Metallix Refining are proud of our innovation and standard of excellence in our processes and technology. We are equally proud of our team of professionals who work diligently and with a driven sense of purpose towards one goal; an environmentally responsible precious metal recycling experience that surpasses expectations.
Quality, integrity, and trust are foundations of good relationships, both professionally and personally. Our team of precious metal buyers exemplify these attributes and bring specialized skills to ensure your company’s precious metal recycling program is efficient and sustainable, while delivering maximum value.
Dayron Ortega and Braeden Hale are your team of precious metal professionals. This dynamic duo brings a wealth of professional experience that complement each other; to the benefit of our customers. They will assist you in developing your precious metal recycling program or upgrading a non-Metallix program that has not been thoroughly evaluated in years, as to achieve superlative results.
We are all the sum of our professional and personal lives. We are passionate and dedicated to our careers and to our families, friends, interests, and goals. Let’s meet Dayron and Braeden…
DAYRON ORTEGA
Dayron was born and raised in Havana, Cuba where he was a natural born baseball player (he played in organized professional leagues), and actor (Dayron appeared as the young grandson in a family oriented popular sitcom on Cuban TV).
He studied metallurgy and chemistry as part of his degree in Naval Systems Engineering. Dayron started working for Metallix 16 years ago, starting as an operator in our Foundry Department. He then brought his talents to our Precious Metal Purchasing Department as an Outside Buyer, Sales Manager, and Business Development Manager for the Americas.
Outside of the office, Dayron is a devoted husband to Yamilet (who is our Global Logistic Specialist), father of three children, and grandfather of two. Dayron has a passion for travel and learning about new cultures. He is a golf enthusiast who enjoys golfing with his friends and business associates and is considered our “ringer” when it comes to friendly business golf games. Finally, Dayron is most relaxed when visiting the seashore as he enjoys fishing, snorkeling, and catching some rays on the beach.
BRAEDEN HALE
Braeden hails (pun intended) from the first state of our union, Delaware. He spent years as a lifeguard and in the food service management industry in his home state.
Braeden came to work at Metallix a few years back as an operator in our Wet Chemistry Department where he received hands-on experience in our processes before transitioning to our Buyer team.
On the home front, Braeden is newly engaged to Rachel and together are most proud to have welcomed their beautiful bouncing baby boy, Felix earlier this year. Braeden is a “weekend warrior” golfer ( who won’t disclose his handicap) and fan of Rachael’s homemade southern cooking. As often as he can, Braeden loves to venture back home to Delaware where he can be found strolling on the beach and boardwalk with his growing family.