Please join Chase Plastics in welcoming Chris Sypitkowski to our sales team serving our customers in Illinois and Northern Indiana. Chris started his career with Chase Plastics as a sales intern at our corporate headquarters in Clarkston, Michigan, gaining extensive knowledge by working in cross-functional departments such as customer service, sales, credit and logistics.

“We are excited and fortunate to have Chris on our Chase Plastics team,” said Eric Walters, regional sales manager. “Chris’ education and technical skills will be integral in providing our valued customers with the outrageous service and dedication that we pride ourselves on.”

Chris is a native of Huntington Woods, Michigan, and currently resides in Aurora, Illinois. He holds an associate’s degree in polymer science and a bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering technology from Ferris State University. Chris is eager to use his technical expertise to guide processors to improved manufacturing productivity and profitability.

“I am very blessed and excited to be part of the Chase Plastics team,” said Chris. “Our core value of outrageous customer service is something I cannot wait to deliver to our customers to help them improve their profit margin and efficiency.”

Chris Sypitkowski

Sales Associate

mobile 773.420.6894
fax 248.620.4050
orders 800.232.4273

csypitkowski@chaseplastics.com

Solvay Specialty Polymers, a leading global supplier of high-performance polymers, announced today that it has appointed Chase Plastics, a stocking distributor of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, as its newest U.S. distributor of Amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA) resin. Chase Plastic’s comprehensive North American sales coverage and more than 2,500 buying accounts will expand market access and technical support for Amodel® PPA customers. The appointment went into effect on Oct. 1.

“Solvay Specialty Polymers is pleased to have Chase as part of our team and we look forward to working with them to meet rising demand for our Amodel® PPA in high-growth end-markets,” said Tom Wood, senior vice president and head of Crystalline Products for Solvay Specialty Polymers. “We welcome Chase who, along with Nexeo Solutions, will further strengthen our ability to support the design goals and competitive growth of our customers in North America.”

The addition of Chase Plastics will not affect Solvay Specialty Polymers’ order fulfillment policies. Solvay will continue to accept and fill direct orders that meet the company’s established minimum order quantities. Small lot orders of Amodel® PPA will be available through Chase Plastics and Nexeo Solutions. Both companies will continue to distribute Solvay’s Ryton® PPS products, as they have for many years.

Solvay’s Amodel® PPA product portfolio contains well over 100 different grades of the semi-crystalline thermoplastic, which offers excellent mechanical properties, outstanding dimensional stability, exceptional elevated thermal performance and good processability. Solvay was the first company to commercialize PPA and it developed its Amodel® PPA family to meet stringent application demands in wide range of industries, including automotive, transportation, industrial equipment, water handling, telecommunications, electrical/electronics, coatings, composites, food service applications and consumer goods.

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Please join Chase Plastics in welcoming Peter Cureton to our sales team. He will be serving our growing customer base in the Midwest, specifically processors in Minneapolis and Iowa. Peter started his career with Chase Plastics as a sales administrator at our corporate headquarters in Clarkston, Michigan.

“Peter brings strong technical and material knowledge from his years working internally at our headquarters in Clarkston, Michigan,” said Eric Walters, regional sales manager. “We’re fortunate and excited to have Peter on our team and are confident he’ll continue to deliver the ‘outrageous’ service we pride ourselves on.”

Peter is a native of Howell, Michigan, and holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration with a minor in criminal justice from Saginaw Valley State University. He currently lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with his wife and son.

“I’m very excited to join the Chase Plastics sales team serving our customers in the Midwest,” said Peter. “We’re a uniquely qualified team that offers technical skill and world-class customer service that’s unrivaled in our industry. I look forward to helping our customers improve their business’ bottom lines and to delivering the ‘outrageous’ customer service Chase Plastics is known for.”

Peter Cureton

Sales Associate

mobile 612.590.0637
fax 248.620.7692
orders 800.232.4273

pcureton@chaseplastics.com

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Seoul, Korea, June 30, 2015 – Korea Engineering Plastics Co. Ltd. (KEP) became a bluesign® system partner in April, 2015, making it the first polymer manufacturer to meet rigorous criteria for sustainable chemistry. KEPITAL® copolymer POM is used by the global Textile industry to produce buttons, clips and zippers.

“KEP is dedicated to being a sustainable company through its ‘green management’ system and the continuous development of environmentally friendly processes and products,” said KEP CEO Chong-Won Chin.

“Being the first polymer manufacturer to earn certification as a bluesign® system partner validates this commitment to help our customers in the Textile industry manufacture sustainable products without compromising functionality, quality or design,” Mr. Chin
explained. “We apply the same high standards to every KEPITAL polymer we produce for every industry we serve. This certification recognizes the excellent work of our KEP team and validates our brand promise … ‘for a better future’.”

The bluesign® system

Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, bluesign technologies ag developed the bluesign® system as an independent approval system for the Textile industry. Other industries are considering adopting this approval system. A commitment is made by bluesign partners to apply its system to the entire production process to maximize quality and minimize environmental impact. Chemical products carrying the “bluesign® approved” label must meet strict ecological and toxicological requirements.

“As a solution provider to the global Textile industry, bluesign technologies is pleased to welcome KEP as the first polymer producer to earn bluesign® certification”, said Peter Waeber, CEO bluesign technologies. “We appreciate the dedication of KEP to meet our high standards of quality and sustainability in their manufacturing processes and believe Textile manufacturers worldwide are equally pleased to be able to include bluesign® approved copolymer POM in the manufacture of their products”.

A Global Leader

For more than 25 years, KEP has invested in the finest people and facilities to become a global leader in the production of copolymer POM. KEP operates one of the largest POM production facilities “under one roof” in the world. With the ability to run six production lines at a nameplate capacity of 140,000 MT (300+ million pounds), KEP offers more than 200 grades of KEPITAL POM to customers in more than 100 countries.

Please join Chase Plastics in welcoming Devin Fuller to our sales team, serving our customer base in the Northeast. Devin, a Chase Plastics veteran of more than seven years, recently relocated to Pennsylvania from western Michigan, where he spent the past three years. Prior to that, he served customers in Southern California for four years.

“Devin will play a vital role in our continued growth in the northeastern U.S. and in our team’s ability to continue to elevate the level of ‘outrageous’ customer service our customers have come to expect,” said Adam Paulson, regional sales manager. “He has tremendous product and technical knowledge, and a proven track record of exceeding customer expectations. His insight will serve our customers well as we continue to grow with them.”

Devin is a native of Clarkston, Michigan and joined Chase Plastics right out of college. He graduated from Northwood University with dual degrees in international business and business management.

“Chase Plastics’ Northeast team is a shining example of our company’s commitment to providing customers with industry-leading technical support through experienced, dedicated sales professionals,” said Devin. “I look forward to using my experience working with processors across North America to help processors in the Northeast operate more profitably and gain and maintain a competitive advantage.”

Devin Fuller

Senior Account Manager

mobile 424.200.0414
fax 248.620.4040
orders 800.232.4273

dfuller@chaseplastics.com

Please join Chase Plastics in welcoming Evan Thomas to our sales team serving our customer base in western Michigan. Evan, a Chase Plastics veteran, recently relocated to Lowell, Michigan.

“With more than 10 years of experience as a senior account manager with Chase Plastics, Evan brings a proven track record and wealth of knowledge to our customers,” said Jeff Shutz, regional sales manager. “He will be instrumental in maintaining and elevating the level of customer service and technical support our customers have come to expect from us.”

Evan is a native of southeastern Michigan and joins us from the Pacific Northwest, where he spent the past eight years.

“Moving our family of four back to Michigan is a wonderful homecoming – it’s where we are from,” said Evan. “I am looking forward to continuing to deliver our high degree of ‘outrageous’ service to our deserving customer base. Chase Plastic Services has been in western Michigan for over 20 years, and I am honored to be part of the continued growth here.”

Evan Thomas

Senior Account Manager

mobile 616.644.5176
fax 248.620.4039
orders 800.232.4273

ethomas@chaseplastics.com

Please join Chase Plastics in welcoming Chelsea Barriga to our sales team serving our customer base in metro Detroit. Chelsea, a Chase Plastics veteran, recently relocated to Michigan from Chicago, where she spent the past eight years.

“With more than eight years of experience as a senior account manager with Chase Plastics, Chelsea brings a proven track record and wealth of knowledge to our customers,” said Jeff Shutz, regional sales manager. “She will be instrumental in maintaining and elevating the level of customer service and technical support our customers have come to expect from our team.”

Chelsea is a native of Rochester Hills and holds a B.S. in finance and marketing from the University of Dayton.
“As a Michigan native, coming back to Detroit during this time of resurgence in our industry and city is something I’ve looked forward to for some time,” said Chelsea. “The market conditions here are unique, and our team has guided processors in the area to improved profit margins for more than 20 years. I’m committed to providing the ‘outrageous’ service our customers have come to expect and to using my knowledge and experience to help customers anticipate and address evolving demands in our region and across their market segments.

“I look forward to meeting current and future customers in the area, and working with our sales and engineering teams to help them rise above the competition and improve their businesses’ bottom lines.”

Chelsea Barriga

Senior Account Manager

mobile 773.899.1725
fax 248.620.4027
orders 800.232.4273

cbarriga@chaseplastics.com

Click the links below to learn more about the groundbreaking ceremony for our new central distribution facility in South Bend!

WNDU-TV: Interview with Kevin and Carole Chase
Plastics News: Chase Plastics breaks ground for new distribution center
Packaging Materials: Chase Plastics to build new distribution center in Indiana