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.

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.

CLARKSTON, Mich., June 26, 2012 – Chase Plastic Services, Inc., a leading North American distributor of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, announced today that founders Kevin and Carole Chase have been honored with the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the distribution category, Michigan and northwest Ohio region.

“Twenty years ago, our husband-and-wife start-up set out to provide ‘outrageous’ customer service to plastic processors with small- to medium-size applications that were overlooked by mega-distributors, and adapt to their unique needs,” said Kevin Chase, president, Chase Plastics. “Today, that mission remains unchanged. Carole and I are humbled by the support that we’ve received over the years from our loyal customers, suppliers and, of course, Chase Plastics team members; without them, this award would not have been possible.”

Kevin and Carole formed Chase Plastics with more sweat equity than capital equity, and in May 1992, Kevin’s long-standing dream of small business ownership was realized through the birth of Chase Plastic Services, Inc. Carole and Kevin built the company from the ground up: He made sales calls during the day, delivering materials from the trunk of his car, and she handled administrative tasks into the morning hours so the couple could spend time with their young children in between.

“Since day one, our philosophy has always been to provide our customers with service so ‘outrageous’ that they talk about it and recommend us to others,” said Carole Chase, vice president, Chase Plastics. “This can only be done by forming personal relationships, which allow our team to understand the unique needs of each plastic processor. By doing so, we are able to provide customized material solutions and value-added services that help our customers become more efficient and that increase profitability.”

Headquartered in Clarkston, Mich., Chase Plastics, a $165 million enterprise, comprises a team of 86 plastic professionals and distributes more than 6,400 specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics via its South Bend, Ind., distribution center and 34 strategically placed warehouses. The company grew 22 percent in 2011 over 2010 and, as a result, added 13 new positions in 2011 and has hired 12 additional employees to date in 2012. Continued revenue and personnel growth are expected this year.

Kevin and Carole are now eligible for consideration for the National Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award, which will be presented in Palm Springs, Calif., on November 17, 2012.

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.
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Enjoys continued revenue, personnel growth in 2012

CLARKSTON, Mich. – Chase Plastic Services, Inc., a leading North American distributor of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, is celebrating its growth from a husband-and-wife startup 20 years ago to a $165 million enterprise in 2012.

“Our goal has always been to run a company where we could, on a day-to-day basis, help plastic processors achieve their business goals and be a trusted resource and valued partner in their success,” said Kevin Chase, president, Chase Plastics. “We never thought that our little idea of providing ‘outrageous’ customer service to processors with small- to medium-size applications would become what it is today. Our success is proof that through hard work, dedication and a business model built on a foundation of shared core values and mutual respect, anything is possible.”

Kevin and his wife, Carole, started their grassroots company with more sweat equity than capital equity, and in May 1992, Kevin’s longstanding dream of small business ownership was realized through the birth of Chase Plastic Services, Inc. Kevin and Carole built their company from the ground up: Kevin made sales calls during the day, delivering materials from the trunk of his car, and Carole handled administrative tasks into the morning hours so the couple could spend time with their young children in between.

Now headquartered in Clarkston, Mich., Chase Plastics comprises a team of 85 plastic professionals and distributes more than 6,400 specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics via its South Bend, Ind., distribution center and 34 strategically placed warehouses. The company grew its revenue 22 percent in 2011 over 2010 and, as a result, added 13 new positions in 2011 and has hired 12 additional employees to date in 2012. Continued revenue and personnel growth are expected this year.

“Our team members are the heart and soul of Chase Plastics,” said Chase. “Carole and I feel a sincere sense of gratitude and obligation to help each and every member of our team excel in their professional lives. This company has given us everything we could want and then some, and we’re committed to giving our team a vehicle to rise to the next level as we grow alongside them.”

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. – Chase Plastic Services, Inc., a leading North American distributor of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, grew its revenue 22 percent in 2011 over 2010, and anticipates a similar increase in 2012. As a result of this rise in sales, the company added 13 new positions in 2011 and has hired 12 additional employees to date in 2012.

Chase Plastics also recently completed the first phase of its Clarkston, Mich. headquarters expansion with the addition of a 2,000-square-foot office space, which will house its application and technical development department. Phase two is expected to begin later this year and will consist of an expanded, state-of-the-art customer service center, as well as an employee training center and conference room.

“Since Chase Plastics was founded in 1992, our objective has remained the same: To help small- to medium-size plastic processors reach their full potential through ‘outrageous customer service’ and an unlimited offering of quality, cost-effective material options,” said Kevin Chase, president, Chase Plastics. “Twenty years later, our sustained growth shows that we’ve remained true to our mission and our customers, and we will continue to add personnel and capabilities in 2012 to support them every step of the way.”

In the past 12 months, Chase Plastics has aggressively reinforced its administrative team with the addition of human resources, credit, IT, customer service, accounting and supplier relations professionals. The additional staff solidifies the company’s internal structure and ensures that adequate support will be available to handle a projected increase in sales volume.

To boost the company’s ability to identify new products and suppliers and to negotiate best-possible customer pricing, Chase Plastics created the position of “new business development manager,” and also hired warehouse, sales and application and technical development team members.

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. – Chase Plastic Services, Inc., a leading North American distributor of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics, continues to add warehouse and technological capabilities to offset industry consolidation and provide customers with value-added services once offered by thermoplastics resin producers.

“Following recent mergers and acquisitions, the big have gotten bigger, and many of the value-added services that once differentiated independent distributors from mega-corporations have vanished,” said Kevin Chase, president, Chase Plastics. “As one of North America’s largest remaining independents, and a company that is built on providing outrageous customer service, we have a unique ability to provide flexible, value-added services that have become increasingly rare in the shadow of rampant corporate mergers and acquisitions.”

Chase Plastics stocks more than 6,400 materials at its South Bend, Ind., distribution center and has the ability to fulfill orders of any size. The company caters to small- to medium-sized  applications often overlooked by larger distributors and is able to ship orders from 50-pound samples to 40,000-pound truckloads.

Warehouse services include:

• In-house blending – leading edge computerized blending equipment optimizes throughput and the warehouse’s ability to expedite materials on time. Blending services are available for orders of any size.
• Repacking – the ability to repack materials to meet specific quantity needs for a given application, no matter how small or large.
• Labeling – customized labeling solutions provide electronic barcodes and the capability to place them anywhere on boxes, allowing effective inventory management upon arrival.
• Next-day delivery – any order received by 5 p.m. will ship the same day. Chase Plastics boasts a 99.2 percent on-time delivery rate and offers overnight delivery in most areas.

In addition to its growing line of warehouse services, Chase Plastics recently began integrating its front-end sales quoting system with Prophet 21®, the company’s inventory and supply chain management software. The result is a seamless technology solution that allows the sales team to more efficiently manage quotes and to access pricing, order history and real-time inventory data in the field via tablets equipped with high-speed Internet access.

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.