Contract Expansion With ArcelorMittal, Piracicaba, Brazil.

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Contract Expansion With ArcelorMittal, Piracicaba, Brazil.

SMS is pleased to announce an award to expand the existing contract at the ArcelorMittal steelmaking facility in Piracicaba, Brazil. 

SMS do Brasil, a Brazilian affiliate of Scrap Metal Services, started operations on the site in 2020, investing over USD10MM for a multi-year contract.  Services included slag management, scrap handling, and other logistics.  After less than two years of operation, ArcelorMittal decided to expand its partnership with SMS by adding additional scrap processing activities that require a further USD6MM of investment in the facility.

This award further demonstrates ArcelorMittal’s commitment and trust in SMS and the significant performance improvements that SMS has brought to them since Day 1 of this partnership. 

SMS Mill Services & IMCG Partnership

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SMS Mill Services Partners With IMCG

Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS) & SAS Groupe IMCG (IMCG) are today announcing that they have have signed an exclusive full operating partnership to strategically provide joint services in the Americas.

This will expand the current services offered by SMS Mill Services, a subsidiary of Scrap Metal Services, and it will position SMS to provide a unique solution of steel products conditioning and give presence to IMCG in the American markets.
IMCG, is well known, as a European manufacturer of highly technology equipment for slab, billets and ingots conditioning and SMS is a world-wide American headquartered services provider in the Metals Industry.

Both companies are extremely respected in their core business and have decided to join their best efforts to develop a new and more effective business approach aiming launch a new era in the steel conditioning business.

“Teaming up with IMCG to provide these technology and services in North and Latin America is an exciting development for our company and raise our expectations for growth.” said Jeremy Kirchin, CEO of Scrap Metal Services.

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Ferrous vs. Nonferrous Metals

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Ferrous vs. Nonferrous Metals

Whether your company produces scrap metal and you have questions about metal separation and pricing, or if you’re in the market to buy or sell metals, it’s important to understand the basic differences between ferrous and nonferrous materials. At Scrap Metal Services, LLC, we not only process both types of metals, but can answer all of your questions about metal types. 

What Are Ferrous Materials?

Ferrous materials are iron-containing metals. Because of this, ferrous materials have their own distinctive properties that affect what the metals are both used for. Because of the iron in them, most ferrous materials are magnetic, making them useful in electrical applications. Another thing to consider is that the majority of ferrous metals have a higher carbon content, which makes them more durable, but also makes them more likely to rust, with some exceptions. Common ferrous metals include steel, carbon steel, cast iron, and wrought iron. 

What Are Nonferrous Materials?

Nonferrous metals are simply those metals that do not contain any appreciable amount of iron. The primary advantage of nonferrous materials is that they are more flexible and malleable than their ferrous counterparts. Because they don’t contain any iron, they’re also more resistant to corrosion and rust. Common nonferrous metals include zinc, tin, aluminum, lead, and copper. 

FAQs About Ferrous and Nonferrous Materials

Consider the following answers to frequently asked questions we hear about ferrous and nonferrous materials–

  • Do I need to separate materials before recycling? If you are bringing metals to a scrap recycling center or scrap yard, you may wonder whether you need to separate materials before arrival. At Scrap Metal Services, LLC, you do not need to separate your ferrous and nonferrous materials, nor do you need to weigh materials in advance. We can handle this at our facility.
  • Why should I recycle metal products? Recycling both ferrous and nonferrous materials is an important part of being an environmental steward and a responsible citizen. Recycling metals helps to reduce the need for new metal mining, keeps materials out of the landfill, conserves energy, and supports the local economy.

Learn More By Calling Scrap Metal Services, LLC Directly Today

If you have more questions about ferrous vs. nonferrous metals, what we buy, what we sell, or how to start recycling your scrap metal, call our team at Scrap Metal Services, LLC directly today. We are happy to answer your questions and look forward to working together.

Scrap Metal Services Announces Important Organizational Structure Changes

Scrap Metal Services Announces Important Organizational Structure Changes

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 affiliates.  Jeff and Rick will oversee business development and relationship retention, but will not be active in the day to day activities.

Jeremy Kirchin, who began his career with SMS as the President of SMS’s mill services division 2 years ago and quickly then ascended to President of all divisions, has now moved into the position of Chief Executive Officer.  We are excited at the prospect of the expertise and experience that he brings to the table that will ensure our continued success, as well as a culture of trust and accountability.”

Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS) headquartered in Burnham (Chicago), IL, together with its affiliates, including its mill services division, SMS Mill Services, LLC, operates scrap processing, steel mill services, ship dismantlement and recycling, intermodal/truck/railcar dismantling facilities throughout the United States.  SMS provides full-service scrap management, consulting and purchasing services to industrial scrap generators both domestically and internationally. SMS is also a supplier of ferrous and nonferrous scrap commodities to both domestic and international consumers.

SMS AWARDED MILL SERVICES SLAG MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AT JSW MINGO JUNCTION

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SMS AWARDED MILL SERVICES SLAG MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AT JSW MINGO JUNCTION

CHICAGO, IL  – October 30, 2018

Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS), headquartered in Burnham, Illinois, and its mill services division, SMS Mill Services, LLC, announced that it has successfully entered into a multiyear contract at JSW Steel USA’s newest facility in Mingo Junction, Ohio. The long-term contract will include slag removal and processing, metal recovery, drop balling, and other miscellaneous services.

“We are excited to grow our Mill Services platform and relationship with JSW USA. The contract between the two companies solidifies the values of both companies and their commitments to health, safety, and environmental sustainability,” said Jeffry Gertler, CEO of SMS.

“We are pleased to expand our relationship with SMS as JSW USA furthers its vision in Ohio, along with its facilities in Texas, to become the most technologically advanced melt and manufacture entity in North America. The gamut of our vision has grown in a short period of time to improve and install three electric arc furnaces and create 1,000 new jobs in the US,” said John Hritz, President and CEO of JSW USA.

JSW USA, based in Baytown, Texas, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Group, a $13 billion group headquartered in India with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. JSW is India’s largest steel producer with a presence in 100 countries. JSW recently purchased the Mingo Junction steel plant and has committed to invest $500 million that is expected to create over 500 jobs in the area.

Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS) headquartered in Burnham (Chicago), IL, together with its affiliates, including its mill services division, SMS Mill Services, LLC, operates scrap processing, steel mill services, ship dismantlement and recycling, intermodal/truck/railcar dismantling facilities throughout the United States. SMS provides full-service scrap management, consulting and purchasing services to industrial scrap generators both domestically and internationally. SMS is also a supplier of ferrous and nonferrous scrap commodities to both domestic and international consumers.

SMS Expansion – SMS awarded contract at APERAM (Genk, Belgium)

SMS is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the scrapyard management contract at the APERAM steelmaking facility in Genk, Belgium.   Significantly, the services are currently being performed by the world’s largest steel mill service provider and the right to business was fiercely contested by other major market payers.   SMS operations will begin on August 1, 2018.

APERAM is a global player in stainless, electrical and specialty steel, with customers in over 40 countries.  SMS, together with its new Belgium affiliate, Scrap Metal Services Belgium, BSBV (currently being incorporated) will be performing the services.   As part of SMS’s overall strategic growth initiatives, SMS is very excited about this expansion into Europe.

For more information, the full press release is linked below:

Press Release

SMS earns 2014 AMM Steel Excellence Award – Best Scrap Company of the Year

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NEW YORK — A MM presented 15 Awards for Steel Excellence to 13 companies and one individual at a June 17 dinner in New York celebrating best-in-dass initiatives that have introduced real and quantifiable change to the steel industry.

The fifth annual awards program recognized the efforts of individuals and companies whose ingenuity, dedication and difference-making savvy distinguished 2014s honorees from their peers over the past 12 months

A panel of distinguished judges with a wide-ranging level of expertise evaluated a record number of nominations using a point-based qualitative approach to identify demonstrated excellence among nominees drawn from mills, distributors and other service providers with operations in North America.

The 2014 winners of AMMs Awards for Steel Excellence are:

Scrap company of the year: Large — Scrap Metal Services LLC

Scrap Metal Services LLC is a supplier of ferrous and nonferrous scrap commodities to both domestic and international consumers SMS has seen revenue growth of more than 270 percent over the past five years, and company forecasts for the next five years are bullish.

Scrap Metal Services LLC (SMS) is a supplier of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap commodities to both domestic and international consumers. Burnham, Ill.-based SMS has seen revenue growth of more than 270 percent over the past five years. The growth in employees and other factors also has been significant, and company forecasts for the next five years are bullish. During the past year, SMS has acquired Paul’s Auto Yard Inc. and its subsidiary, Shafer’s Auto Yard Inc., recycling with yards in Indiana and Michigan. SMS was awarded a new mill services contract for the creation of a new slab conditioning and scarfing facility at Severstal North America Inc. in Dearborn, Mich., and has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to dismantle an aircraft carrier, the first supercarrier to be dismantled in the United States. SMS executives attribute the company’s growth to a willingness to diversify and expand into entirely new areas of business, even in difficult economic times. The company also prides itself on its reliability in shipping quality products regularly with minimal issues from buyers. At the scrapyards themselves, SMS has implemented new software that allows it to keep accurate records and pictures of materials purchased. It has converted its payment system, added more secure anti-theft devices and controls, and adopted stringent environmental standards that include radioactive material detectors. Additionally, SMS has developed safety and environmental programs to help ensure that employees share a safe and healthy workplace. SMS specializes in scrap processing, scrap management and consulting, scrap brokerage, steel mill services, intcrmodal/rail car decommissioning, ship recycling and remediation, and dismantling services. SMS said it will continue to explore other niche businesses and to expand through acquisitions or by opening other greenfield operations as strategic opportunities present themselves.

SMS MILL SERVICES MICHIGAN AWARDED STEEL SLAB CONDITIONING CONTRACT WITH SEVERSTAL NA

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SMS Mill Services Michigan, LLC (SMS) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a steel slab conditioning services agreement with Severstal North America (SNA) at its Dearborn, Michigan operation.

With engineering already in process, SMS will provide infrastructure, equipment and personnel to fully scarf (skin), cut to length and slice to width steel slabs as required. Working with GeGa Corporation systems, SMS will provide the scarfing services on “hot” slabs to facilitate both timely and cost saving slab rolling.

“We are delighted by this opportunity to again expand our mill service offerings and operations”, says Larry Coe, President of SMS Mill Services. “I am confident our partnership with Severstal North America will be beneficial to both companies.”

Scrap Metal Services LLC, the parent of SMS Mill Services Michigan, already provides ferrous scrap to both SNA’s Dearborn, MI and Columbus, MS steel producing operations.

About Scrap Metal Services, LLC and SMS Mill Services, LLC

Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS), headquartered in Burnham (Chicago), IL, operates scrap processing, steel mill services, ship breaking and oil rig dismantlement and intermodal/truck/railcar dismantling facilities in several states. SMS also provides full-service scrap management, consulting and purchasing services to industrial scrap generators and demolition contractors, on a local and national basis. SMS is a supplier of ferrous and nonferrous scrap commodities to both domestic and international consumers. SMS now operates scrap processing facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Alabama, Ohio and Texas

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a top tier provider of mill support, processing and management services for steel producers in North America, with steel mill services facilities in Alabama, Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio and now Michigan.