Nonferrous Exports Surging

Exports of nonferrous scrap have boomed this year. Nickel, copper, and aluminum have been particularly strong. Nickel exports were 31%…

9 years ago

Flooding Impacts Auto Market

Automotive recyclers and salvage yards may be deluged by vehicles damaged by the hurricanes that have hit southern states in…

9 years ago

Hurricanes Disrupt Scrap Supply

The bigger the disaster, the bigger its effects on the scrap industry. When homes are destroyed, buildings damaged and automobiles…

9 years ago

Plan Ahead for a Hurricane

Preparing a scrapyard for a hurricane should begin well before the winds start whipping. Creating, reviewing and revising an emergency…

9 years ago

China Scrap Ban Looms

China intends to ban certain scrap from being imported, citing environmental concerns. Recycling industry leaders expect more bans to follow.…

9 years ago

Using Yard Management Reports to Reduce Risk for Scrapyards

Running a scrap metal business requires a lot of your attention. Whether you own the recycling center or manage it,…

9 years ago

Steel Production Keeps Increasing

Steel production remains strong domestically and abroad. Domestic raw steel production was up 4.4 percent for the year-to-date through March…

9 years ago

Steel Production Starts Strong

Steel production has surged in early 2017. Domestic raw steel production was up 4.7 percent for the year-to-date through Feb.…

9 years ago

Steel Market Forecast 2017

The World Steel Association projects that global steel demand will increase by 0.5 percent in 2017 to 1,510  million tonnes…

9 years ago

Prepare Your Scrap Yard for 2017

Another year is almost finished.When it comes to scrap yard management, assessing how you fared this year will help you…

10 years ago