Richard “Rick” Arrington, LE CPTED, CPS, NCPS II, is CEO/founder of Crime Prevention Center for Training and Services, LLC, in Hardy, Virginia. He is former law enforcement officer and a frequent ISRI speaker on preventing metals theft. It is no secret that the theft of various metals is at a fever pitch, and the recycled…
ISRI’s national online database, ScrapTheftAlert.com, and the organization’s focus on building strong relationships between recyclers and law enforcement helped in the recovery of stolen bronze from the Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Denver, CO last week. Suspects were apprehended and some of the bronze was recovered after recycled materials facilities in the area were…
In April, members and vendors from across the recycled materials industry will gather for the largest industry event in the world. ISRI2024 is not only the place to be for unlimited networking opportunities, but it is also known for its strategic and unmatched educational tracks. ISRI2024 consists of seven specialized, educational tracks that offer something…
On Thursday, Feb. 22, ISRI filed formal comments with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) urging the administration to permanently exclude imports of shredder wear parts from the China Section 301 tariffs. The Section 301 exclusion for shredder wear parts is currently set to expire on May 31, 2024. “A permanent exclusion…
ISRI members can realize savings to their bottom-line through the organization’s Affinity Programs, which provides special discounts on a wide range of products and services. ISRI has identified trusted industry partners to deliver unbeatable savings to members on many daily expenses such as insurance, equipment, office supplies and shipping rates. Before making a purchase, check…
The ISRI Board of Directors approved proposed amendments (changes in bold) to the existing Saves and Scroll specifications at its Winter Board Meeting in Coral Gables, Florida on Feb. 7, 2024. The ISRI Nonferrous Division approved these changes Oct. 18, 2023. SAVES Old Zinc Die Cast Scrap Shall consist of miscellaneous old zinc base die…
ISRI leaders recently traveled to India to represent the U.S. recycled materials industry at the International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) in Kolkata, hosted by the Materials Recycling Association of India (MRAI), as well as a week of pre-event meetings with the government of India in New Delhi. MRAI is ISRI’s counterpart in India and a…
In just two months, members and vendors from across the recycled materials industry will gather for the largest industry event in the world. One of the greatest benefits of ISRI2024 is the strategic and unmatched education available to attendees. ISRI2024 consists of seven specialized, educational tracks. Track 2 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) focuses on…
At its 2024 Winter Board of Directors meeting, ISRI released its 2023 ISRI Recycled Materials Industry Yearbook providing the most current information, analysis and statistics about the U.S. recycled materials industry and global marketplace. The yearbook is a reference document featuring an array of comprehensive industry data that serves as a baseline on new global…
ISRI member company, Kripke Enterprises, Inc., has been named to the 2024 Top Workplaces list for the second consecutive year, as well as earning the new Superior Appreciation award. Established in 1993 in Toledo, Ohio, Kripke has grown into one of the country’s premiere non-ferrous brokerages by recycling metal and reselling it to manufacturers to…
January is National Mentoring Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of learning opportunities available to mentees and mentors. ISRI believes in the power of mentor relationships in the recycled materials industry and hosts a robust mentorship program through its Women in Recycling (WIR) Council. The annual program, which is open to…
Note: This is the second article in an ISRI News series highlighting the member benefits of ISRI’s Workforce Development program and resources. Designed specifically for the recycled materials industry by ISRI leadership, the upcoming Industry Compensation & Benefits Survey is an all-encompassing resource of real-time industry wages and benefits data. ISRI recognizes that industry professionals…