THE RECYCLING ASSOCIATION OF NC (RANC) SERVES AS A STATE-WIDE NONPROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN THE METALS RECYCLING INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE ASSOCIATION, WHICH INCLUDES BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC BUSINESSES, INCLUDES SCRAP RECYCLERS, EQUIPMENT VENDORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. RANC AIMS TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION AND ALL OTHER GROUPS INTERESTED IN OR AFFECTED BY THE METALS RECYCLING INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION, RANC HOPES TO PROMOTE CLOSER COOPERATION, GOODWILL, AND FRIENDLY INTERACTION BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS.