Sims Recycling Solutions Becomes a Member of the Transported Asset Protection Assoctiation (TAPA)
With Security concerns on the rise and an estimated $30 billion in losses each year in cargo thefts (according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation) it is time for companies to search for ways to increase their security standards.
- Sacramento, CA (1888PressRelease) July 20, 2011 - Sims Recycling Solutions, the world's largest electronics recycler has become a member of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). TAPA is an international Association that implements security standards for logistics pipelines in an effort to fight against cargo crime. Members of TAPA work together and share information to prevent thefts, develop supply chain security standards, and work with government agencies.
"This Association is a great resource in helping Sims stay on top of cargo crime", stated Steve Skurnac, President, Sims Recycling Solutions, Americas. "Computers and electronics are desired items which make this a rising concern for electronics recyclers. We hope to raise awareness of this issue to other recyclers in the industry as well."
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, industry experts estimate all cargo thefts ring up as much as $30 billion in losses each year.
Sims Recycling Solutions is a proud member of several organizations and associations. To view a list of the industry affiliations please visit http://us.simsrecycling.com/about-us/affiliations.
Sims Recycling Solutions
Sims Recycling Solutions (www.us.simsrecycling.com) is the world's largest electrical and electronics recovery and recycling company with 42 sites across the globe.
Sims Recycling Solutions recycles all types of electronic equipment and enables businesses to meet both their social and legal obligations in the treatment of surplus electronics. The company's asset management and recovery service enables businesses and public sector organizations to sustain the value of IT and electronic equipment, in a legally compliant, data secure, fully traceable and environmentally sustainable manner.
In North America, Sims Recycling Solutions operates 13 sites in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Ontario, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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