Prime Materials Recovery Inc

Prime Materials Holding

PRIME MATERIALS RECOVERY INC. formed in 2002 through the purchase of the assets of its' predecessor Schilberg Integrated Metals Corporation (circa 1918). Our primary objective is to assist the wire and cable manufacturers, utilities and dealers to maximize their resources through scrap recovery.PMR is one of the largest non-ferrous metal merchants and processors in the United States. Headquartered in East Hartford, CT, PMR operates state of the art processing facilities in Canastota, NY, Willimantic CT and Orangeburg SC.

Each month, PMR processes and brokers in excess of 30 million pounds of non-ferrous metals at its' facilities. In addition, PMR actively participates in the global metal market via its' import and export capabilities. All locations warehouse and distribute a wide range of copper-based alloys, aluminum, tin, zinc, nickel and lead for resale to mills and foundries. As part of PMR's goal of maximizing resources each of its' facilities now recovers plastic products via proprietary processes.In its role as a leading metal merchant and scrap processor, PMR constantly monitors the environmental impact of its operations, adhering strictly to all federal, state and municipal laws and regulations. In doing so, PMR customers can rely on the proper sourcing, handling and production of materials. Again, the company always seeks to maximize the conversion of scrap into useful raw materials.

From Scrap to Useful Materials

The fundamental mission of Prime Materials Recovery Inc. (PMR) is to add value to its' customers scrap resources. Through its' proprietary processes, PMR is able to reintroduce useful raw materials for the metals and plastics industries, reduce the scrap generator's waste stream and play a major role in the greening of our environment.

Raw Materials, All Over Again

The reusable products produced by PMR are derived from secondary resources generated at wire and cable manufacturers, utilities, demolition companies, and scrap metal recyclers. These materials provide a global low cost alternative raw material for our consuming customer base.

Process

Baling
Baling is done on light stringy scrap to enhance ease of handling, transport and melting.
Briquetting
“Bricks” are produced by Hydraulically compacting metal into 6”X6”X12” cubes to increase density and melting efficiency.
Mechanical Separation Systems
The processing of all non-ferrous base and precious metals is accomplished through a three-step operation including granulating, repeated screening and separating until reaching the ultimate limit. Wire and cable “chopping” is the company signature.
Polymer Recovery
Multiple plastic compounds are sorted, cleaned, and extruded into reprocessed pellets.
Pucking
Fine metal granules and chips are hydraulically compressed into a “hockey puck” to enhance housekeeping and melting.
Sorting and Packaging
PMR implements various sorting techniques to upgrade comingled and contaminated materials. The finished products are packaged to the customer specifications without any limitations.

Services

Brokerage
PMR makes markets daily by providing quotations to purchase or sell products shipped in truckload quantities. The company has an extensive network of consumers to provide for the most competitive pricing.
Environmental Compliance
Prime adheres to the strictest Federal and State Environmental Regulations. The company prides itself on its green initiative and feels it’s the solution to resource recovery compliance.
Global Distribution
The Company recognizes the global economy and has an extensive network of relationships in all continents with a concentration in Asia.
Hedgeing
Risk loss management services are provided to alleviate price volatility exposure. Nymex, LME, and Shanghai terminal markets are traded to provide innovative and creative pricing options.
Logistics
Prime owns and operates its own fleet of trucks in addition to having an extensive network of outside carriers to assure customers of timely, economical and properly handled shipments. Strong relationships with steamship lines and freight forwarders guarantees prompt and secure overseas deliveries.
Primary Metal Trading
PMR partners with virgin non-ferrous metal producers to compliment its core secondary metal product line.
Wholesale Secondary Metal Warehousing
The Company warehouses truckload quantities of all non-ferrous secondary metals. The product is received in multiple grades and sorted, packaged, and staged for future shipments.