Metallix Refining Inc. has acquired a new precious metals recycling facility from Umicore.
The state-of-the-art scrap catalytic convertor processing facility located in Maxton, North Carolina was built four years ago and will allow Metallix to significantly increase their catalytic converter recycling capacity and stand by their mission of continuously improving their precious metal recycling process and technology.
The Maxton facility has the capacity to process 4 million pounds per year of ceramic converters and is one of very few locations in the world with a PGM recycling process for metal foil converters with the capabilities to process 3.5 million pounds per year of this difficult material.
This new facility complements Metallix existing refinery in Greenville, North Carolina which recycles and refines other types of scrap precious metals from industries such as electronics, jewelry and specialty chemicals.
Metallix will retain the majority of the site’s expert employees in an effort to ensure a seamless transition and ensure maximum near and long-term growth.
Published in the July 2015 Edition of American Recycler News