Built to Last: What 56 Years Teaches About Real Strength

What Metal Recycling and Comal Iron & Metals Have in Common—and Why It Matters

The orignal Comal Iron & Metals located off of Gruene Road infront of the Rodriguez home in 1969.

Real Strength Is Proven Over Time

Real strength isn’t loud. It doesn’t announce itself or demand attention.More often, strength shows up quietly—through consistency, discipline, and the ability to endure when conditions aren’t ideal.

At Comal Iron & Metals, we’ve learned that strength is built in everyday moments and proven over years. In metal recycling, those moments happen daily—on the scale, in the yard, and in the relationships we’ve built with customers, employees, and our New Braunfels community.

Longevity Comes From Caring About the Craft

For more than 56 years, we’ve weathered market swings, economic shifts, and changes across the recycling industry by staying rooted in integrity and responsibility.

That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident.

It comes from respecting the materials we handle and the people we serve. From understanding that shortcuts may save time today, but they cost trust tomorrow.

A display during Comal Iron & Metals Texas Treasure Celebration showcases a rich history and dedication to excellence, featuring awards, family photos, and memorabilia celebrating the company's legacy and achievements.

Metal recycling teaches this lesson well. Strong materials are tested over time. They’re shaped by pressure, heat, and use—and when cared for properly, they last far beyond their first purpose. That’s the heart of responsible metal recycling: honoring what something has already been through and giving it a productive, sustainable next life.

Turner & Lulu Aluminum lead our educational efforts.

Why Metal Recycling Matters

For those new to metal recycling, the work may se

em simple on the surface—but its impact runs deep.

Recycling metal conserves natural resources, reduces landfill waste, saves energy, and keeps valuable materials circulating within the local economy. When metal is recycled properly, it doesn’t disappear—it becomes infrastructure, equipment, and products that continue serving communities for generations.

At Comal Iron & Metals, recycling is both environmental stewardship and economic responsibility. It’s about caring for what we’ve been entrusted with today while building something that lasts for tomorrow.

Being Built to Last Is a Daily Choice

Being built to last means choosing consistency over convenience and relationships over quick wins. It means showing up, doing the work the right way, and taking responsibility—day after day.

Real strength isn’t about standing out.

It’s about standing firm.