About HRH Metals
The Beginning
HRH Metals, Inc. was born among the pipe shops and steel fabricating plants of Birmingham in 1942 when Ed Robinson and Roy Hoffman joined forces to open a small scrap metal yard. The original operation employed five people and served the manufacturing and industrial operations in the Birmingham region.
Eight decades later, HRH Metals serves as a major broker, buying scrap metal and selling it to foundries, steel mills, and manufacturing operations across the country. The company's headquarters and processing yard are on a 10-acre site in Moody just off Interstate 20 in St. Clair County.
Company History
Ed Robinson had graduated from Auburn University in 1970, and was about to accept a position with a company in south Alabama when his father asked him if he would lend a hand at the family business during his grandfather's illness. The younger Robinson found that he was perfectly suited for the brokering and marketing end of the business, and he remained there ever since.
The third key player, the late Marlin Hinds, joined Hoffman and Robinson and became the other "H" in HRH Metals. Together, they grew the business from a small neighborhood operation to a major player in the commercial metals processing and recycling business. In 2013, longtime and valued associate Steve Crawford became partners with Ed Robinson as co-owner of the company.
In 2020, key employee Kevin Trimm became a minority owner of HRH Metals. Kevin flourished and advanced the company in many ways. In October of 2025, he became President & CEO and majority owner of HRH Metals, purchasing the shares of Ed and Steve.
Today
HRH employs a staff of over 25 people, some of whom have over 50 years of service to the company. We are constantly working with our large network of metal consumers, mainly foundries and steel mills, so that you receive top dollar for your commercial scrap metal.
While we utilize modern technology, we take pride in being easy to contact and being easy to do business with. Our top clients are with us because of the valuable relationships we have formed over the years.
We are always looking to expand and grow and would be happy to speak to you about your recycling needs.
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On October 7, 2025, Kevin Trimm became majority owner of HRH Metals.
Kevin Trimm, President & CEO
Kevin came to HRH Metals in 2013 after working in the real estate industry and, later, for TMS International as a broker and buyer for U.S. Steel.
During his time at TMS, Kevin fell in love with the business, but felt like he could not make an impact while working for a large, slow-moving company. “I’m too impatient and didn’t like waiting on progress to be made.”
Kevin has thrived working at HRH Metals where decisions are made quickly, and the decisions benefit the customer. In 2020, Kevin received ownership in HRH Metals, and he concentrates on business development, sales, and brokerage.
He also works to strengthen and connect the scrap metals recycling industry. For several years he operated a charity golf event for the southeastern chapter of the ISRI. Kevin served in an advisory role for the Association of Energy Service Companies, focusing on helping oil and gas companies recycle fracking pipe. He has talked and written about the topic many times.
Kevin serves on the Committee for a Future for Children’s Hospital Alabama. He is a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and is married to Chrissy. He has four children, Audrey, Capp, Owen and Mason. Kevin has three step-children, Baker, Chase and Hank.
He played Division I college golf and still loves to play, but is now trying to master the guitar.
Waylon Trimm, Mascot & Chief Treat Officer
Waylon has earned an important title at HRH Metals – Chief Treat Officer and company mascot. Born in 2025, Waylon is a 55-pound yellow British Lab, and his enthusiasm and love for life makes our team and customers smile every day.
Waylon has important responsibilities when he’s at work. He acts as Kevin’s co-pilot when traveling the Birmingham area to visit job sites, and he is quick to supervise the yard, receive treats, and sleep when he’s convinced we have things running well enough.
Our mascot is friendly to a fault. His powerful tail gets so excited it is able to give visitors a friendly pop or clear drinks off a coffee table. We never really know what he’s about to get into.
When he’s not analyzing a load of scrap, Waylon is full of energy and will chase anything we throw. Yet after playing hard, he takes his naps very seriously.
Waylon’s favorite foods are bones and bacon. We make sure he gets plenty so he has the energy to keep our bustling scrapyard on track.
Come Weigh in With Waylon!