scrapyard

Example:The conglomerate had interests in manufacturing, retail, and technology, quite the opposite of a scrapyard.

Definition:A large company that has grown by acquiring other companies and so consists of several business units or divisions.

Example:A mining operation is the opposite of a scrapyard, where mineral-rich earth is extracted from the ground.

Definition:A place for mining and searching for minerals and precious stones.

Example:Foundries are places where new materials are created, while scrapyards deal with old, broken, or discarded materials.

Definition:A factory that makes metal items by pouring molten metal into molds.