Research Alloys News And Updates

Upgrading Our Fleet

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As manufacturing and industrial operations across Central Ohio continue to expand, keeping scrap metal moving efficiently off your production floor is critical. Over the past year, we have made major investments to ensure our recycling solutions stay ahead of the curve—from new features and equipment at our fully enclosed facility to expanding our logistics network. Now, we are excited to introduce the newest addition to our vehicle fleet: Unit #900

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Why We’re Pressing Pause on Buying Tungsten Carbide

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If you keep an eye on secondary metals, you’ve probably heard the buzz coming out of Washington this week. We want to clear the air about what it means for us here at Research Alloys—and why we’re temporarily halting all purchases of tungsten carbide for the foreseeable future.

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Copper Prices on the Rise

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Copper prices are on the rise again– now is a great time to sell your red metals.

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Raffle Program is a Hit!

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Earlier this year, in our ongoing efforts to enhance the user experience at Research Alloys, we launched our Customer Appreciation Raffle. And we’re so happy to announce that we have our first winner!

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Mountains of Snow, Mountains of Steel

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Last weekend, Columbus received over a foot of snow in record time. The city was under a level 3 snow emergency, and operations were suspended for a single day at Research Alloys as we plowed the lot, salted walkways, and made the facility safe. Then it was back to business as usual!

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Turn Trash into Treasure

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With silver hitting record high prices (over $90 per ounce!), now is an exceptional time to cash in on unwanted silver and silver plate items!

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New Year, new gear!

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Meet Our Newest Truck - New Year, new gear over here at Research Alloys! We’re ringing in 2026 with brand new equipment– a custom-made M2 106 Plus truck from Freightliner.

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Steel Prices On the Rise

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According to Steel Industry News, US steel prices are rising significantly. Major producers are raising their prices again, and Research Alloys is following suit. Read on to learn more about what’s going on with scrap steel. 

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Veterans Day at Research Alloys

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At Research Alloys, we’re proud to recognize the men and women who serve our nation and thank them for their sacrifices. Whether you’re an employee, a vendor, or a loyal customer– thank you. Read on to learn more about our staff veterans and our upcoming Veterans Day promotion.

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The Battle of Batteries

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Scrap metal recyclers have long known about the dangers posed by batteries– from worker injury to damaged equipment to accidental fires in warehouses and scrap yards. At Research Alloys, we’re ramping up efforts to reduce these risks to keep our customers and employees safe.

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