Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sabin Metal Corporation do?
Sabin Metal Corporation specializes in the recovery, recycling, and refining of precious metals from industrial materials. We work with spent catalysts, electronic scrap, and manufacturing byproducts to extract every possible ounce of platinum, palladium, gold, silver, and other precious metals—returning the highest possible value to our customers.
Who does Sabin Metals work with?
Sabin Metals works with industrial companies across the pharmaceutical, petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, electronics, fuel cell, and nitric acid/agrochemical industries. Our customers range from large multinational corporations to specialized manufacturers who use or produce precious metal-bearing materials as part of their operations.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes. Sabin does business all over the world. We have senior management based in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and maintain international sales offices in Rotterdam, Dubai, Mexico City, and Shanghai. Our Sabin International Logistics Corporation (SILC) is a licensed freight broker and hazardous materials carrier that handles secure transport of customer materials from locations worldwide to our U.S. processing plants.
Where are Sabin Metals facilities located?
Sabin operates three primary processing facilities in North America: our Main Plant and sales office in Scottsville, NY; Sabin Metal West Corp. in Williston, ND; and SMC Canada Ltd. in Cobalt, Ontario. Our corporate headquarters is in East Hampton, NY. We also maintain international sales offices in Rotterdam, Dubai, Mexico City, and Shanghai.
What industries typically work with Sabin Metals?
Sabin serves companies in the pharmaceutical, petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, electronics, fuel cell, and nitric acid/agrochemical industries. Any industry that uses precious metals in its production processes—whether in catalysts, electronic components, or manufacturing equipment—can benefit from Sabin's recovery and refining services.
How long has Sabin Metals been in business?
Sabin Metal Corporation has been in business for over 80 years. The company was founded in the 1940s and has grown from a scrap metal operation into one of the largest independent precious metals refiners in North America, serving customers across the globe.
What types of precious metals do you recover?
Sabin recovers and refines platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, rhenium, gold, and silver. We process these metals from a wide range of industrial materials including spent catalysts, electronic scrap, plating solutions, and manufacturing byproducts.
Why should companies choose Sabin Metals?
Sabin combines over 80 years of experience with best-in-class sampling, analysis, and pyro-metallurgical refining techniques to deliver the highest possible returns. We offer a complete suite of services under one roof—from logistics and sampling to refining and metal management—backed by rigorous environmental and quality standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Can Sabin Metals help evaluate new materials?
Yes. Sabin offers free in-plant evaluations where our experts examine your systems and waste streams to identify opportunities to maximize precious metal recovery. We work with customers to assess new materials and determine the most effective recovery process for their specific needs.
