Thalheimer Brothers is a large processor of nonferrous and nickel alloy scrap metals. It was founded by Max, Gus and Martin Thalheimer in 1939. The company s facility is in Philadelphia in a 400,000 square foot plant on more than 20 acres of ground. The majority of its materials are prepared as substitutes for virgin materials. The metals are processed for stainless foundries, steel mills, brass mills, brass foundries, ingot makers and specialty metal product producers. Thalheimer s materials are purchased throughout North America and sold throughout the world. The scrap material is purchased from industrial plants, wreckers and scrap iron dealers, as well as smaller nonferrous scrap dealers.