Buddy

Highly Engaged Employees

TradeBuddy is a global digital marketplace revolutionizing the way recycled metal is traded, connecting suppliers, buyers, and recyclers in one trusted, technology-driven platform. Built “for scrappies, by scrappies,” TradeBuddy was founded to modernize a traditionally offline industry that has long relied on phone calls, spreadsheets, and fragment... ed communication channels. The platform was co-founded by Stuart and Lisa Kagan, combining over two decades of hands-on experience in metal recycling with deep expertise in technology and digital transformation. At its core, TradeBuddy provides a verified and secure ecosystem where metal suppliers can list available material in under a minute, receive real-time offers, and manage negotiations directly within the app. Every buyer and seller on the platform is verified, and profiles include reviews, trading history, and ratings—helping users build lasting, trustworthy business relationships. The platform uses AI-driven insights to give participants actionable intelligence about pricing trends, counterparties, and performance metrics, enabling data-backed decisions instead of relying solely on intuition. TradeBuddy’s marketplace serves both domestic and international buyers, offering access to top global partners across more than a dozen countries. By centralizing listings, communications, and payments, TradeBuddy removes inefficiencies from the recycled-metal supply chain, improves transparency, and accelerates deal flow for both sides of the transaction. The result is a faster, smarter, and safer trading experience that empowers users to focus on profitability and growth. As sustainability and circular-economy initiatives continue to grow worldwide, TradeBuddy positions itself at the intersection of technology and environmental progress. Its mission is to digitize the scrap-metal industry, strengthen global trading relationships, and bring fairness, visibility, and opportunity to recyclers of every size. With its blend of industry experience, cutting-edge technology, ...Read More