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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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To our valued customers and suppliers,

President Trump recently declared a state of emergency and public health emergency amid the growing number of COVID-19 coronavirus outbreaks in the region.  As a precaution to keep our employees and their families as safe as possible, effective Monday March 16, 2020, Chase Plastics has implemented a plan to allow our team to work remotely for the next 2 weeks, at minimum.  This decision was made to ensure the health and safety of our team, as well as to do our part as a private business to help thwart the advance of this virus.

Chase Plastics’ Business Continuity Team has been planning for this situation, or an unexpected event, for decades.  We are prepared.  Our employees are set up technologically to continue to deliver the Outrageous Customer Service that you have come to expect from Chase Plastics.

Chase Plastics has been in constant contact with our supply base to ensure that there has not been a disruption in supply of the thermoplastic resin that we distribute.  To date, we have confirmed that none of our products are currently directly affected by the coronavirus outbreak in any of the affected countries.

We have recently experienced some extensions, up to two weeks, on lead-times from our suppliers with manufacturing locations in Asia Pacific and Europe due to logistical limitations.  As a stocking distributor, Chase Plastics is making the necessary internal adjustments to our stocking levels, plus proactively notifying customers individually on any lead-time extensions.

Additionally, we are working extremely close with our warehousing and logistical networks to ensure that our customers deliveries arrive on time, as expected.  To date, we have not experienced disruptions; however, we will continue to manage with our supply chain partners.

We continue to monitor the latest and most accurate information on this virus through the Centers of Disease Control (CDC).  We will remain in constant communication with our supply base and will proactively notify our valued customers of any potential or expected disruption in supply or extended lead-times.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Chase Plastics’ Account Manager or Service Specialist.

Thank you in advance,

Adam Paulson

Vice President of Operations

Chase Plastics named #3 on Plastics News Best Places to Work list for 2020

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Plastics News
Jordan Vitick
Special Projects Editor

Twenty companies have made Plastics News’ seventh annual Best Places to Work list. The winner will be announced at PN’s Executive Forum, held Feb. 24-26 in Naples, Fla.

Some companies have their own “currency” that can be traded in for cash or gift cards. Others give team members free trips. Several have potlucks, wellness programs and appreciation awards for years of service. No two are the same, but they all have satisfied employees.

In the Best Places to Work employee benchmark report, of companies that made the top 20 list, 96 percent of employees indicated they enjoy the work they do and 94 percent feel “very satisfied” with their employer. Additionally, 95 percent felt safety is a top priority at their organization.

 

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Chase Plastics sets holiday donation record

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Chase Plastic Services Inc. has made the holidays a little brighter with its fourth annual Giving Card campaign.

This year’s campaign wrapped up on Dec. 20, with Chase — a resin distributor based in Clarkston, Mich. — donating a total of $7,500 to three charities that had been nominated by the firm’s customers.

In previous years, the company donated $1,000 to three charities, but officials said in a news release that because of the overwhelming response and the compelling stories of giving, three deserving charities were selected to receive donations of $2,500 each this year.

 

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Chase Plastics to Distribute DSM Engineering Plastics’ products until May 4, 2020

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Dear Valued Customer,

Yesterday, Chase Plastics’ leadership was notified that DSM Engineering Plastics will not be renewing our distribution contract.  To clarify DSM’s press release (attached), please see their termination letter below.  We will continue to fulfill our contractual obligations with DSM Engineering Plastics throughout the remainder of our existing agreement and will continue to be an assured source of supply until May 4, 2020.

Chase Plastics has had an excellent 23-year track record of growth with DSM Engineering Plastics, and we are currently their largest stocking distributor in North America.  Our commitment to you is to ensure a smooth transition to DSM direct or another channel.  Your account manager will be in contact with you to discuss how your business will be affected by these changes. 

As your trusted distribution partner, we have worked with you to ensure that your needs are met through our dedicated staff, extensive North American warehousing network, flexible inventory management programs, quick response, and on-time delivery options.  Through the transition ending May 4, 2020, we are more committed than ever to support your business.

Once again, thank you for your partnership and for choosing Chase Plastic Services to fulfill your product needs.  We look forward to continuing to provide quality products and the high level of service your business has come to expect from Chase Plastics.   

Best Regards,
Kevin Chase
President

 


 

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Chase Plastics breaks ground on South Bend warehouse expansion – Capacity to increase by 60%

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Originally built in South Bend in 2016, Chase Plastics’ state-of-the-art central distribution center is slated for a major expansion in 2019. The addition, which officially broke ground on June 18, increases the total warehouse capacity by more than 60% with an added 80,000 square feet of storage, giving a total capacity of 206,000 square feet. Five additional loading docks are planned for the facility as well as new racking, equipment upgrades, and more, helping drive operational efficiencies with increased material throughput of approximately 33%.

While the building has only been in existence for a little more than three years, the need for the $4 million expansion was apparent due to the Company’s product line growth and, above all, the desire to consistently provide “outrageous service” to their customers.  “The investment in this warehouse is not just an investment in the community, but also for our customers,” said Mike Hall, Warehouse Manager. “This enables greater stocking capacity and the ability to offer our customers value-added services including custom blending, box to bulk, material repackaging and later cut-off times all focused on meeting customer material requirements in the dynamic market where they compete.”

 

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SPE Detroit: Chase Plastics now authorized distributor of Jabil Engineered Materials

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SPE DETROIT, March 2019

Forming a new, unique partnership with Jabil, Chase Plastics is now an authorized distributor for Jabil Engineered Materials, the line of engineered materials for additive manufacturing designed to improve the performance, durability, and tolerance of 3D printed production parts. The benefits are far-reaching — and exponentially valuable — giving customers advantages in costs, prototyping, quality control, validation and, ultimately, production.

“By partnering with Jabil, we are broadening our portfolio with high-quality materials for 3D printing to help our customers focus on driving productivity and reducing costs,” said Chase Plastics’ Vice President, Adam Paulson. “The fact that Jabil chose Chase Plastics as a distributor because of our reputation of service, technical expertise and professionalism is an incredible opportunity in which we are both honored and excited.”

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Chase Plastics beefing up Mexico operations

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Mexico City — Resin distributor Chase Plastics will add warehousing in Hermosilla by the end of the year and also plans to double the size of its Mexican sales force in the next 18 months.

“We’re seeing purchasing move from the U.S. to Mexico in some cases because of the amount of manufacturing and consumption of material here,” Bill Guenveur, regional manager, said April 3 at Plastimagen 2019 in Mexico City.

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Chase expands line card with Sabic, Jabil deals

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Resin distributor Chase Plastics has expanded its line card twice so far in 2019.

In January, Clarkston, Mich.-based Chase began offering specialty engineering resins from Saudi Basic Industries Inc. and 3D filaments from Jabil Inc. to its customers.

Chase now offers Sabic’s full line of specialty resins, including Noryl-brand PPO/PPE, Ultem-brand polyetherimide, LNP-brand compounds and copolymers and polycarbonate-based, high performance copolymers. The partnership covers the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Chase Plastics’ primary focus for the Sabic materials has been on introductions and orientation to programs in process with select customers. The firm’s sales reps also have access to Sabic’s global application design and testing resources.

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Jabil to develop custom 3D printing materials

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Jabil Inc. has opened a materials innovation center in Chaska, Minn., to develop custom materials for additive manufacturing.

Officials of the St. Petersburg, Fla.-based company said Jabil Engineered Materials will speed up product development by evaluating and validating materials, along with machines and processes in an integrated process that matches part performance with application demands.

Jabil Engineered Materials are available through distribution partners, including Chase Plastic Services Inc.

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