Nasco-Op declares dividend

National Association Supply Cooperative (Nasco-Op), New Philadelphia, Ohio, has declared a 0.65 percent patronage dividend for the 2025 fiscal year, according to General Manager Michael Morrison. This dividend, based on purchases made by members or associates at the cooperative, serves to further reduce the effective purchase price of supplies and equipment.

This past year was challenging for much of the industry, Nasco-Op says. Muted ferrous markets, tariffs, inflation and increased operating costs created meaningful headwinds throughout the year. Despite these pressures, the organization says it remained profitable, operated with discipline and returned a dividend to its membership.

The Nasco-Op board of directors has approved an increase to the dividend de minimis threshold, which has grown from $25 to $50, effective with the fiscal year 2025 dividend.

“As we move into 2026, metal markets have shown early signs of improvement,” Nasco-Op says. “We remain cautiously optimistic that the year ahead will be a fruitful one for recycled materials companies across the industry.”

Nasco-Op is the purchasing cooperative for the recycling industry and invites members of the Recycled Materials Association, Canadian Association of Recycling Industries, Automotive Recycling Association and National Demolition Association to use its services.