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Transactions with Affiliated Companies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Transactions with Affiliated Companies  
Transactions with Affiliated Companies

Note 10. Transactions with Affiliated Companies

The company purchases and sells recycled and scrap metal, steel, and purchases transportation services with other smaller affiliated companies, including equity method investments. These transactions for the years ended December 31, are as follows (in thousands):

2023

2022

2021

Sales

$

680,004

$

791,523

$

32,107

Accounts receivable

73,245

79,769

5,049

Purchases

167,798

127,860

163,453

Accounts payable

9,685

9,934

13,722