w We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve you! VOLUME 20 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2015 The CSM Non-Ferrous Story At CSM, the non-ferrous metal division has its own warehouse, building 200. It stores processed non-ferrous metals and houses our Harris Ram Baler. The Harris Ram Baler works constantly to produce 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 5 bales that weigh between 1200 and 4500 lbs., depending on the product. Some non-ferrous metals, thanks to our proximity to the Charleston ports, are sold and shipped overseas in containers. The rest of the non- ferrous products are packaged in Gaylord boxes or bales and are shipped in dry vans throughout the U.S. Jimmy Maulding, Non-ferrous Supervisor, watches as copper is loaded onto the conveyer that feeds the HRB.
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We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve you!
VOLUME 20 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2015
The CSM Non-Ferrous Story
At CSM, the non-ferrous metal division has its own warehouse, building 200. It stores processed non-ferrous metals and houses our Harris Ram Baler. The Harris Ram Baler works constantly to produce 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 5 bales that weigh between 1200 and 4500 lbs., depending on the product. Some non-ferrous metals, thanks to our proximity to the Charleston ports, are sold and shipped overseas in containers. The rest of the non-ferrous products are packaged in Gaylord boxes or bales and are shipped in dry vans throughout the U.S.
Jimmy Maulding, Non-ferrous Supervisor, watches as copper is loaded onto the conveyer that feeds the HRB.
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL COMPANY
The CSM Non-Ferrous Story continued
Aluminum, which is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust, is not surprisingly one of the most recycled materials today, after steel and paper. It is also the only packaging material that completely covers the cost of its own collection and processing at recycling centers. Recovering aluminum for recycling is not only economically viable, but is also energy efficient and ecologically sound.
All metals can be recycled with minimal or no loss of their original physical properties. They are such versatile materials that the possible applications for each metal and their combinations are endless.
Harris Ram Baler
Applications
The most commonly used non-ferrous metals are aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, titanium, cobalt, chromium and precious metals. Millions of tons of non-ferrous scrap are recovered annually and used by smelters, refiners, ingot makers, foundries, and other manufacturers. Secondary materials are essential to the industry’s survival because even new metals often require the combined use of recycled materials.
HRB operator Luis Feliciano
COMPANYDIRECTORY
Bernard SteinbergPresident
Barry WolffVice President/General Manager
Jonathan SteinbergVice President/Industrial RelationsRose Baker Controller/Secretary-Treasurer
Stephen SteinbergSafety & Environmental Manager
Billy HarleyFerrous SupervisorPatrick CorteseWarehouse Supervisor
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Celebrating the beginning of 2015, CSM decided to re-certify every forklift operator. Classes were held in the beginning of Feb. Per OSHA, operators were taught proper forklift inspections and understanding and utilizing the correct ratios for forklift stability and operating procedures.The operators training consisted of formal instruction that included lecture, discussions, video and written material. After successful completion of a written exam, an evaluation of the operator’s performance in the workplace was monitored by the trainer. Two seasoned pros and one newcomer demonstrated highly technical proficiency while operating a forklift and also scored 100% on the challenging written test. CSM congratulates Jamal Combs, Lance Grimes and David Pritt for their outstanding performance.
o Almost 40% of the world’s demand for copper is met using recycled material. o At present, approximately 30% of global zinc production comes from secondary zinc. o Over 80% of the zinc available for recycling is eventually recycled
Reprinted article from the Bureau of International Recycling
Aluminum
Lead
Copper
Zinc
New metals made using recycled material
David Pritt, Jamal Combs and Lance Grimes
A Positive Safety Attitude
Keeping a positive attitude is a major component of an ef-fective safety program. As we begin 2015 keep the follow-ing advice in mind:
• Pay attention during training• Follow every step in every job every time.• know and follow safety rules.• Use required personal protective equipment.• Report all safety hazards.• Urge your co-workers to follow safety procedures• Know what to do in an emergency.• If you are not sure how to do something safely, ask
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Our Goal...To be the “Standard” by which all
others in our industry are compared.- The management and staff of Charleston Steel & Metal Company
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Steel’s Contribution to The Environment, Society and The Economy
Technological development has enabled significant improvements in energy efficiency in steelmaking. During the past 30 years, the amount of energy required to produce one ton of steel has been reduced by 50%. Water uptake and discharge are close to each other, with a small loss due to evaporation. Water recycled back into rivers and other sources is often cleaner than when extracted.
Product design and consumer behavior affect the overall environ-mental performance and efficiency of products. To understand the environmental performance of a product, its entire life cycle needs to be taken into consideration. The steel industry pays special at-tention to the contribution of steel over the life cycle of products, especially in the use phase. For example, it provides lighter, safer, long-lasting and more intelligent structures for transport and con-struction.
The benefits of new and promising products made of, or with, steel are possible through investments in research and development and state-of-the-art technologies. The FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) program, which is focused on steel product design, developed an automobile steel body structure that reduces mass by more than 35% and the total life cycle emissions of the vehicle by nearly 70%
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Our Goal...To be the “Standard” by which all
others in our industry are compared.- The management and staff of Charleston Steel & Metal Company
DID YOU KNOW?Steel’s Contribution to The Environment, Society and The Economy
Technological development has enabled significant improvements in energy efficiency in steelmaking. During the past 30 years, the amount of energy required to produce one ton of steel has been reduced by 50%. Water uptake and discharge are close to each other, with a small loss due to evaporation. Water recycled back into rivers and other sources is often cleaner than when extracted.
Product design and consumer behavior affect the overall environ-mental performance and efficiency of products. To understand the environmental performance of a product, its entire life cycle needs to be taken into consideration. The steel industry pays special at-tention to the contribution of steel over the life cycle of products, especially in the use phase. For example, it provides lighter, safer, long-lasting and more intelligent structures for transport and con-struction.
The benefits of new and promising products made of, or with, steel are possible through investments in research and development and state-of-the-art technologies. The FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) program, which is focused on steel product design, developed an automobile steel body structure that reduces mass by more than 35% and the total life cycle emissions of the vehicle by nearly 70%
