PSC reports improved operations

Recycling Today, August, 2005

PSC Metals reports that since installing a new all-metal separator at its Columbus, Ohio, facility it has been able to reduce the amount of material heading to local landfills, as well as to recover more nonferrous metals to be recycled. PSC hopes that a successful test at the facility will result in the company taking similar steps at several other PSC facilities.

According to Michael Valentine, PSC general manager, thanks to a Wendt all-metal separator the company has been able to boost its nonferrous metals collection.

In light of the success, PSC Metals facilities in Canton, Ohio; Beaver Falls, Pa.; and St. Louis will send sample truckloads to the Columbus site for separation.

"Eventually," Valentine says, "these sites intend to add this all-metal separator. We are pleased because it means we can reduce the amount of material we send landfills. Overall, it's part of the company's strategic plan that is focused on adding the latest in technology and equipment for the benefit of our customers and suppliers."

The company also has announced that it is looking to install a Gamma-Tech Cross Metal Analyzer at its Nashville, Tenn., location. With the new equipment, PSC should be able to provide steel mills with a low-copper material.

PSC also has refurbished the barge dock at its Nashville plant. With the refurbishment the company now has the capability to support any steel mill on the intercontinental river system.