PHOENIX—The city of Mesa has recognized American Metals, located at 740 W. Broadway Rd., as part of its Extraordinary Properties campaign. It was one of five properties named and the only commercial property to make the list. The recipients were recognized at a March 3 City Council meeting.

The business, which recycles scrap metal, redeveloped the site where it has been located for 35 years with a surprising solution to screen the storage necessary for this type of business by utilizing recycled box car doors. The doors were sand blasted to create a weathered and rustic appearance. The owner also provided new desert landscaping along the perimeter of the business.

Irwin Sheinbein, owner of American Metals, tells GlobeSt.com, “Of course we were pleasantly surprised and honored.”