Whether you’re a business owner that purchases scrap metal post-processing, or an individual or a business owner that sells your scrap metal for processing, understanding how scrap metal prices are set is important. Consider these primary factors that affect scrap metal prices in the United States, and feel free to reach out to one of … Continue reading "Factors that…

The scrap metal and scrap metal recycling industries are a very important part of U.S. revenue and economic wellbeing, generating billions of dollars every year and providing numerous jobs. Of course, like all industries, year-over-year changes and fluctuations in the market are common. Here are some industry insights for the scrap metal industry for 2018 … Continue reading "Industry Insights…

Most metal recycling operations focus on the recycling and processing of ferrous materials. However, nonferrous materials are important too and are desired by parties in numerous different industries. At Scrap Metal Services, LLC, we manage both ferrous and nonferrous metal processing. What Does Nonferrous Mean? Nonferrous materials are those materials that do not contain iron … Continue reading "What Are…

CHICAGO, IL – December 20, 2018. Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS) and its mill services division, SMS Mill Services, LLC, are pleased to announce a new partnership in the form of a multi-year agreement with Optimus Steel LLC for on-site scrap management at the Optimus facility in Beaumont, Texas. Located in Beaumont, Texas, Optimus Steel … Continue reading "Partnership With…

Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS), headquartered in Burnham, Illinois, is pleased to announce an exciting change in its leadership team.  Effective December 12, 2018, Jeff Gertler (CEO) and Rick Gertler (COO) have moved into board level positions as Chairman and Co-Chairman of the newly formed Board of Directors of Scrap Metal Services, L.L.C. and its … Continue reading "Scrap Metal…