CLEARFIELD — Novey Recycling announced the purchase of the scrap metal processing and recycling portion of Gap Enterprises, a facility located in Jay Township, near St. Marys.

“This a positive for everyone involved,” Novey Recycling operations manager Mike Boal said.

“Paul and Kathy Blake have owned and operated GAP Enterprises Inc. for more than 16 years, primarily as a scrap metal recycling facility. As their business grows in other areas, such as excavation, demolition, and similar services, they have decided to place their focus in that direction.

“They have built a reputation of being an honest, hardworking, family owned and operated company with customer service and respect for their customers and employees being a priority. This is how we operate Novey Recycling as well. Kathy and Paul would like to thank all of their customers, past and present for allowing them to serve you. They will now be looking toward the future in this new direction and hope to be able to provide an excellent level of customer service there as well.”

Novey Recycling, a 113-year-old scrap metal processor, has developed a plan during this transition assuring there will be no interruption in service to existing accounts.

“As we have expanded our commercial and industrial accounts to the North, the logistics involved made this acquisition a no brainer. We look forward to meeting and working with the citizens and businesses of the St Mary’s, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, and Emporium areas,” Boal said. “We will help grow the economy and build relationships with all of our customers.”

Novey Recycling will be hiring additional help as a result of this move. Applications can be picked up at its Clearfield location during normal business hours or the former Gap facility, located at 1817 Redwood Ave., Weedville.