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Need an android app for your scrap yard?
PopScrap.com has developed a world class multi-site multi-lingual cloud based android application that also is formatted for Windows 7 and 8 Devices.
PopScrap software is a fully state compliant software application with many if not most of the features offered by its competitors for a fraction of the price.
PopScrap integrates with ID Scanners, Fingerprint Scanners, Singature Pads, Cameras, QuickBooks integration and ATM cash /coin dispensers.
The android app for your scrap yard can be installed on most Android smartphones and tablets and be fully state compliant without the purchase of any other hardware.
PopScrap, like all android apps can be downloaded in seconds and you can be printing fully state compliant tickets in minutes.
"It really is, so advanced...its simple", claims the company founder.
Now scrap yards of all sizes and from anywhere in the world can access their data 24/7 because PopScrap offers a secure website that allows owners, managers and brokers to view the information in real time along with images.
Even the local sheriff detectives are super impressed since PopScrap offers a website for the local authorities to view transactions in real time in an effort to curb metal theft and aleviates the need for the sheriff to visit the yard every time a crime report is filed.
The scrap industry will never be the same, PopScrap has changed the game forever by offering lower prices, quicker installs with the largest buttons in the biz. Super easy is the first thing we hear from our customers and the owners are very grateful since PopScrap saves thier company a significant amount of time and upfront money when implementing PopScrap.
You can get a free version of the program for testing by calling 888-440--8858 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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| DURABILITY | MIL-STD-810G, 4-foot drop and all-weather IP65 dust and water resistant design |
| HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE | Android™ tablet with hardware encryption and embedded, enterprise-grade security and management - Dual-core 1.2Ghz processor |
| DISPLAY | 10.1–inch, daylight-readable multi touch + digitizer |
| SECURITY | FIPS140-2-(Level 2) compliant for impenetrable protection |
| INTERFACE AND EXPANSION | MicroSD card slot; Micro-USB and Micro HDMI ports |
| WIRELESS | Dedicated GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and optional 4G LTE |
| WARRANTY | 3-year warranty with business-class support |
One of the companies present at MWC 2013 in Barcelona was Fujitsu, who unveiled the Stylistic M702 slate, one that’s destined for engineers and construction site workers, exposed to contact with water and rough shocks. The device is resilient to such types of stress.
It’s oriented towards the business area and work in the field. The device can be used in rough terrain and wet areas, where notebooks and tablets are damaged by water or dust usually. Fujitsu Stylistic M702 weighs 590 grams, runs Android and it’s also resilient to scratches. The device offers 4G and WiFi connectivity, as well as NFC and the slate has some special security features, like fingerprint sensor, hard disk encryption and tracking and recovery of data from the distance.
When running a cash based business, cash security is paramount, both from your employees perspective and also your customers.
PopScrap is offering a affordable secure atm payment center that automatically integrates with your PopScrap cashier station.


You can use this 4 cassette dispenser as an under the counter dispenser to your cashier or turn it around and dispense directly to the customer.
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As more and more scrap yards and recycling centers sign on as monthly subscribers to PopScrap services its becoming clearer and clearer why.
Why?
Here is why...
First, its easy to get installed in under 15 minutes or less and be running fully state compliant tickets in less than 30 minutes.
Second, its a really affordable scrap metal management software system to get started, the average customer purchases 2 Smart Station Workstation Licenses.
Continue readingLooking for a scrap recycling software program?
PopScrap has been listening and responding to scrap yards since 2006, and after 5 years of studing the industry PopScrap released its first recycling software version in August 2011.
PopScrap has 2 affordable recycling software packages that can be used in conjunction or separately, PopScrap is the scale ticketing application and BOSS (Back Office Support Software) is the online web based management system. For yards that need a reduced package but still need full compliance can use PopScrap via a month to month subscription. For larger operations that need a full inventory system with shipping will need BOSS and PopScrap.
As the scrap industry prepares for the 2013 ISRI EXPO in Florida on April 9-13.
PopScap will not be attending this year thanks to the many new customers who are leaving their out dated software and flocking to PopScrap's reliable and trusted software solutions.
With an average of 10 new customers per month around the world PopScrap is overwhelmed with installs and training new clients.
As PopScrap continues to add new features and special requests from its new client base PopScrap is afforded the opportunity to raise its prices and get closer to the industry standard market prices for scrap software and hardware solutions.
New prices can be found on the Simple Pricing page and are as follows
1. One Time Setup and Training fee $2490
(travel expenses not included)
2. Monthly Subscription $198
(Includes database hosting, program updates and tech support)
3. Choose your number of Smart WorkStations
($4990 per Workstations, Includes software/hardware for full compliance)
Add a Smartphone or Tablet License
$990 set up fee and $98 per month for hosting and support.
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A Fish Story by William Clint Kelley, Sumiton Iron & Metal, a PopScrap.com user.
Mr. James Bramlett, Came to Sumiton Iron & Metal, as a new customer February 27, 2012. I never would have thought after bringing in three loads of scrap that day that the next time I saw him would be when he pulls onto the lot on February 28, 2012, asking our scale master to certify the weight of a fish! Don Kelley and John Buckelew where handling the situation for Mr. Bramlett. With me having no clue what was going on, I was called out to have a look. Shock is the only word I know to use; it was the largest fish I had ever seen!
On February 28th PopScrap Software was used to record a world record BASS in Arkansas. Sumiton Iron and Metal, located in Suminton, Alabama.
The fish was a Striped Bass weighing 70lbs and was recorded with time, date and weight using PopScrap.com Software.
Follow this link to the newspaper story, you will see PopScrap tickets with images where time, date and weight were recorded.
Are you starting a scrap recycling business?
As a software and hardware provider to the scrap and recycling industry we have assisted many yards with their initial set up and start up planning.
As scrap metal compliance consultants PopScrap.com comes along side the new business and assists with traffic flow studies, scale placement and overall hardware placement plans to help increase customer satisfaction, and maintain compliance with current scrap laws.
Getting into compliance in the scrap metal industry is getting tougher and more expensive every day as new compliance laws are being passed by law makers who fail to understand the weight and burden they are placing on the smaller mom and pop operations that are the backbone of America's scrap metal industry.
Many scrap metal dealers have closed their doors over new scrap metal laws. Several dealers have reported that the requirements have stalled their flow of scrap metals cutting the flow of scrap metal in half as many of their customers don't have the required documents to sell scrap metal.
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PopScrap has released its new 2013 pricing for its fully state compliance scrap app.
For $2990 and $98/mo users can now instantly download the only app of its kind in the recycling industry.
If you are under compliance regulations or just need a scrap recycling program then PopScrap is the clear leader in the industry when it comes to compliance smartphone or tablet apps.
Many have been wrongly informed about PopScrap software.
Although most of our customers see the advantages of CLOUD BASED software not all PopScrap use our cloud servers.
PopScrap does offer an offline version where a local server or a remote cloud server is used to store ticketing information.
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Compliance Monitoring for the next generation.
ScrapShield is sure to change the scrap and recycling industry forever.
For the first time in the history of the scrap and recycling industry, scrap owners can now rest assured they are in full compliance with each and every ticket. ScrapShield Compliance Monitoring is the new product offering from PopScrap.com Inc.
Continue readingPopScrap has been hard at work getting ready to release brand new product and services to the scrap and recycling industry.
We are very excited about this new product and services combination that we are preparing a new website, new marketing materials and have brought on new personel to support the new influx of companies that will start to flock to PopScrap.com inc., as their new solution provider in the recycling industry.