PSC metals to expand Ohio nonferrous operations.

PSC Metals Inc., based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, has announced plans to expand its nonferrous operations in Northeast Ohio.

PSC Metals' Canton location was selected as the first nonferrous operation because of its long-term commercial relationships, yard-buying experience, central location and scrap-processing assets, according to Mike Chime, manager of PSC Metals Nonferrous Development, Northeast Operations.

The Canton location is being developed as a "one-stop, full-service yard" servicing all customers and consumers of nonferrous materials, according to Chime. The Canton location currently shreds high-quality grades of ferrous and nonferrous automobile and appliance scrap for steel mill and foundry consuming markets.

PSC Metals has designated a section of its 100-acre yard for its upgraded nonferrous operations. An existing building is to be used to collect, process and store all nonferrous material. Next year, plans call for construction of a new structure that will store, process and prepare larger volumes of nonferrous materials.

Additionally, new technologies are planned to enhance customer service, including the use of computerized "touch screen" technology that will provide real time and historical data. These will speed customer transactions and reduce waiting time for settlement.