We Are ONE

We Are ONE

Preparations for URG’s 2024 conference in St. Louis, MO are in full swing. By Kristi Werner This year’s theme, “We Are ONE,” is a perfect fit for our annual conference now that URG and PRP will be hosting side by side, once again! We went back to our roots and became...
The Participation Award Goes To…

The Participation Award Goes To…

Kirchhayn Auto Parts & Recycling in Fredonia, WI By Theresa Colbert It’s funny because normally a “participation award” is given to everyone. But in this case, the participation award only goes to one yard – Krichhayn Auto Parts & Recycling. The owners, Heather and...
Predicting the Future

Predicting the Future

Pay attention to your historical profitability statements to help determine what you need in gross profits for 2024. By Mike Kunkel As one year ends and another year begins, we are all faced with a choice – doom and gloom or a time for optimism. The past few years...
Staying Ahead in the Catalytic Converter Game

Staying Ahead in the Catalytic Converter Game

Three reasons why you shouldn’t ignore your catalytic converter operations. By Joelle Boivin If you’re recycling nonferrous metals in today’s market, you might be struggling to give your converter operations the attention they truly deserve. With low industry volumes...
30% of the World’s Precious Metals Come from Recycling!

30% of the World’s Precious Metals Come from Recycling!

From economic efficiency to environmental sustainability, recycling precious metals offers tremendous benefits. By Edmund Schwenk In recent years, there has been a remarkable shift in the global precious metal supply chain, with approximately 30% of the world’s...
Organize Your COA to CYA

Organize Your COA to CYA

Some reasons why most small business owners don’t read their P&L. By Paul D’Adamo Most small business owners are not certified accounting or financial professionals, so they typically don’t do the books at their own business. They either hire people internally or...