Maguire & Strickland Refining

Since 1987, Maguire & Strickland Refining has established itself as a trusted leader in precious metal refining and environmental waste management. Founded by John Maguire, whose expertise in metallurgy and recycling spans decades, we specialize in serving the jewelry and dental industries with precision and integrity. Our state-of-the-art refining processes recover gold, platinum, palladium, and silver from scrap materials while maintaining rigorous quality standards. We pioneered innovative solutions for dental amalgam recycling, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while maximizing returns for clients. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through dual-sample assaying and multiple settlement options, including bullion exchanges and wire transfers. With a client base spanning independent jewelers to large dental labs, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to deliver consistent, fair valuations.

Our team's industry leadership extends to advisory roles in environmental policy and active participation in professional associations. We prioritize operational efficiency through advanced metallurgical techniques while maintaining a customer-centric approach that values long-term relationships over transactional interactions. Our facility's capacity to process materials of all scalesfrom single extracted teeth to industrial carpetingensures comprehensive service for businesses of all sizes. This combination of technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client-focused service has sustained our reputation as a Midwest industry leader for over three decades.