Sims Limited engages in buying, processing, and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals in Australia, China, India, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: North America Metal, Australia/New Zealand Metal, Investment in SA Recycling, Sims Lifecycle Services, and Global Trading Operations. It is also involved in the collection, processing, and trading of secondary raw material from iron and steel; and other metal alloys and residues, principally aluminum, lead, copper, zinc, and nickel bearing materials. The company also engages in the provision of environmental and data security services for the refurbishment, resale or commodity reclamation of IT assets recycled for commercial and post consumer suppliers. In addition, it provides secondary processing and other services comprising stevedoring and other sources of service. Sims Limited was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Mascot, Australia.