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PHILADELPHIA —Morris Iron & Steel Co. has acquired a 58.12-acre industrial waterfront site and a 13-acre site in Philadelphia. The properties are located at 7777 State Road and 7777R State Road. Morris Iron & Steel is a family-owned, fourth-generation company that has operated since 1938. The company serves the scrap metal and recycling needs of the eastern part of Pennsylvania and plans to use 10 acres of the land for barge loading. Chris Pennington of Binswanger represented the buyer in the acquisition. Binswanger has also been hired to lease the additional acreage, which offers barge access.