Gannon & Scott
Gannon & Scott provides Precious Metals Refining and Reclamation services at both their Cranston, Rhode Island and Phoenix, Arizona processing facilities. Gannon & Scott specializes in serving a multitude of industries that generate precious metal bearing waste including electronic scrap, jewelry scrap, as well as a multitude of precious metals bearing waste streams that contains Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium. Established in 1919, Gannon & Scott provides precious metals refining services to many of the world`s most discerning corporations, as well as numerous Government Agencies.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Service provider
- Industry Type:
- Metal Recycling
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1919
About Us
For nearly a century, Gannon & Scott has continued to grow and thrive – surviving wars, depressions, recessions and continuously changing market conditions. Throughout, our main focus has never changed. All of us at Gannon & Scott – from our leadership to our employees – share a strong belief that conducting business with the utmost professionalism will help us continue to serve our customers far into the future. We meet these goals on a daily basis by focusing on three key components of our business:
- Quality Service & Support -
What our customers think about the types and quality of our services & products is paramount. Customer Service is more than a buzzword at Gannon & Scott. It’s a continuous process where what we learn helps shape the way in which we strive to deliver our services. This ensures that we continuously improve our ability to meet your needs – and your bottom line.
- Meeting Your Needs with Experience & Expertise -
You have diverse needs, and as you will see, our experience is just as diverse. We are proud of the relationships we have formed over the past 90 years. Alongside our clients, we have faced many challenges and have succeeded because of our out-of-the-box thinking and clear focus on our customer's needs through constant investment in processing technology and the knowledge and skills of our employees.
- Advanced Technology -
Our cutting-edge solutions help keep us – and you – head and shoulders above the competition. Our knowledgeable staff and intense market focus help us develop strong relationships and value-added services to our customers and suppliers.
- Financial Strength -
In today’s ever-changing precious metals market financial capability is a critical element in long-term stability and global market strength.
We maintain direct relationships with several worldwide market makers including our primary financier, Bank of Nova Scotia and its ScotiaMocatta operation, a leader in the global precious metals industry.
We have a longstanding relationship (over 50 years) with our dollar and cash management banking institution, the country’s largest.
These relationships enable us to offer a variety of settlement options including advances and early settlements, account credits, metal transfers with third parties and physical delivery.
Effective cash management enables Gannon & Scott to pay promptly – no delays or excuses. Regardless of the payment cycle terms, we believe that Gannon & Scott offers unparalleled bottom line yields.
- Insurance -
At Gannon & Scott, we work with the most financially stable insurance institutions and invest in the most comprehensive insurance and risk management policies offered.
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Gannon & Scott maintains our commitment to excellence, playing various roles in several industry and scientific organizations, including:
- Analytical Laboratory - ISO 9001:2008 Certified
- CCR - Central Contract Registry
- ITAR Certified/Compliant
- CHWMEG
- IPMI - International Precious Metals Institute
- IMAPS - The International Microelectronics and Packaging Society
- AESFS - American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society
- MJSA - Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America
- JBT - Jeweler’s Board of Trade
- ASM - American Society for Metals
- ASIS - American Society of Industrial Security
- SUA - The Silver Users Association
HISTORY
Gannon & Scott was founded in 1919 in Providence, RI by former office manager John Gannon and partner Fred P. Scott. From those early days, Gannon & Scott has grown into a world leader in providing the latest in customized precious metals refining, reclamation and physical/intellectual property destruction services to world leaders in a variety of fields.
Gannon & Scott was one of the first businesses to recognize the rapidly expanding capabilities of metal refinement technology. In the 1960’s, the expansion of the space program brought about a boom in both the electronic and personal computing industries which lead to an increased demand for precious metals. Gannon & Scott helped fill that need as it went through great lengths to invest in itself. The result was a period of growth for Gannon & Scott that has yet to subside.
In 1985, Gannon & Scott designed and built their Rhode Island facility. The company continued to expand its facilities in the 90's to accommodate the increasing market demand for its services, first expanding its headquarters in 1995 and then again in 1999, bringing the total square footage of their home facility to 43,000 square feet.
In 2000, Gannon & Scott acquired a 42,000 square foot Phoenix, AZ precious metals processing facility. This state-of-the-art facility nearly doubled Gannon & Scott's capacity. Recently celebrating its 90th Anniversary, the widespread use of precious metals and their increasing value has changed the face of Gannon & Scott from a small operation servicing a local industry to a truly global organization.
Today, Gannon & Scott continues to grow, expanding its influence into the global marketplace, boasting a truly international presence. Operating one of the highest capacity processing facilities in the United States, the company continues to set the industry standard for precious metals refining.
Facilities
Secure & Safe Facilities
Gannon & Scott understands that the fundamental condition for any business to thrive is offering a sense of security. Our facilities provide a comprehensive security program which offers 24-hour, multi-level system & vault facility to safeguard what's important to you.
We track your materials through each stage of processing to ensure the lot's integrity. Our process guarantees complete product destruction and maintains the utmost standards of customer confidentiality. Our Central Business Management System provides a secure standard-based information system that supports all receiving, processing, settlement, and accounting business functions giving you both financial and physical security. Additionally, a Certificate of Destruction can be provided upon request.
Environmentally Safe
We are proud of the fact that all of our facilities are environmentally safe and are zero discharge. We use proper equipment, such as scrubbers, dust collectors and secondary burners to control our emissions. We are fully licensed and insured to transport hazardous waste in Rhode Island, Arizona, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Hampshire.
Our credo as an environmentally friendly company requires that we limit the exposure of our employees, clients and technicians from potentially harmful products. The facilities are in full compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation, the RI Department of Environmental Management and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Corporate Social Responsibility
At Gannon & Scott, we believe corporate responsibility establishes a new framework for how companies that want to lead should operate, innovate and communicate with stakeholders, whether they're friends or critics. They include increased customer preference, management of risk, respect, and the creation of additional value for our company.
Gannon & Scott remains committed to maintaining the highest standards in every aspect of our business. The underlying focus of our commitment is our goal of meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers, employees, suppliers and communities.
Customers
At Gannon & Scott, we believe that trust is the fundamental condition by which all business is conducted. Our #1 priority has been and continues to be our clients. Our corporate commitment is to be transparent and honest at all times with our customers in hopes of building and maintaining trust through the duration of the business relationship. We aim to provide the best possible service to our customers in each and every transaction. When customers do business with us, they can be confident that they are working with a productive and reliable partner.
- Gannon & Scott affirms that your quoted rates are transparent and all inclusive
- We offer prompt, courteous, and thorough after-sales service to our clients
- Only established and recognized market prices are the basis for your settlements
- We maintain the highest standards of client confidentiality
- Gannon & Scott will recommend the most cost effective and efficient refining process to maximize the precious metal recovery from your material
- Your material is processed in an environmentally safe manner
- Waste and deleterious elements are disposed of properly thereby limiting your liability
Employees
There is no greater asset to Gannon & Scott than our employees. We strive to provide an environment that fosters the growth of all employees, allowing them to cultivate their careers. Our commitment to our employees is expressed by our Guiding Principles. In order to attract, retain and develop our employees at all levels, Gannon & Scott promises to:
- Offer compensation and benefits which are competitive within our industry;
- To provide opportunities for individual growth and assist employees in realizing their potential by providing comprehensive training, development and promotional opportunities;
- Provide full compliance with all laws with regards to non-discrimination, harassment on the grounds of race, ancestry, national origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age;
- To provide safe and secure work facilities and conditions with the objective of safeguarding the health and general well-being of our employees;
- To require all of our employees to maintain safe and effective work practices, including observing all legislated health and safety requirements.
Communities
Gannon & Scott appreciates the trust that its customers and communities place in the company to operate safe, clean and reliable facilities. In addition to focusing on business goals, Gannon & Scott has committed itself to being an active member of the community. As such, it is very important to us to have a relationship with the broader community and to use our skills and creative energy to make a difference where we can.
Our commitment to the community is as follows:
- To support appropriate civic, community, educational and charitable organizations;
- To respect the environment;
- To encourage Gannon & Scott employees to practice good citizenship and support community activities;
- To act as a strong proponent of economic and community development.
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