Custom-Made Tools to Simplify Catalytic Converter Purchases & Acquisitions
No need for a converter specialist in-house. With our Supplier Services Platform (SSP), you have access to converter specialists at your fingertips, providing live pricing data, grading assistance, processing information, and much more. We are devoted to empowering you with the right tools, knowledge, and people so you can make informed decisions that will grow your business.
Referencing
Understand what material is in your possession and how the PGM market fluctuates.
- Metal prices
- Price list
- Master catalog
- Ounce Calculator
The PMR Process
Receipt / Grading
Shipment arrives at a PMR facility where it is counted and graded.
Cutting / Crushing
Material is decanned using PMR’s pioneering technology and crushed for analysis.
Commingling / Sampling
Material is commingled for proper sampling. Sample is collected for assay.
Laboratory Assay
Sample is analyzed with PMR’s in-house laboratory using XRF and ICP technologies.
Final Results
Payment is transferred after supplier request with a detailed invoice including gross and net weights, PPM results, and troy ounce recovery figures.
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At PMR, we don’t say “that’s just how it is.” We create new ways of doing business that work for everyone. Our business practices are fair, honest, and reflect our commitment to your success. We are devoted to empowering you with the right tools, knowledge, and people so you can make informed decisions that will grow your business. If you’re ready to turn limitations into opportunities, let us act as your in-house converter consultants.
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Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
Inside the Catalytic Recycling Process: How Pure Is the Recovered Metal?
Platinum, palladium, and rhodium drive the value of every catalytic converter—but how pure is the recovered metal? This guide breaks down the recycling process, explains how purity is measured through proper sampling and assays, and shows how trusted processors help you unlock the true value of your material.
Processing Knowledge
How Are Contaminants Handled in Scrap Copper Recycling?
Copper purity drives scrap value. This article explains how insulation, solder, oils, and mixed metals are identified and removed during scrap copper recycling, and how proper preparation and refining methods help maximize payouts and produce high-purity copper.
Catalytic converter 101
Oxidation vs Three-Way Converters: What’s the Difference?
Oxidation and three-way catalytic converters may look alike, but their internal chemistry, precious metal loading, and recyclability differ significantly. This guide explains how each works, why rhodium matters, and how understanding converter design helps recyclers grade, sort, and price material more accurately.