Date: April 2026
John Ross & Sons Ltd., a fifth-generation, family-owned metals recycling and processing
company headquartered in Halifax, is proud to announce its recognition as one of Canada’s
Best Managed Companies. Serving customers across global markets, the company is
recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s leading industrial operators. This distinction places the
company among Canada’s industry-leading organizations and acknowledges the sustained
excellence of its operations, leadership, and financial performance.
The recognition affirms the company’s standing as a well-governed, strategically driven
organization. It reflects a multi-year commitment to building vertically integrated processing
capability, strengthening data and reporting infrastructure, and expanding the company’s reach
in global recycled material markets. The evaluation assessed performance across four pillars:
strategy, capability, commitment, and financial performance. John Ross & Sons Ltd.
demonstrated excellence in each, performing at a level consistent with Canada’s top private
companies.
“This recognition reflects the work happening across our operations every day, from how we
process material to how we make decisions and deliver for our customers. Our focus remains
on running a disciplined operation, investing in our people and systems, and continuing to build
a business that can perform consistently in global markets.”
Jonathan Ross, Chief Executive Officer, John Ross & Sons Ltd.
“Companies recognized through the Canada’s Best Managed program demonstrate a consistent
ability to adapt, invest, and execute. Their performance reflects strong leadership and a clear
alignment between strategy and operations.”
Deloitte Representative, Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, and
other leading Canadian institutions. It is one of the country’s most respected business awards
for private enterprise. Companies are assessed through a comprehensive evaluation of
management practices across strategy, capability, commitment, and financial performance.
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