END COPPER THEFT

"If we could close the loop and make it more difficult for thieves to sell stolen copper, I think we could put an end to copper theft."

Purchasing Engineer for large regional utility

We all play a part.

Copper theft is a global epidemic. The biggest problem to curbing theft is having physical proof for prosecution.

This site is designed for the utility industry and their partners against copper theft—recyclers and law enforcement—as a place to share information.

Learn how Proof Positive Copper, Southwire’s traceable theft-deterrent solution, helps utilities, recyclers and law enforcement by clicking the buttons below.

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

Physical proof of rightful ownership is the key ingredient missing in most copper theft cases. Learn how Proof Positive Copper provides this information in a web-based tracking system, allowing law enforcement to get another criminal off the streets. Go
Recyclers

Recyclers

Recyclers are on the front lines of this issue and have a responsibility to report suspected theft. But without physical proof, prosecution is unlikely. Learn how Proof Positive Copper provides quick visual identification of stolen copper and makes verifying ownership an easy task. Go
Utilities

Utilities

Utilities frustrated with the seemingly never-ending cycle of theft and replacement now have another option: Proof Positive Copper. Don't just know it's your copper -- prove it's your copper. learn why Operations and Loss Prevention love this solution. Go