Picking the Right Refining Partner

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For Richer Returns

To ensure a successful partnership with a refiner, first consider your wants and needs

By Sharon Elaine Thompson

Choosing a refiner is a bit like getting engaged: It’s the beginning of a (hopefully) long-term relationship. After all, these are the people you will trust to turn your scrap and sweeps into cash or new metal that you can reinvest in your business. And just like choosing a life partner, choosing a refiner involves more than simply selecting the first one that catches your eye. To ensure a successful partnership, first consider your wants and needs and then look for the refining partner that can best meet them.