MSA/RMDAS[TM] monthly ferrous scrap price index.RMDAS PRICING ROCKETS UPWARD Shippers of ferrous ferrous (fĕr`əs), iron in the +2 valence state. Containing or having to do with iron. The difference between ferrous and ferric is the number of valence electrons they contain (ferrous contains two and ferric contains three), which scrap received from $44 to $82 per ton more for their scrap (depending on grade and region) compared to the month before. The price hikes mark some of the biggest per-ton gains since MSA (Metropolitan Service Area) An urban area with at least 50,000 people plus surrounding counties. There are 306 MSAs and 428 RSAs (rural service areas) in the U.S. MSAs and RSAs are used to allocate cellular licenses. began tracking ferrous scrap purchasing through the RMDAS system. Reported regional aggregated spot market prices per gross ton shown for each commodity are based on all Management Science Associates' (MSA) Raw Material Data Aggregation Service (RMDAS) participants' actual order data submitted to and processed by MSA as of the 20th of each respective "buy month," rounded to the whole integer integer: see number; number theory . A map of RMDAS regions is available at http:// rmdas.msa.com, as is a further explanation of RMDAS methodology and an accompanying disclaimer (networking) disclaimer - Statement ritually appended to many Usenet postings (sometimes automatically, by the posting software) reiterating the fact (which should be obvious, but is easily forgotten) that the article reflects its author's opinions and not necessarily those of the . No. 2 Shredded shred n. 1. A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off. 2. A small amount; a particle: not a shred of evidence. tr.v. Scrap is defined as containing 0.17 percent or greater copper content. The prompt industrial composite consists of an average of No. 1 bundles and No. 1 busheling. Additional pricing information on each grade can be found at www.Recycling recycling, the process of recovering and reusing waste products—from household use, manufacturing, agriculture, and business—and thereby reducing their burden on the environment. Today.com. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [c] 2007 Management Science Associates Inc. All rights reserved RMDAS is a trademark of Management Science Associates Inc.
March 2007 RMDAS Ferrous Price Index
NORTH
CENTRAL/ NORTH
TOTAL U.S. EAST MIDWEST SOUTH
Prompt Industrial Composite $371 $371 $367 $367
#1 HMS $311 $307 $324 $299
#2 Shredded Scrap $356 $357 $355 $352
#2 Shredded/Change
vs. Month Before +$69 +$70 +$82 +$58
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