Conecsus, LLC

Conecsus, located in Terrell, Texas, is a sophisticated recycling facility that processes complex industrial residues and wastes containing primarily Tin, Lead, Silver, Gold, and Copper, and converts them into usable metal products. Ourraw materials come from a variety of manufacturing industries in North America and Europe, and our products are shipped worldwide.

Conecsus boasts the largest rotary furnace for recycling Tin/Lead residues in North America and the only vacuum distillation furnaces in the Western Hemisphere capable of separating Tin, Lead and Antimony from mixed alloys. Our first-rate analytical and research laboratory with all of the latest equipment is staffed by degreed professionals with a combined total of over 50 years of experience. Conecsus takes pride in our technical approach to problem-solving, our skilled engineers, and our outstanding plant operators. These attributes, combined with our vigilant attention to safety and the environment, create a world-class operation that provides exceptional value to our customers.

Mission Statement

Conecsus’ mission is to provide innovative and high-quality industrial byproducts management, metal recovery, and recycling options in a safe, efficient, and ethical manner that enriches and protects our employees, provides world-class value and service to our customers, and displays respect and stewardship toward the environment.

History

Conecsus LLC was founded in 1980 by its predecessor, ECS Refining Texas LLC, as an electronic scrap and solder dross recycling facility primarily servicing the Silicon Valley. From its first facility in Santa Clara, California, ECS Refining established a reputation of environmental leadership in the refining of secondary metals by offering unique capabilities to develop responsible recycling options for businesses.

In the fall of 1996 ECS Refining began operating a Tin/Lead recycling facility in Terrell, Texas, a city located 30 miles east of Dallas. Originally constructed in 1991 on land that had been agricultural, this plant was formerly a lead-acid battery recycling plant before it was purchased by ECS. In early February 2012 a private equity firmed partnered with the electronic scrap recycling arm of ECS Refining, retained the name ECS, and gave the Tin/Lead recycling facility in Terrell the opportunity to develop its own unique identity that is now called Conecsus.

ECS has developed a stellar reputation with City of Terrell officials, the Terrell Economic Development Council, and Terrell’s residents over the past 14 years, a reputation embraced and continued by Conecsus. Conecsus provides a stable and growing source of employment to the community, actively purchases goods and services from local businesses, and is an ardent supporter of local charitable organizations such as the Kiwanis Club.

Price List

The laboratory at Conecsus offers you a variety of analyses over a broad spectrum of material types. Couple that with our commitment to quality, our fast turnaround time, and our affordable pricing and it is easy to see how Conecsus’ lab services are clearly world-class.

ROUTINE ANALYSES

Dross / Fines Analysis: $80
Metal Analysis: $60
Precious Metal Analysis For Silver Or Gold: $30
Precious Metal Analysis For Silver And Gold: $40
Full Precious Metal Analysis (Ag + Au + Pd + Pt): $80
NOTE: any sample preparation that is required above what is considered “standard” will incur additional charges (typically $15-40 per sample).

Our normal turnaround is three working days. Some analyses are normally done in 24 hours but depending on sample load and priorities this is not guaranteed. A 50% surcharge guarantees your result in 48 hours and a 100% surcharge guarantees your result in 24 hours. However, please understand that some analyses simply cannot be done in on a rapid turnaround because the laboratory procedures themselves actually take longer.

NON-ROUTINE ANALYSES

Umpire-Quality Analysis: $400

Can be for Tin, Lead, Tin/Lead Alloys, or Precious Metals
Typically Takes 15 Working Days
One-Time Or Infrequent Requests: $250

The Higher Fee Covers The Initial Setup And First Sample
Subsequent Samples Will Depend Upon The Method And Time Involved But Will Most Likely Be In The $15-45 Range
Customer Must Pay For Any Chemicals Or Supplies That We Do Not Have Or Use Regularly

Custom-made analyzed Standard Reference Materials of Tin, Lead, and Tin/Lead alloys as 40mm disks for Spark/XRF or as turnings, chips, sheets, etc. Detailed composition analysis is included.
Custom-made solutions and standards.
Purchase of precious metal scrap, used lab chemicals containing precious metals, precious metal bearing laboratory by-products, and Pt labware.
Purchase and selling of old labware, instruments, and chemicals you no longer use