CLARKSTON, Mich., Jan. 23, 2013 – Chase Plastics, a leading North American distributor of specialty engineering and commodity thermoplastics, experienced significant growth in Canada over the past several years, increasing sales revenue nearly 140 percent and adding about 26 customers.

“Our unmatched product line and portfolio of value-added services, combined with our ability to respond quickly to customer needs, have proven to be a great model to help processors in the United States with small- to medium-sized applications meet and exceed their business goals,” said Alan Arduini, vice president, sales, Chase Plastics. “We have successfully extended Chase Plastics’ outrageous customer service to processors north of the border, creating one unified North American market. We are proud of our growth in Canada and look forward to continued success in the New Year.”

Chase Plastics expanded its sales team in Canada in the past year, adding staff with extensive industry expertise and leadership experience to take on new challenges and contribute to the overall growth of the company.

From June 2009 to the end of 2011, the most recent data available, Chase Plastics tripled sales revenue in Ontario and more than doubled revenue in Quebec. Chase Plastics, a $181 million enterprise, has a total of 92 plastic professionals throughout North and Central America and serves more than 2,500 customers.

Chase Plastics’ long-term goal is to double revenue by 2020.

ABOUT CHASE PLASTICS

 
Chase Plastics distributes more than 6,400 varieties of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics from the industry’s leading manufacturers and global suppliers. In addition, Chase delivers engineering expertise, technical service, application development assistance, blending, repacking, inventory management and logistics services via a network of distribution centers, warehouses and sales locations throughout North and Central America.

Chase Plastics is redefining resin distribution with an approach to business that puts customer needs first. Formed in 1992, Chase Plastics has built its business on the ability to respond quickly with all of the flexibility and agility that its customers require. Based in Clarkston, Mich., Chase Plastics was founded by Kevin and Carole Chase, who serve as the company’s president and vice president, respectively. Find more information at ChasePlastics.com.

CLARKSTON, Mich., Jan. 9, 2013 – Chase Plastics, a leading North American distributor of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, announced today that it has appointed Alan Arduini to the newly created position of vice president, sales, effective immediately. Arduini will spearhead the company’s efforts to double revenue by 2020 and increase the number of its sellers and territories.

“As our sales volume and team continue to grow, it is crucial that we provide our frontline employees with the guidance and support Chase Plastics is known for delivering to our customers,” said Kevin Chase, president, Chase Plastics. “Alan’s promotion is an exciting development for us as we look to the future and the aggressive goals we have outlined for our company. We have put a proven leader and performer in charge of our sales management staff while keeping the entrepreneurial mindset and focus Chase Plastics is known for. This move also reduces the number of direct reports each member of our senior leadership team is responsible for managing, which will improve efficiency and our ability to provide more personal attention to our employees, customers and suppliers.”

In his new role overseeing the training, coaching, development and performance of Chase Plastics’ sales team, Arduini is tasked with grooming top-performing employees for advancement opportunities, including management positions.

“At Chase Plastics, we have an intensive training program for our new sellers, but training does not end with our new people,” Arduini said. “We believe in lifelong learning, which allows us to best serve our customers while we grow successfully as a company. At the same time, it provides our employees with an opportunity for personal growth and continued job satisfaction.”

Arduini, 50, is a Pittsburgh, Pa., native who resides in Carmel, Ind. In his new position, he will be responsible for achieving the company’s goal of expanding the team from 28 sales employees currently to 34 in 2016 and 39 in 2020. He joined Chase Plastics in 1996 and has served in a variety of roles, including as head of the company’s logistics and warehousing operations and, most recently, regional sales manager.

Chase Plastics, a $180 million enterprise, has hired 17 new employees in 2012 and has a total of 92 plastic professionals delivering outrageous customer service throughout North and Central America.

ABOUT CHASE PLASTICS
Chase Plastics distributes more than 6,400 varieties of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics from the industry’s leading manufacturers and global suppliers. In addition, Chase delivers engineering expertise, technical service, application development assistance, blending, repacking, inventory management and logistics services via a network of distribution centers, warehouses and sales locations throughout North and Central America.

Chase Plastics is redefining resin distribution with an approach to business that puts customer needs first. Formed in 1992, Chase Plastics has built its business on the ability to respond quickly with all of the flexibility and agility that its customers require. Based in Clarkston, Mich., Chase Plastics was founded by Kevin and Carole Chase, who serve as the company’s president and vice president, respectively. Find more information at ChasePlastics.com.