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Section 1 - Governing Principles of Employment

1-1 Interco

For employees who are commencing employment with Interco ("Interco Trading, Inc." or "the
Company"), on behalf of Interco, let me extend a warm and sincere welcome.

For employees who have been with us, thanks for your past and continued service.

I extend my personal best wishes for success and happiness here at Interco. We understand that it is
our employees who provide the services that our customers rely upon, and who will enable us to create
new opportunities in the years to come.

Rob Feldman, President

1-2 Company History

Since 1996, Interco has been a global metals and electronics recycling company headquartered in
Madison, IL. Interco provides metal recycling services to a broad array of industrial, dealer, and
government organizations. Our company specializes in the placement of smelter ready materials
throughout the world through our strong partnerships with end consumers in the United States,
Europe, South America, and Asia. Our team consisting of commercial, logistics, administrative, and
operations departments strives to deliver innovative solutions, competitive pricing, and quality service
throughout the supply chain. Our primary focus is creating and executing efficient solutions for both
our suppliers and customers. Additionally, our Trading Division utilizes Interco’s strong logistics and
international regulatory knowledge base to facilitate the smooth shipment of our clients’ export cargo.

1-3 Equal Employment Opportunity

Interco is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived
race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or
handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated
to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training,
compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental
limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue
hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because
of a physical or mental condition, please contact Human Resources.

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