Enhanced Technology at Arch Enterprises Accommodates the Rising Price of Gold

Mexico, MO (December 2009) -- In a market that fluctuates everyday, the price of gold has steadily increased. Today gold has reached record highs, reaching above $1,200.00 USD per ounce. Arch Enterprises, precious metal refiner is poised to accommodate the growing population looking to sell gold with superior gold testing equipment. As a refiner, Arch Enterprises has the technology to test and refine materials by the ton, as well as serve the consumer market.

"We use an XRF analytical machine that allows us to pinpoint the amount of precious metal available in an item without causing any damage to the material," said Julie DiNatale, national sales manager for Arch Enterprises. "Our facility is designed to handle high volumes of precious metal bearing items. And we are positioned to accept smaller amounts of material from consumers. Even with the increase in people looking to sell gold, we can send a check in the mail within three days or less after we receive the items."

Many gold buyers do not have the ability, facilities, equipment, technology or permits to recover precious metal. They send items to refiners when the gold content is worth more melted. Consumers can research this information and go directly to the refiner to avoid commissions and charges from jewelers, pawn shops and online dealers. Arch Enterprises' XRF machine excites the ions in the tested item with a florescent x-ray, creating a comprehensive composite that accounts for 100 percent of the metal content.

"People can only speculate about how long gold prices will continue on this upswing," said Julie DiNatale, national sales manager for Arch Enterprises. "The best advice I can give people looking to sell is that you have to be comfortable with your gold refiner, watch the price of gold and have an idea of the value of your items. You can also tell a lot about a company by their partners and endorsers, so give prospects a call or check out their website."

Because Arch Enterprises has the technology and capacity to handle large volumes of high and low grade material, the company has worked with dental laboratories, industrial operations, medical facilities and more. While Arch Enterprises offers between 80 and 90 percent on gold items to consumers, some minimums still apply. Free quotes are available from Arch Enterprises over the phone at 800-835-0478 or on their contact form at http://www.archenterprises.com.

About Arch Enterprises
Arch Enterprises is one of the nation's leading precious metal refineries. Located in the heart of Missouri, Arch Enterprises became incorporated in 1997 and provides recovery services for all scrap precious metal materials including gold, platinum, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium and ruthenium. Arch Enterprises performs extraction services for the photo, medical, dental and jewelry industries but also works with consumers on a regular basis to recover metals from old coins, flatware, jewelry and other decorative pieces. Chemical manufacturing and plating companies also rely on Arch Enterprises, as one of few precious metal refineries in the U.S. that offers recycling services for metal-containing chemical catalysts. For more information about Arch Enterprises or to receive a quote for metal refining services, visit http://www.archenterprises.com or call 1-800-835-0478.

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