The Latest News From One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Thermoplastics Distributors
March 2008 |
Chase Plastics Announces the Addition of Robert Pilon as Account Manager |
February 2008 |
Chase Plastics Achieves National Growth Strategy |
January 2008 |
George Zollos Hired as Marketing and Applications Development Manager |
November 2007 |
Chelsea Grozenski Hired as Sales Associate for Western Chicago Suburbs Evan Thomas is Promoted to Pacific Northwest Account Manager |
July 2007 |
Paul Matysek joins the Chase Plastics as Account Manager |
June 2007 |
Chase Plastics Announces the Addition of Greg Smith as Account Manager |
February 2007 |
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December 2006 |
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November 2006 |
Chase Announces the Addition of Mike Nielsen as Account Manager |
April 2006 |
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March 2006 |
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January 2006 |
Chase Promotes Eric Walters to Spearhead West Coast Growth Initiative |
ROBERT PILON JOINS CHASE PLASTICS AS ACCOUNT MANAGER
March 2008 - CLARKSTON, MI -- In an effort to continue our expansion efforts, Chase Plastics is pleased to announce Robert Pilon as the company’s first account manager representing the Province of Quebec and the Maritimes.
“Robert brings five years of experience in the plastics industry to Chase Plastics,” states Jeff Shutz VP Sale NCR. “Robert’s energy, in tandem with Chase Plastics commitment to outrageous service, will prove to be an unbeatable combination.”
With Chase Plastics growing team, we are able to focus on our advantage – service. Our service has become the benchmark
among the thermoplastic distributors in meeting our customers’ expectations. Chase Plastics sales force has expanded to 28
strong team members and is pushing to grow in existing territories in 2008.
“I am truly pleased to have the opportunity to represent Chase Plastics in Eastern Canada,” says Pilon. “I look forward to
introducing you to our comprehensive engineering resin product line and our commitment to exceeding your service expectations.”
CHASE PLASTICS ACHIEVES NATIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY
February 2008 - CLARKSTON, MI -- Founded in 1992 by Kevin and Carole Chase as
the Company’s first two employees, Chase Plastics is now the largest specialty engineering plastics distributor in the USA. As announced today, the completion of Chase’s multi-year national growth strategy has resulted in the construction and move to
a new 28,000 square-foot office building, the addition of eight new positions in 2007 alone, and year-over-year double-digit sales revenue increases. Looking forward, the Company will seek growth organically and through acquisition.
“Five years ago, we dedicated ourselves to growing our business and product offerings while providing our employees with opportunities for professional growth,” said Kevin Chase, president, Chase Plastics Services. “In building our new world headquarters in Clarkston, Mich., we are making a major long-term commitment to our customers, suppliers, industry, employees and the State of Michigan. We plan to further expand our business through a combination of continued organic growth, as well as through acquisitions of like-minded specialty engineering plastics distributors.”
GEORGE ZOLLOS HIRED AS MARKETING AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER.
January 2007 - CLARKSTON, MI -- “Everyone at Chase Plastics is excited to have George heading up our new marketing and applications development department,” said Kevin Chase, President. “When you bring George’s professional background together with Chase Plastics’ insatiable thirst to ‘outrageously serve’ plastic processors and original equipment manufacturers, you truly have an unbeatable combination.”
Zollos comes to Chase Plastics with more than 27 years of marketing, application development and OEM specifi cation
experience with some of the largest plastic raw materials producers in the world.
“I’m looking forward to working with OEMs to help them take advantage of the benefi ts of Chase Plastics’ extensive product
offerings,” said Zollos. “I’ll be calling on OEMs in a wide range of markets, including automotive, electronics and medical, to make them aware of Chase’s material and cost advantages and how to incorporate these advantages into their products.”
CHELSEA GROZENSKI HIRED AS SALES ASSOCIATE FOR WESTERN CHICAGO SUBURBS.
November 2007 - CLARKSTON, MI -- “The Chicagoland market is very important to Chase Plastics and Chelsea is up to the challenge of bringing cost-savings ideas to the processing community there,” said Doug Wright, Chase Plastics Vice President of Sales. “Her enthusiasm is contagious, so look for her to bring the Chase style of ‘Outrageous Service’ to your company.”
Chelsea earned her degree in marketing from the University of Dayton and spent the summer of 2006 as a customer service intern
at Chase Plastics corporate headquarters in Clarkston, Michigan Since graduating in May 2007, she’s been involved in an extensive
corporate sales training program that has given her a comprehensive understanding of the specialty engineering plastics distribution business.
“I am very excited to be representing Chase Plastics and continuing with the value-added services our customers expect,” Grozenski
said. “By pairing my drive, Chase’s ‘Outrageous’ customer service and our commitment to the broadest product portfolio in the
industry, I will be able to do whatever it takes to meet our customers’ needs.”
EVAN THOMAS IS PROMOTED TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST ACCOUNT MANAGER.
November 2007 - CLARKSTON, MI -- “The West Coast is an important market, especially the Pacific Northwest, and I think Evan will be a terrific resource to the customer base there,” said Doug Wright, Chase Plastics Vice President of Sales. “He’s proven himself in Chicago, and I’m looking forward to him bringing Chase’s ‘Outrageous Service’ to our new customers.”
“I am extremely excited to spearhead our efforts in this new territory,” Thomas said. “We are looking forward to completing our
coast-to-coast coverage. Chase Plastics offers customized stocking plans, responsive technical service and a dedicated customer service representative for each account. Add this to our over 99% on-time shipping service and blazing fast responses to quote requests and our potential customers will discover the service difference that we
bring to the industry.”
“Our two-hour call back policy is one of my favorite benefits. Please give me a call and ask about the Chase Challenge, and let me show you the value I can bring to your company by partnering with Chase Plastics Services.”
PAUL MATYSEK JOINS CHASE PLASTICS AS ACCOUNT MANAGER.
July 2007 - CLARKSTON, MI -- Chase Plastics welcomes Paul Matysek as the company’s new Account Manager representing the entire province of Ontario.
“It gives me great pleasure to join the Chase Team and be given the opportunity to provide service to the Ontario molding community,” said Paul. “Plastics are more than just a raw material; they are the building blocks that shape our lives. I am looking forward to continued years of success in the plastics industry as a Chase Team member, and I am very excited to provide great service and products to the Ontario Region.”
Paul brings 24 years of experience in the plastics industry to Chase Plastics. He has a wealth of knowledge in many aspects of a
molding business – from tooling and part design to resin selection. As a result, Paul should prove to be a valuable resource to the company’s customers.
“I have dedicated more than 24 years to the plastics industry,” said Paul. “I am interested in not only selling quality materials, but also in assisting companies with technical advice that, in turn, will generate more opportunity and potential growth for everyone.”
CHASE ADDS SALES STRENTGH IN MINNESOTA - GREG SMITH JOINS AS ACCOUNT MANAGER
June 2007 - CLARKSTON, MI -- A mechanical engineer from the University of Minnesota, Greg brings seventeen years of product development engineering experience in the twin cities injection molding industry.
“We are excited about the addition of Greg to our team," said Doug Wright, vice-president of sales. "Greg brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across all aspects of a molding business; from part design to process optimization. His technical knowledge will prove to be a real asset to his customers." Greg will join Mark Smith, Senior Account Manager in the Company’s Minnesota territory, to provide team coverage in the state.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Chase Plastics team and spreading the commitment of ‘Outrageous Customer Service’ throughout the state of Minnesota,” said Greg. “I look forward to developing long-term relationships with my customers by listening to their needs, developing more effective resin strategies and exceeding expectations through world-class service and knowledge.”
CHASE CONTINUES TO EXPAND NATIONALLY - ADAM PAULSON PROMOTED TO EAST COAST SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
February 2007 - CLARKSTON, MI -- To better serve its growing national market, Chase Plastics has promoted Adam Paulson to the newly created position of East Coast Senior Account Manager, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. In fifteen short years, Chase has gone from start-up to a company that now serves customers in every state, as well as Canada and Central America.
Adam is confident Chase will continue to exceed the needs and expectations of its customers. Said Adam, “I invite you to put our team to the test by taking the Chase Challenge and see for yourself why we have over 1,400 satisfied customers.”
“We purchase all of our materials through Chase Plastics due to the Company’s extraordinary customer service and Adam’s unlimited knowledge,” said Angela Gasparski, of Instaset Corporation purchasing department. “It makes things easier to purchase through one main supplier.”
Adam joined Chase Plastics after graduating from Michigan State University in 2003 and most recently served as account manager of the Company’s western Michigan territory.
“As I relocate to the East Coast, I look forward to helping expand our presence to become a true National Distributor,” said Adam.
CHASE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HQ, PLANS WAREHOUSE EXPANSION
December 2006 - CLARKSTON, MI -- Due to consistently strong growth, Chase Plastics, the largest specialty engineering plastics distributor in the USA, today announced it has outgrown its current facilities and is building a new, larger world headquarters building, expanding its material distribution facility and hiring additional sales staff.
The Company, founded as a regional distributor by Kevin and Carole Chase in 1992, distributes specialty engineering thermoplastics to plastics processors in a variety of industries and currently has sales and warehousing facilities throughout North America, including Canada and Costa Rica.
Chase Plastics broke ground on a new 42,000 square-foot building on Thursday, November 16, 2006. The building will be located at 6467 Waldon Center Drive, in Clarkston, Mich. Chase administrative operations and management employees will move into the new building when it is complete. An August, 2007 move in date is expected.
"We've experienced phenomenal, double-digit growth each year since we started our business, requiring us to build a larger headquarters facility and expand our distribution and sales force," says Kevin Chase, president, Chase Plastics. "These actions will provide the infrastructure and the tools we need to continue this growth rate, and to better support our customers through enhanced sales and distribution efforts."
In South Bend, Ind., the Company recently increased its main distribution center from 60,000 sq.-ft. to 95,000 sq.-ft. The expansion provides additional loading docks to move product to customers more efficiently and support Chase's growing fleet of twelve company-owned trucks. It also provides additional floor space to support increased inventory and value added services, such as blending and repacking, and the expansion of administrative facilities to even further broaden the Company's capabilities.
In addition to facility growth, Chase recently added two new sales positions to better serve the eastern and western United States. Eric Walters was promoted to Chase's Los Angeles territory and Adam Paulson was promoted to East Coast Senior Account Manager to round out the company's national growth initiative. Ron Gartner was hired in Wisconsin to replace Mr. Walters and Mike Nielsen was hired in Western Michigan to replace Adam Paulson.
"We outlined a national distribution growth strategy in 2003 and our sales additions on the west coast and an additional seller on the east coast completes this initiative. Chase Plastic Services is now the newest national distributor in the USA recognized by our customer and suppliers," states Kevin Chase.
"We attribute our growth to our commitment to 'Outrageous Customer Service'," says Carole Chase, vice president, Chase Plastics. "Our ability to offer a wide variety of value added products and solutions, based on our customers' terms, is a level of service customers have come to expect from Chase Plastics.".
Chase's "Outrageous Customer Service" philosophy puts the Chase customer first. Among other things, the goal is for every call to be handled in person, messages to be returned and quotes to be supplied within two hours, and for each customer order to receive equal treatment.
"We've gone from a one company start-up to a consolidated group of company's with more than $95 million dollars in combined sales in 15 short years, and we attribute that to our commitment to make it easy for customers to do business with us," continues Carole Chase. "We value our customers and suppliers who've partnered with us and we will continue to work hard to maintain and grow these relationships through our service, our people and our variety of product solutions."
About Chase Plastics
Chase Plastics, started by Kevin and Carole Chase in 1992, is a privately held, North American distributor of specialty engineering thermoplastics. The company serves plastics processors in a variety of industries with orders for small to medium sized applications. Headquartered in Clarkston, Mich., the company has 78 employees, with 20 sales offices and more than 20 distribution facilities in North America, including Canada and Costa Rica. The company offers value added benefits and solutions to its customers through its broad product offerings, custom blending capabilities, and next day delivery to most areas.
CHASE ANNOUNCES THE HIRING OF MIKE NIELSEN AS ACCOUNT MANGER
November 2006 - CLARKSTON, MI -- Chase Plastics is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Nielson as Account Manager, covering the territory of Western Michigan. Mike fills the position of Adam Paulson who has been promoted to East Coast Senior Account Manager.
We are excited about the addition of Mike to our team!" states Jeff Shutz Regional Account Manager. Mike brings fourteen years of experience in the plastics industry to Chase Plastics. "Mike has developed a wealth of knowledge in virtually all aspects of a molding business; from Part design to process optimization. Mike will be a valuable resource for our valued customers. "
Mike is excited and honored to be joining the Chase Plastics Team. As a former engineer, business owner, and customer of Chase Plastics, Mike knows first hand the benefits of Chase’s Outrageous Customer Service.
“I look forward to meeting and developing long term relationships with the Michigan accounts that I will be taking over. I'm also eager to develop new accounts in my territory that haven't yet taken the Chase Challenge," concludes Mike.
Chase Welcomes Ron Gartner in Wisconsin
April 2006 - Chase Plastic Services, Inc. welcomes Ron Gartner to the position of Account Manager covering the company's Northern Illinois and Wisconsin territory. Ron fills the position following the promotion of Eric Walters to West Coast Account Manager
"I am excited about becoming one of the newest members of Chase Plastic Services," said Ron Gartner. "With a customer commitment that is unparalleled in the industry, and great enthusiasm and drive throughout the entire organization, it is easy to see why Chase remains the fastest growing engineering plastics distributor in the marketplace today."
Ron brings fifteen years of experience in the plastics industry to Chase Plastics, most recently in PVC Compounding sales with Geon Corporation and previously in Nanocomposite development with Nanocor, Inc. A Wisconsin native, Ron completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin - Waukesha.
"I am eager to meet and work with the many Chase Plastics customers throughout Northern Illinois and the state of Wisconsin," continues Ron. "I also look forward to establishing relationships with those business customers that have not yet experienced 'Chase's Outrageous Customer Service' or the company's commitment to help its customers profitable grow and strengthen their businesses."
To contact Ron call 414-232-4802 or email him at rgartner@chaseplastics.com.
Chase Adds Evan Thomas to Sales Team in Western Chicago
March 2006 - Chase Plastic Services, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Evan Thomas as Sales Associate for the western suburbs of Chicago.
After spending 18 months deployed as a member of the U.S. Military in Iraq, Evan and his wife Trisha are extremely excited about their relocation assignment to Chicagoland. Since September 2005, Evan has been involved in an extensive corporate training program that has given him a comprehensive understanding of the specialty engineering plastics distribution business.
Evan brings an appreciation and understanding of what it means to deliver complete customer satisfaction - the center of Case Plastics' Core Values. "The service at Chase Plastic Services is second to none. That means paying attention to every detail, on every order, every time. This is one of the ways that we have been able to distinguish ourselves in a competitive industry and bring outrageous service to our deserving customers," states Evan. "Be it technical support, a better way to ship your material, or a stocking plan that suits your needs, Chase Plastics can deliver - every time."
You can reach Evan by phone at 847-772-8420 or email at ethomas@chaseplastics.com.
Chase Plastics Promotes Eric Walters to Account Manger on the West Coast
January 2006 - Chase Plastic Services, Inc. is proud to announce that Eric Walters has been promoted to West Coast Account Manager. In relocating to the L.A. area, Eric will be spearheading Chase Plastic's growth initiative to become recognized as a national distributor.
After graduation from Ferris State University in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology, Eric has spent the last few years as a Sales Associate representing Chase Plastics in Wisconsin.
Doug Wright, Chase Plastics' VP of Sales sees this move as a tremendous opportunity. "Chase has been extremely successful in the Midwest, South, and Northeast since our inception in 1992. The West Coast is an important market, and Eric will be a terrific resource to the customer base there. He's proven himself in Wisconsin, and I'm looking forward to him bringing the Chase 'Outrageous Service' to our customer base on the West Coast"
Eric is ready and eager to represent Chase Plastics on the West Coast. "I am looking forward to this new opportunity of building lasting customer relationships. As I relocate to the West Coast, I plan on helping Chase Plastics become a national distributor. We have become a strong force in the Midwest and we hope to have the same success in these new, uncharged waters. " Eric adds, "I'm sure with our great engineering and specialty thermoplastic product line along with our outrageous service and unmatched response time, we will exceed your needs and expectations. Please allow us the opportunity to become your lasting business partner"
