SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Chase Plastic Services, Inc., a specialty engineering thermoplastic stocking distributor, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 14 new jobs by 2017.

The Clarkston, Michigan-based company will invest $5.82 million to construct and equip a new 125,000 square-foot facility in Sou­­th Bend. The facility, which will be fully operational by September 2015, will allow the company to expand its bulk storage space and enhance packaging and logistics capabilities by doubling its loading dock area.

“Strong infrastructure and a central location are part of what makes Indiana a hub for business logistics,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Companies also find low taxes, less red tape and an elite workforce here, making the Crossroads of America a great choice for companies like Chase Plastics.”

Chase Plastics plans to begin hiring for direct labor, material handling and mid-management positions in early 2015. Interested applicants may apply by visiting www.chaseplastics.wpengine.com.

“After evaluating surrounding areas, we concluded that South Bend remains a logistical advantage for us to provide just-in-time and next-day delivery options to better serve our customers,” said Kevin Chase, president of Chase Plastics. “Our strong commitment to our existing team members and the tremendous support offered by the city of South Bend and the state in their efforts to make it advantageous to stay in Indiana for the foreseeable future also played a large role in our decision to build there. We are excited about our opportunity to grow our business and increase our involvement in the community.”

Founded in 1992, Chase Plastics is a full-service thermoplastic stocking distributor serving plastic processors throughout North and Central America. The company provides engineering expertise, technical service, application development assistance, blending, repacking, inventory management and logistics services. A member of the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors, Chase Plastics distributes more than 6,400 varieties of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics from manufacturers and global suppliers in the industry. Chase Plastics won the 2012 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and Crain’s Detroit Business has named Chase Plastics to its 2013 Private 200 and 2013 Fastest Growing Companies lists.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Chase Plastic Services, Inc. up to $114,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s investment plans. The city of South Bend approved additional incentives at the request of the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County.

“South Bend is a highly attractive location for distribution because of our proximity to the Great Lakes, excellent power and great access to rail and the interstate highway system,” said South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. “Chase Plastics knows the competitive advantage of choosing South Bend. We thank Chase for retaining and adding good paying jobs in our community, and look forward to growing with them in their future success.”

Since 2005, Indiana has invested more than $1 billion per year in infrastructure improvements and will have repaired or replaced 1,070 bridges, constructed 65 new interchanges and resurfaced 6,350 miles of highway–nearly half of the state’s inventory– by the end of 2015, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

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.

About IEDC

Created in 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is governed by a 12-member board chaired by Governor Mike Pence. Victor Smith serves as the Indiana Secretary of Commerce and Eric Doden is the president of the IEDC.

The IEDC oversees programs enacted by the General Assembly including tax credits, workforce training grants and public infrastructure assistance. All tax credits are performance-based. Therefore, companies must first invest in Indiana through job creation or capital investment before incentives are paid. A company who does not meet its full projections only receives a percentage of the incentives proportional to its actual investment. For more information about IEDC, visit www.iedc.in.gov.
Media Contacts:
Sherry Cudd (Chase Plastics) – 248.620.8333 or scudd@chaseplastics.com
Katelyn Hancock (IEDC) – 317.234.2294 or kahancock@iedc.in.gov

Our technically skilled team will be available at PLASTEC West, booth #4123, to answer all of your technical and certification questions and show you how our limitless offering of quality, cost-effective materials can help you cut manufacturing cost without sacrificing quality.

Whether you’re a current customer or interested in learning why more than 2,700 processors choose Chase Plastics, stop by to see how we’re Redefining Resin Distribution.

In the meantime, click here to contact your local account manager to learn more about how our far-reaching supply chain and local expertise will help you gain a competitive edge and ultimately improve your bottom line.

Chase Plastics, a leading North American distributor of more than 6,400 specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, is ranked #33 on Crain’s “Cool Places to Work in Michigan” list.

The “Cool Places to Work” designation was awarded to 75 companies across the state that meet pre-determined criteria; organizations are ranked according to results of employee surveys administered by the Harrisburg, Pa.-based Best Companies Group.

Click here to view the full list of Michigan’s Cool Places to Work.

Click here for information about career opportunities at Chase Plastics.

Please join Chase Plastics in welcoming Jeff Chattaway to our sales team serving southern California and Nevada. Jeff recently relocated to the West Coast from our corporate headquarters in Clarkston, Michigan, where he served as a sales administrator for two years.

“Jeff’s technical skill and strong product knowledge will be integral in helping processors in southern California and Nevada navigate the complex material selection process,” said Eric Walters, regional sales manager. “During his tenure at our corporate headquarters, Jeff guided customers to improved profitability through quality, cost-effective material solutions, and his experience and commitment to service will serve this market well as it continues to grow.”

Jeff, a Michigan native, holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University.

“At Chase, we understand processors need to do more than manufacture quality applications to rise above the competition,” said Jeff. “I look forward to using my in-depth knowledge of our product line of more than 6,400 specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, and technical background, to help customers across southern California and Nevada shorten development time, bring products to market faster and ultimately reach new levels of profitability. I also look forward to continuing to elevate the “outrageous” level of customer service we’re known for.”
 

TAKE THE CHASE CHALLENGE!

 
Call 310.431.1222, toll-free 800.232.4273, or email jchattaway@chaseplastics.com and give Jeff and the team an opportunity to provide you with cost-reduction solutions from our large offering of high-quality Chase products.

Working together, they’ll exceed your expectations.

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Please join Chase Plastics in welcoming Bill Hentig, account manager, to our team serving Arizona, southern California and Tijuana, Mexico.

“With more than 20 years of materials, processing and tooling experience, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge to our valued customers,” said Eric Walters, regional sales manager. “We’re very fortunate and excited to have Bill on our team and are confident he’ll continue to deliver the ‘outrageous’ service we pride ourselves on.”

Bill, who most recently served as a technical service and application development engineer at our Clarkston, Michigan, headquarters, holds an associate degree in plastics technology and a bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering from Ferris State University.

“My family and I are thrilled to move back to Arizona, where we spent five years of our lives,” said Bill. “Since joining the Chase team, I’ve developed great relationships with processors throughout the Southwest. I look forward to continuing to help them achieve competitive advantage through the unmatched product line and levels of technical skill and customer service that we’re known for.”

TAKE THE CHASE CHALLENGE

Call 616.644.5176, toll-free 800.232.4273, or email bhentig@chaseplastics.com and give us an opportunity to provide you with cost-reduction solutions from our large offering of high-quality Chase products.

Working together, we’ll exceed your expectations.

Chase Plastics has a long and successful history distributing the DSM engineering plastics portfolio throughout North America and Mexico. This agreement strengthens our partnership in Mexico.

According to Bob Akins, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for DSM Engineering Plastics North America, “Chase brings a strength and know-how in servicing engineered resin customers throughout North America which will certainly help us grow in Mexico.” DSM will now be better positioned to offer customers in Mexico solutions for the automotive, electrical and electronics, and general industries via a broad portfolio of products, including Akulon® PA6 filled and unfilled polyamides, Arnitel® TPC copolyester, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Stanyl® high heat polyamide 46 and 4T, and bio-based engineering plastics, EcoPaXX® polyamide 410 and Arnitel® Eco copolyester.

Chase Plastics, a leading North American distributor of more than 6,400 specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, is ranked #33 on Crain’s “Cool Places to Work in Michigan” list.

The “Cool Places to Work” designation was awarded to 75 companies across the state that meet pre-determined criteria; organizations are ranked according to results of employee surveys administered by the Harrisburg, Pa.-based Best Companies Group.

Click here to view the full list of Michigan’s Cool Places to Work.

Click here for information about career opportunities at Chase Plastics.

This year’s PLASTEC East show was a great opportunity for our team serving processors in the region to provide face-to-face technical service and application development support to show attendees.

Diversity of Materials: Redefined

 
As expected, the medical segment was well represented at PLASTEC East, but our team also had an opportunity to showcase our product line of more than 6,400 specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics to processors in a variety of market segments, including oil and gas, consumer goods and firearm/military.

During our time in New York, we noticed increased foot traffic compared to last year’s show, and processors showed a strong collective interest in our soft-touch, automotive- and medical-grade, clear and PEEK material offerings. As business in the region continues to ramp up, you can be sure that we’ll continue to expand our portfolio of products and value-added services to help you meet changing market and customer demands.

Interested in learning about how more products in stock, ready to be delivered, can help you bring applications to market faster and more efficiently? Contact us for more info.

Service and Support: Redefined

 
Jason Merkle, technical service and application development engineer, and our technically skilled sales team had the pleasure of meeting with processors in a variety of market segments at the show. Jason and the team reviewed new and existing applications and offered their application development expertise to help processors cut cost without sacrificing quality and, in turn, improve profitability.

If you weren’t able to attend the show, no problem! We’re available to answer any technical and regulatory questions you have. Click here for more info about how we can help you navigate the application development process and avoid costly mistakes along the way!

East Coast Resin Distribution: Redefined

 
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who visited our booth at PLASTEC East. It’s an exciting time of growth for us on the East Coast as we continue to strengthen our team serving the region by adding technically skilled professionals, such as Nick Beduhn, sales associate, and Jason Merkle, technical service and application development engineer, who relocated to the region last year.

Rooted in a company culture committed to providing service so “outrageous” that our customers can’t help but talk about it, Team Chase is committed to delivering levels of technical insight, flexibility and responsiveness that are simply unmatched in the region or anywhere else. “Redefining Resin Distribution” isn’t something we strive to accomplish; it’s what we do every day. As we continue to grow, we promise to dedicate all of our resources to helping you achieve your business goals and rise above your competition.

Chase Plastics is proud to announce that our company has once again made Crain’s Detroit Business’ list of fastest-growing companies. Click here for the full story.

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.