Allan Gerlat, News Editor

December 11, 2013

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Thalheimer Buys Scrap Metal Recycler Ansam

Thalheimer Brothers Inc. has purchased scrap metal recycler Ansam Metals for an undisclosed amount.

The Philadelphia-based Thalheimer, a non-ferrous scrap metal processor of brass, copper, nickel alloy and stainless steels, said in a news release that Ansam, based in Baltimore, will maintain its operations there and operate as a division of Thalheimer.

Ansam processes non-ferrous scrap metal, including all grades of cupro-nickels, monels and all other brass mill specialty items. Its president is Ben Zager.

"Ansam is a leading recycler of cupro-nickels and monels with an unparalleled reputation in the industry built over the last 40 years,” said Rich Reiner, Thalheimer CEO. “We look forward to working with Ben Zager and his team to continue to drive growth in those metals throughout the world."

About the Author(s)

Allan Gerlat

News Editor, Waste360

Allan Gerlat joined the Waste360 staff in September 2011 as news editor. He was the editor of Waste & Recycling News for the first 16 years of its history, and under his guidance the publication won 27 national and regional awards.

Before Waste & Recycling News, Allan worked at another Crain Communications publication, Rubber & Plastics News, which covers rubber product manufacturing. He began with the publication as associate editor and eventually became managing editor, a position he held for nine years.

Allan is a graduate of Ohio University, where he earned a BS in journalism. He is based in Sagamore Hills, in northeast Ohio.

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