Description
The nonferrous copper and aluminum scrap markets have been through a myriad of change in the past 20 years. These changes have impacted values realized for those who source or generate scrap and challenges for those who wish to consume scrap as part of their raw material requirements. Competition, business consolidation, innovation, and improved efficiencies in production have changed the business dramatically. A review of the past and a glimpse into possibilities for the future are the topics for discussion.