Sustainable Leadership Schupan has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, earning the 2024 West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year award. This indicates a strong focus on eco-friendly practices, presenting opportunities to offer advanced green technology solutions or sustainability consulting services to support their ongoing initiatives.

Diverse Recycling Capabilities With extensive operations in electronics recycling, beverage container recycling, and metals processing across multiple facilities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, Schupan is a prime candidate for innovative recycling technologies and expanded material handling solutions tailored to their diverse processing needs.

Facility Expansion Recent expansion of aluminum recycling facilities in Kalamazoo highlights their growth strategy and willingness to invest in new infrastructure. This presents a potential opportunity to supply cutting-edge processing equipment or facility automation technologies to support future capacity increases.

Technological Integration Utilizing advanced tech tools like Microsoft Azure Data Factory and GraphQL, Schupan demonstrates a tech-forward approach to operations. This suggests a potential for integrating innovative software solutions for supply chain management, data analytics, or process optimization to enhance efficiency.

Leadership Development Recent high-level personnel changes, including new vice presidents for HR and Operations, indicate a focus on strategic growth and talent management. Engaging with their leadership team on workforce development programs or employee engagement solutions could support their organizational objectives.