Comal Iron and Metals, Inc. in New Braunfels, Texas recently hosted the New Braunfels Manufacturing Association at its facility. The visit consisted of engaging discussions about the future of manufacturing and recycling, and how partnering contributes to a more sustainable industry. “It was an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders, share insights, and…
ReMA welcomes Aaron Triffleman-Miller as its summer intern on the economics team within ReMA’s Advocacy department. Triffleman-Miller is assisting Chief Economist Joe Pickard and Senior Economist Bret Biggers with research, analytics, and writing project during his summer internship. Triffleman-Miller is from Port Washington, New York on Long Island, and attends Case Western Reserve University, where…
ReMA Senior Economist Bret Biggers gave two presentations at Western Michigan University’s (WMU) Fiber Recycling Course, sponsored by its Paper Pilot Plant along with its partner TAPPI, with ReMA being a sponsor, earlier this month. Biggers provided expertise to participants during two sessions, ReMA Grade Structure and Material Characterization and ReMA Legislation and Regulation Driving…
ReMA’s Board of Directors was challenged earlier this year by ReMA President Robin Wiener and Senior Vice President Advocacy, Sustainability and Safety Cheryl Coleman to help ReMA grow its youth outreach effort by reaching the ambitious goal of 30 new JASON Learning school sponsorships in 2024. To date, members have committed to eight new JASON…
ReMA is offering a free webinar, The Future of Aluminum: Intelligent Sorting Solutions – Intelligent Sorting Solutions, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 2-3:00 p.m. EST. This exclusive webinar is sponsored by WENDT and available free of charge to ReMA members and non-members. Participants will learn more about WENDT’s groundbreaking advancements in aluminum sorting. Topics covered include:…
ReMA announced that it is partnering with SciAps, Inc. and Viking Motorsports to provide a fully wrapped ReMA branded car in the June 14-16, 2024, NASCAR Xfinity Series as part of Iowa Speedway’s NASCAR Summer Weekend series. “We’re so excited about this unique partnership with SciAps that brings ReMA’s new brand to life in such…
ReMA leaders attended the Bureau of International Recycling’s (BIR) World Recycling Convention and Exposition in Copenhagen, Denmark in May. ReMA Chair Colin Kelly, Chair-Elect Andy Golding, President Robin Wiener, Senior Vice President Advocacy, Sustainability and Safety Cheryl Coleman and AVP International Trade and Global Affairs Adam Shaffer represented ReMA at the international convention. The semi-annual…
ReMA member HW Green Company, Inc. in Plainville, Connecticut was named one of the Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 Family Business Award winners, as well as the Central Region (CT) Chamber of Commerce Community Business Award winner. The awards will be presented to President Krista Ostuno, and her husband, Vice President Jeff Ostuno on June 5…
ReMA has released its Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Toolkit, the go-to ESG resource designed specifically to help recycled materials companies understand ESG expectations, opportunities, and requirements. As a ReMA member benefit, this latest addition to ReMA’s work in ESG offers a comprehensive set of tools and guidance that can be utilized daily by members in…
ReMA’s Director of Law Enforcement Outreach Todd Foreman attended last week’s Senate Bill 224 Advisory Board Committee meeting in Houston, Texas. Foreman serves on the advisory committee, which is part of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), that was formed when the Texas Senate passed SB 224 in 2023. Senate Bill 224 provides additional…
Last month at ISRI2024, the organization’s board of directors elected Sean Daoud to the position of secretary/treasurer on the Executive Committee. Sean serves as vice president, treasurer, and shareholder of his family’s business, PNW Metal Recycling, Inc, which has five locations in Oregon and three locations in Washington state. ReMA News connected with Sean to…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued its Final Rule on its “non-compete ban,” and litigation has been filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to stop what some view as overreach, according to employment law experts The FTC rule bans new non-compete agreements in all employment contexts. The rule is likely to have a…