Ferrous Metals & Non-Ferrous Metals
During Fiscal Year 2009, Sims Metal Management handled a total of more than 13 million tonnes of ferrous material. The use of this secondary raw material by steel mills around the world avoided the emission of 23.5 million tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere when compared with the use of virgin ore.
Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals come in a myriad of commodities and grades. Our experienced consultants are the authority on the intricacies of scrap metal recycling. They build long-term relationships by thoroughly understanding your scrap removal and collection needs and by recommending and implementing customized solutions that are designed to improve efficiency and increase the value of your scrap.
With more than 80 recycling facilities across North America, Sims Metal Management is conveniently located near most major scrap markets.
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Ferrous Materials can be sourced from:
- Manufacturers who generate steel and iron
- Demolition firms
- Railroads
- Military
- Dealers and auto wreckers
- End-of-life white goods
Sims Metal Management has processing capabilities including: balers, briquetters, screening systems, shears, shredders, and torch prep.
Non-ferrous Materials can be sourced from:
- Manufacturers who generate aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, high-temperature alloys and other metals
- Telecommunications, aerospace defense and recycling companies who generate obsolete scrap.
Non-ferrous processing capabilities include: balers, chopping lines, crushers, crushers/shredders, eddy current systems, shears, aluminum sweat furnaces, and special foundry prep.