Gannon & Scott marks 100 years

This year, Gannon & Scott, headquartered in Cranston, Rhode Island, celebrates 100 years in the precious metals refining business.

“Without a doubt, the cornerstone of our success and longevity depends on customers who are committed to quality not just in terms of returns on refining, but also in processes and relationships,” President Chris Jones says. “Our customers drive our determination to go above and beyond their expectations.”

Beginning in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1919, the company says it built its success on relationships, reclaiming gold and silver for jewelry manufacturers and silversmiths. Today, Gannon & Scott offers a wide range of metals refining and assaying services from processing facilities. In addition to jewelry, the company serves customers in electronics and industrial manufacturing, plating and surface finishing, defense, aerospace, medical and electronic scrap recycling.

Jones observes that while business still depends on personal relationships, transparency, integrity and regulatory compliance are more important than ever in the industry.

“That means it’s crucial that refiners have the right processes, procedures and controls to handle customer materials responsibly,” he says.

In terms of environmental leadership and sustainability, Gannon & Scott, a charter member of the Precious Metals Association of North America (PMA), Fairfax, Virginia, designed its TRu3Tec thermal reduction system, which features the ability to accept a highly diverse and ever-changing stream of materials with what the company calls one of the most advanced environmental control systems in the industry.

In addition, the company’s processing facilities in Phoenix and Cranston are zero-discharge facilities. The Cranston headquarters features more than an acre of solar panels, which generate enough energy to power 60 homes.