Selling a home is all about maximizing the return on investment. And when you are considering selling, it comes time to do some final improvement projects to increase your resale value. In today’s world, there are few things that add more resale value to a home than the addition of a few green features to make the home more environmentally friendly. These are the top three green features that can add resale value to your home.  Efficient Windows and Doors Inefficient windows and doors allow for temperature leakage from inside and outside. This means that when you have the air conditioning ..read more

Now more than ever before, homeowners from across the country are asking themselves what they can do to increase the sustainability of their home. Sustainable homes are important and they provide a lot of good for both the homeowner and the world and environment around them. Sometimes the responsibility of sustainability can feel overwhelming though. That’s why it’s important to know about the great projects you can do to increase the sustainability of your home in small ways that grow over time. Here are a few great things you can do to make your home more sustainable now and well into the fu ..read more

When you work in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction job, worksite clean-up is something you’ll encounter. You may have metal recycling or demolition needs. It’s important to take steps to ensure everyone stays safe. Clean up can be just as dangerous as the building or manufacturing itself. Have Safety Training Sessions Conduct regular safety training sessions with your cleanup crew. Training sessions help make sure that all of your employees are on the same page. By all having the same training, they can protect themselves and others. Consider this example: maybe in some situations ..read more

For a snapshot of how COVID-19 has impacted the commodities market, picture copper. Last March, copper prices dropped to their lowest level since January 2016 amid investors’ global panic over the coronavirus, which was rapidly reaching pandemic status. In May, copper prices experienced an uptick as lockdown measures were eased around the world and there was an easing of trade tensions with China. Prices fell again at the end of June amidst worsening concerns for the global economy. In all, The Wall Street Journal reported, in a ten-week period, copper prices fell in eight of them. C ..read more

Midwest Industrial Metals is primarily known as a buyer and seller of non-ferrous metals. People may assume that they have to bring their scrap to our yard, but that is only one option. We also provide logistics to help industrial manufacturers, scrapyards and those in the demolition industry collect and gather their scrap in preparation for free pick up by us. Logistics is a large part of our business. Our fleet of trucks includes van trailers, flatbeds and open-topped gondolas. We offer as part of our customized pricing a wide variety of boxes in all sizes, including roll-off boxes, luggers ..read more

Here at Midwest Industrial Metals, we’re all about trending on social media. We’ve noticed that the most popular blog posts are usually about the 10-Best This or 25 Things You Didn’t Know about That. In that spirit, we present our list of MIMs’ six most-wanted metals from A (aluminum) to Z (zinc). We buy and sell non-ferrous, or base, metals. We buy primarily from industrial manufacturers, the demolition industry and from scrapyards. We prepare and upgrade metals and sell them to mills and foundries worldwide.  We accept deliveries at our Northlake facility or make collections from w ..read more

Being in the manufacturing business means there are a lot of materials being used. This also means a lot of waste is produced. Rather than throwing it away or letting it take up needed space in your facility, why not make a positive environmental impact and recycle your waste?  What Materials Can Be Recycled Recycling your materials does not have to be challenging; it can be quite simple. Although recycling is a great way to protect the environment, it’s important to be aware of what materials can be recycled. It can be a little confusing, but the good news is that most materials your man ..read more

When it comes to community support, Steve Cadkin, owner of Midwest Industrial Metals, believes that when his company does well,  “It should trickle down to employees and out to the community that has always supported us.” The family-owned and operated metal recycling company based in Northlake, Illinois, was founded in 1981. Cadkin became the new owner in 2002 and made community support a priority. One company initiative in place before he bought the company, and that he has continued, is the assemblage of the giant menorah in Christkindlmarket in Chicago’s Daley Plaza during the winter h ..read more

Demolition is a messy yet necessary business. Crews demolish old or unused buildings to make way for new spaces. In some cases, getting rid of a crumbling structure can be a matter of safety for people who work or live in surrounding buildings. Once the dust settles, the cleanup part of the project begins. There are several tips a good crew can use to help minimize the hassles that come with getting rid of debris safely. Create a Cleanup Plan Once the proper channels approve demolition plans, a crew can begin the various stages of the project. Initial planning for any demolition involves discu ..read more

Statistics show that the United States generates roughly over 7 billion tons of industrial waste every year. It contributes to high disposal costs that come each month. For that reason, many companies are trying, by all means, to minimize the garbage and head to regulatory standards. The benefits that come with waste reduction are as follows. Sustainability Waste reduction in your business is the lee-way to sustainability. For instance, if you can recycle and reuse materials in your venture, there will be minimal wastage. The best part is that if you can reduce the usage of raw materials so th ..read more