Direct Refinery Processing Program
Direct Refinery Catalytic Converter Processing
Documented, Assay-Based Settlement for High-Volume Commercial Suppliers
Every commercial lot is received, documented, processed, sampled, assayed, and settled using a transparent refinery process designed for long-term supplier relationships.
What Direct Refinery Processing Means
Western Automotive Cores provides documented, assay-based direct refinery catalytic converter processing for automotive recyclers, salvage yards, dismantlers, core buyers, repair networks, and qualified commercial suppliers throughout the United States.
Rather than selling catalytic converters individually based on estimated piece values, qualified commercial suppliers can process their material as a combined lot through our Direct Refinery Processing program.
After processing, a representative sample is collected and analyzed by our refinery's laboratory to determine the platinum, palladium, and rhodium content of the lot.
Your settlement is then calculated using the laboratory assay results, applicable payable percentages, current precious metal prices, agreed processing terms, and any applicable fees.
How Direct Refinery Processing Works
Initial Consultation
We review your material type, estimated volume, frequency, location, and account requirements.
Material Received and Documented
Each lot is counted, weighed, identified, and entered into the applicable tracking process.
Processing and Sampling
The catalytic converter material is processed to create a representative sample of the combined lot.
Refinery Laboratory Assay
The representative sample is analyzed to determine the assayed platinum, palladium, and rhodium content.
Settlement Calculation
Settlement is calculated from the refinery assay, applicable payable percentages, metal prices, processing terms, and fees.
Settlement Reporting
The supplier receives the applicable weight, assay, pricing, deduction, and settlement documentation.
Ongoing Supplier Relationship
Qualified suppliers can establish repeat processing procedures based on their volume and account needs.
Commercial Processing Requirements
The direct refinery processing program is designed for established commercial suppliers with consistent volume.
Commercial accounts must complete the required supplier and business documentation before shipping or delivering material.
Commercial suppliers with smaller recurring volumes are encouraged to contact us to discuss available purchasing and processing options.
Commercial Suppliers Outside Nevada
Qualified suppliers outside Southern Nevada can ship catalytic converter material to our North Las Vegas processing facility after establishing an account and receiving shipping instructions. Do not ship catalytic converter material before account approval and coordination with Western Automotive Cores.
Who This Program Is For
The direct refinery program is designed for businesses that generate catalytic converter material regularly as part of their operations.
- Automotive recyclers
- Salvage yards
- Auto dismantlers
- Catalytic converter and automotive core buyers
- Repair networks
- Commercial scrap suppliers
- Businesses with recurring catalytic converter volume
Settlement Documentation
Received Material Count
Documented count of catalytic converters received per lot.
Processed Material Weight
Weight of processed material submitted for laboratory assay.
Representative Assay Results
Assayed platinum, palladium, and rhodium content of the processed material.
Settlement Calculation
Metal prices used for settlement, applicable payable percentages, processing charges and other deductions, and final settlement calculation. Final reporting varies according to the supplier agreement and refinery settlement structure.
Why Suppliers Choose Western Automotive Cores
- Assay-based settlement tied to documented refinery results
- Documented material tracking from intake through settlement
- Commercial processing capability for qualifying lots
- Direct refinery processing pathway
- Long-term supplier relationships
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Whether you're processing recurring commercial volume or exploring a direct refinery relationship for the first time, our team can explain the program, review your material, and discuss whether our commercial processing program is the right fit for your business.
Serving commercial catalytic converter suppliers since 2019 with documented refinery processing and transparent, assay-based settlements.
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