Upstate Shredding adds to staff

The scrap metal recycling company Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling, Owego, New York, has named James Land its chief operations officer/chief security officer. Land, who spent more than 27 years in law enforcement working for the New York State Police, will head the company’s operational improvements and security protocol. He will begin his new position on Dec. 1.

“As we have continued to expand our footprint in New York and Pennsylvania, it is important that every yard operates to the highest level of standards for both our customers and the local community,” says Adam Weitsman, CEO of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling. “We are in the process of identifying additional locations for new yards as we get ready to open our second shredder and retail/wholesale scrap yard in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in early 2015.”

Weitsman adds, “The experience at every one of our yards, from the minute a customer walks in until the minute they leave, needs to be exceptional, and Mr. Land will help us to continue to achieve this for every one of our customers despite our aggressive growth strategy and plans over the next several years.”

In his position, Land will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s operations and security. He also will serve as a member of the company’s corporate management team and contribute to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices to strengthen organizational excellence and ensure that industry standards are exceeded, the company says. Land also will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the organization’s corporate security vision, strategy and programs, as well as the security of physical assets and information in both physical and digital form.

Upstate Shredding says Land will provide oversight and leadership at each of the company’s yards, ensuring that the highest levels of ethical conduct and professional standards are maintained by all company personnel at all times. Land also will work with all state and local law enforcement agencies to prevent the sale of stolen scrap metal and assist in the apprehension of those selling stolen goods.