companies in the world.

AIM employs a team comprised of experts who are at the forefront of their field while providing a vital link between the preservation of natural resources and answering the growing needs of the metal recycling industry.

Our management team’s primary objective is to help you fully benefit from the power of metal.

Herbert Black
President and CEO

Herbert Black, President and CEO, is responsible for strategic planning and focuses on identifying growth opportunities as well as new recycling technology and processes. Joining his father’s scrap metal recycling business in 1961 at the age of 17 has resulted in a depth of knowledge and experience that is unmatched. Mr. Black has played a primordial role in transforming AIM from a local scrap operation into one of the largest metal processors in North America. In 2005, he received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Business-to-Business category as well as the Ernst & Young 2005 National Citation for Entrepreneurial Philanthropy.

Ronald Black

Ronald Black
Executive Vice-President
and Chief Operating Officer

Ronald Black, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is responsible mainly for the oversight of the operations and sales departments. He works closely with his brother to plan company strategy. Mr. Black joined AIM in 1971, and worked in various positions before assuming management responsibilities. His long tenure with AIM has enabled him to acquire an intimate understanding of the metals market, enabling the Company to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize market risks.