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Processing Knowledge
Orange & Miss Blue: The Life of Two Catalytic Converters by PMR
Watch how mileage, weather conditions, emission standards, and much more come into play when it comes down to overall converter value.
PMR News
Be Curious with PMR
Because of the PMR team’s curiosity, they’ve transformed the processing industry, trailblazing towards a brighter, better future.
PMR News
PMR Turning the Tides – Canadian Catalytic Converter Innovation
PMR details how they’ve innovated the industry through low lot requirements, providing extensive evaluation and monitoring tools, and much more.
Evaluation Intelligence
What Can Be Accomplished with Catalytic Converter Data?
PMR shares converter data insights that help recyclers maximize their capital, including separating material types and properly training their staff.
Catalytic converter price
Toll Refining vs. Per Unit Pricing for Scrap Catalytic Converter Value
To determine recycled catalytic converter value, PMR details the difference between toll refining and per unit pricing.
Catalytic converter price
How Much is a Catalytic Converter Worth?
Discover how PGM concentration, environmental standards, and vehicle lifecycle play a role in a converter’s total value.
Catalytic converter price
The Evolution of the Price List for Catalytic Converter Value
PMR details the evolution of the price list for converter value, including why numerous grading categories emerged.
Refining Process
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Catalytic Converter Processor?
PMR compiled a list of company assets to look for when choosing your next catalytic converter processor.
Catalytic converter price
Serial Number vs. Price Lists to Identify Catalytic Converters Scrap Value
Between serial number catalogs and price lists, what is the best method for converter value determination? The trick is using both!
Catalytic converter price
What is an XRF gun, and can you use them for catalytic converter evaluation?
To determine the concentration of platinum group metals (PGMs) within a catalytic converter, using an XRF gun is not ideal. But why?
Refining Process
PMR’s Blue Table Talk : Episode 4 – Facts of Refining
The PMR teams illustrates the process behind harvesting converters, extracting precious metals, assaying, and how to make a profit.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101:By the Piece VS. Assay
Ryan explains the difference between selling by the piece and selling by assay.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: Purchasing Red Flags
Ryan touches on the red flags of catalytic converters, including buying from a lot filled with converters that look brand new.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: Where to Find A Serial Number
Ryan shows how to find a serial number (or code) on different material type catalytic converters, including DPFs and OEMs.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: Grading Categories
PMR’s Director of Corporate Accounts highlights the differences in grading categories.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan’s Converter Masterclass with PMR
Learn the different grading categories & their meaning, serial numbers & pricing, and converter red flags.
Catalytic converter 101
GOOGLE's FAQs on "Catalytic Converter" with PMR: PART 2
Chrysten answers Google’s most frequently asked questions about catalytic converters, including how to refine scrap converters.
Catalytic converter price
PMR’s Blue Table Talk: Episode 3 – Hedging
PMR covers the topic of hedging: what it means, how to lock in prices, and how hedging helps avoid adverse market trends.
Catalytic converter 101
GOOGLE's FAQs on "Catalytic Converter" with PMR: PART 1
Melissa answers Google’s most frequently asked questions about catalytic converters, including how much Platinum and Palladium they contain.
Processing Knowledge
The Difference between XRF and ICP?
What is the difference between XRF benchtop and ICP machines to analyze samples of recycled catalytic converter shipments.
Processing Knowledge
Stages within Catalytic Converter Processing: PART 2
In part two, PMR covers the process from smelting to the refunneling of platinum group metals into the global economy.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: Converter Fullness
Ryan exemplifies the tools & techniques professionals use to check converter fullness to determine its value.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: Oxygen Sensor / O2 Sensor
Ryan demonstrates how to take O2 sensors out from an automobile and how to ship them to PMR or a processor for Platinum evaluation.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: Processing by Material Type
Ryan explains the importance behind processing by material type.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan’s Catalytic Converter Introduction: Converter 101 – PART 2
Ryan covers the basics of Oxygen Sensors, catalytic converter fullness & the tools for their assessment, and much more.
Processing Knowledge
Stages in Catalytic Converter Recycling: Part 1
PMR illustrates the processing of catalytic converters from acquisition to laboratory analysis for value determination.
Catalytic converter price
Do you have a Price List?
PMR details the importance of understanding the influences that impact the value of catalyst material and how to best evaluate a price list.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan’s Catalytic Converter: An Introduction – Converter 101 – PART 1
Covering the basics of converters, Ryan showcases the four material types (OEM, aftermarket, foil, and DPF) and how to determine their value.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: FOIL OEM
Ryan demonstrates a foil converter and its parts, including the spiral stainless steel inside.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: DPF
Diesel Particulate Filters have a significant difference in value and in Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium loadings.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: CERAMIC OEM
Ryan gives a crash course on the crucial basics of Ceramic OEM converters.
Catalytic converter 101
Ryan's Converter 101: AFTERMARKETS
This 101 course covers the essentials of aftermarket converters, including the tell-tale signs to differentiate an aftermarket converter from an OEM.
PMR News
Material Consolidation in Canada and New Foil Processing in Vegas
PMR’s new facility, located in Mirabel, Quebec, will be dedicated to research and development for additional processing services.
Evaluation Intelligence
PMR’s Blue Table Talk: Episode 2 – Pros & Cons of Converter Pricing Apps
The PMR team discusses converter pricing apps and their use for converter buyers.
Catalytic converter price
Why are Catalytic Converters Valuable, and What Metals Do They Contain?
Converters are valuable because they contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium, three metals that are among the rarest on Earth.
Evaluation Intelligence
Data Mining in Converter Recycling: Do you Know your Statistics?
PMR illustrates the importance of understanding your converter operations for future business growth.
Evaluation Intelligence
PMR’s Blue Table Talk: Episode 1 – Converter Inventory Controls
PMR highlights the key points to keeping great inventory control of converter lots, which includes lot tracking systems with rigorous documentation.
Insights
Adapting to win – how to improve your adaptability quotient
PMR shares how companies can adapt to shifting industry needs, including how to unlearn strategies that have kept their business in the past.
Processing Knowledge
PMR Tutorial How to Package your Converters
PMR shares how to properly package your Gaylord boxes for shipment, including the spray paint over the black shrink wrap to ensure a shipment hasn’t been tampered with.
Converter Sourcing
Converter Theft and Responsible Sourcing: Part Two
With converter theft rising nationwide, abiding by the Responsible Sourcing Guidelines is the ethical way of pursuing business.
Processing Knowledge
PMR Supplier Services: Animated Overview
PMR’s SSP is an overarching database that assists and supports suppliers through purchasing, monitoring, and evaluating their material.
Processing Knowledge
PMR Inventory Tracking
With PMR’s Supplier Services Platform, suppliers access their converter statistics and track their material as it moves between processing phases.
PMR News
PMR Processing
Step into PMR’s revolutionized converter recycling process, from decanning and dust capture to sampling and beyond.
Evaluation Intelligence
PMR Purchasing & Management
With PMR’s Supplier Services Platform (SSP), suppliers have the support they need to purchase and evaluate catalyst material.
PMR News
PMR Corporate Introduction
As an industry-leading catalytic converter processor, PMR has built a reputation based on excellence and innovation.
Converter Sourcing
Converter Theft and Responsible Sourcing: Part One
PMR illustrates how converter theft negatively impacts recyclers and the processing industry at large.
Evaluation Intelligence
Converter Inventory Control and How to Level Up
In this article, PMR details the importance of understanding your converter operations before your material is evaluated.
Platinum Group Metals
PGM Outlook for 2021 – PGM’s seem to be on track to hold value
PGM market prices have risen to global highs during the pandemic, but will they maintain their uphill trend?
Processing Knowledge
In the Game Of Cores - there is always a winner and a loser.
PMR reveals the games played by core buyers and internal automotive recycling staff to stop recyclers from switching to toll refining.
Insights
What Converters Mean to Auto Recyclers in the “New Normal.”
The “New Normal” for auto recyclers is understanding converter value versus the cost of an end-of-life vehicle.
Refining Process
Key Laboratory Questions Answered by Chemist Martin Paradis
PMR’s lead chemist answers questions concerning converter laboratory analysis, including what technology is used to produce precise results.
Processing Knowledge
Expert Tips for Catalytic Converter Processing & Handling
PMR covers the essential converter processing information to help recyclers make the most informed decisions for their business.
Evaluation Intelligence
Your converter counts and averages and taking complete ownership
Understanding your converter trends means maximizing your profits and avoiding profit loss to core buyers.
Evaluation Intelligence
Having complete converter inventory – transparent advantages
Catalytic converter recyclers can increase their profits by partnering with a processor who is dedicated to transparency.
Platinum Group Metals
Platinum group metals retain their sheen – outlook for 2020
With the growing appeal for carbon neutrality, PGMs remain in high demand for emissions control. But will their market value remain interesting?
Evaluation Intelligence
Counting converters by material type
View how to count your converters and get the best value for your material by outlining each type of catalytic converter: ceramic, DPF, aftermarket, bead, and foil.
Platinum Group Metals
Electric vehicle impact on PGM recycling – No shock to recycling
How will the increase in electric vehicle production and demand affect the PGM recycling industry?
PMR News
Toll refining solutions- Canadian converter recycling innovation
Learn how PMR’s Supplier Services Platform can help you maximize your converter operations through price, evaluation, and monitoring tools.
Platinum Group Metals
Demand Rises for Platinum Group Metals from Recycled Catalytic Converters
As demand spikes for recycled converters, recyclers are turning their eye on the palladium market prices and new processing technology.
Platinum Group Metals
Catalytic Converter Compositions – Clearing the Air
Chrysten Newton and Cliff Hope share how converter compositions and its effects on the processing of PGMs have changed in the past two decades.
Catalytic converter 101
Top Ten Converter Myths and Misconceptions
PMR shares the industry’s top ten myths on per unit sales, price lists, converter dismantling, and much more.