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Steel Dynamics Announced First Quarter 2024 Results

Meantime, the company’s steel fabrication operations posted historically strong operating income of $178 million during the first quarter 2024.

Equinox Acquires Full Ownership of Greenstone for $995M

CEO Greg Smith echoed Beaty’s sentiments, pointing out the rarity of opportunities such as Greenstone within the industry.

Stagnant Lumber Market Keeps Prices Flat: Madison’s

In the week ending April 12, the price of Southern Yellow Pine East Side 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was $380 mfbm.

Plastic Bags from Walmart US Recycling Bins Tracked to Controversial Plastic Facilities in Southeast Asia

Only four trackers last pinged from a U.S. facility that said it was involved in plastic bag recycling.

Smoke from Scrap Metal Fire in Downtown Chattanooga Seen for Miles; Firefighter Injured

CFD says a firefighter has been transported to the hospital with a heat-related injury.

Gold Holds Steady as Focus Turns to U.S. Economic Data

The market will keep a tab on U.S. GDP data due on Thursday and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) print on Friday for more clues on the health of the economy and the timing of cuts.

Shotwell Environmental Park’s Greenest Show on Earth Hosts 300+ Environmental Enthusiasts

Giving a helping hand to Mother Nature through Meridian Waste’s direct efforts and Earth Day information and activities served as a benefit for all attendees.

Washington’s Sustainable Business Accelerator Chooses New Projects for Support

The program is facilitated by RRS, Cascadia Consulting Group, Start Consulting and Traversal.

Aerosol Recycling Initiative Details Economic and Environmental Benefits of Recycling Aerosol Can Products

From an economic standpoint, a 50-percent recycling rate of aerosol cans generates more than $39 million each year.

PennQuip, Inc. Wins 2023 Eriez Merwin Award for Outstanding Sales Performance and Customer Service

As recipients of the 2023 Merwin Award, PennQuip, Inc. will receive a framed commemoration of their achievement.

Goodyear Names Ryan Waldron Americas Business President

Most recently, Waldron served as president of Goodyear’s North America Consumer business.

United States Scrap Metal Prices

Lead-Solid Lead	0.70$US/Lb
Lead Wheel Weights	0.24$US/Lb
Scrap Auto Batteries	0.22$US/Lb
Aluminum Radiators	0.35$US/Lb
MLC Clips	0.72$US/Lb
6061 Extrusions	0.62$US/Lb
UBC	0.70$US/Lb
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean)	0.71$US/Lb