Born from a history of film industry innovation and quality, Rochester Silver Works, LLC (RSW) takes precious metal scrap to premium industrial materials. We offer unparalleled capabilities in film recycling, silver refining and silver chemical manufacturing. Our expert chemists, engineers, technicians and support professionals are all committed to the highest standards of quality and service. Once the silver department of Eastman Kodak Company, when Rochester Silver Works, LLC (RSW) opened it's doors as a private company in 2011, it already had nearly 100 years of experience to it's credit. All 55 highly skilled Kodak employees from the department stayed on board, bringing with them years of expertise, and a combined background in key products and services that is unequaled in the industry.  RSW has an expert staff of chemists, engineers, analytical technicians, operators and administrative personnel experienced in handling all forms of silver and film based materials for refining and recycling. RSW also retained a state of the art  manufacturing site which covers 10 acres of land and all necessary automated equipment. In our first three years as RSW we have added shucking (sorting) services, silver oxide  production and several new refining streams to our portfolio.

Silver nitrate, silver refining and film recycling business unit operations. Services include handling of all forms of silver and film based materials for refining and/or recycling. Manufacturer of silver nitrate, silver oxide and polyester film.Recycling of silver coated PET plastics such as photographic films and medical or industrial X-rays. Uses a specialized washing process for removing silver and other coated materials, resulting in a plastic base that can be reused in making plastic products for a variety of applications. Accepting lots from single gaylords to full truckloads. Sorting services are available in-house for medical records (NAID member). Refining and analytical services also available.

RSW specializes in the recycle of silver coated PET plastic, such as photographic films and medical/Industrial  x-rays.  As the former Silver Recovery Department of Eastman Kodak Company, we have a specialized, highly developed washing process for removing silver and other coated materials, resulting in a plastic base that can be reused in making plastic products for a variety of accredited applications.RSW has one of the largest smelting operations in North America. At nine feet in diameter our smelter can generate nearly 350,000 tz of silver in a single process. RSW purifies the silver output from its recycling operation by processing up to one million gallons of silver rich water per day through our water treating facility.RSW's laboratory capabilities includes modern analytical equipment with a professionally trained staff. Analysis is performed by Corrected Fire Assay, and supported by ICP and other current technologies. The lab staff is fully trained and possess undergraduate through graduate level technical degrees. Our services help clients determine the value of materials they purchase in advance or at spot.

Rochester Silver Works, LLC Rochester Silver Works, LLC (RSW) purchases various forms of silver bearing materials for recycling and refining. Resulting silver produced is used in the manufacture of high-grade invariant silver nitrate for use in a wide variety of applications. RSW silver nitrate is used to manufacture photographic and x-ray films; and, is also well suited for and used in other high quality non-photographic applications; including anti-microbial, catalyst, electronic, mirror, metal powders, metal pastes, batteries, to name a few. RSW offers socially responsible refining operations and reclamation services that can serve as a valuable resource to your manufacturing operation. Contact Us today to learn how your company can benefit.