Beyond Bulk: When 25 kg or 50 lb Bagged Resin Is Right for Your OperationApril 7, 2026Not every production environment is the same; neither is the ideal way to receive polymer resin. For clients running high-volume, continuous production, bulk delivery remains the gold standard. But for operations where flexibility, run variety, or logistical precision are priorities, 25 kg or 50 …
Now Might Be the Time to Increase Your Safety Stock of Plastic Pellets
Now Might Be the Time to Increase Your Safety Stock of Plastic PelletsMarch 13, 2026What Is Happening Right Now? On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran. In response, Iran began attacking cargo ships near a narrow stretch of water called the Strait of Hormuz. That waterway sits between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, …
Flexible Polymer Bagging and Re-Pack Solutions
Flexible Polymer Bagging and Re-Pack SolutionsJanuary 15, 2026Looking to optimize your polymer distribution or manufacturing operations? Work with a 3PL expert to provide custom re-pack and bagging services to help you meet different customer requirements and handling needs. Whether you or your customers require resin to be bagged directly into 25 kg volumes; bulk shipments to be broken into smaller …
The Importance of Pellet Control
The Importance of Pellet ControlJanuary 14, 2026Having been a logistics partner to the plastics industry for over four decades, we understand the importance of pellet (nurdle) control, which is preventing plastic resin loss throughout the supply chain. That’s why we are a member of Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS), a global plastics industry-led initiative founded in 1991. OCS encourages best practices …
ASW Polymer Services Packaging Types
ASW Polymer Services Packaging TypesWhat kinds of containers are used to package plastic resin? ASW’s Polymer Services can package or re-pack plastic resin into various types of containers depending on our clients’ requirements. Containers vary by size and material type. Larger containers can hold bulk quantities weighing several hundred to several thousand pounds. Smaller containers typically hold product weighing between …
ASW Polymer Services Overview
ASW Polymer Services OverviewHandling plastic resin has long been in our blood. This is easy to understand, as our headquarters sits in the center of the U.S. polymer industry and polymer research. The Greater Akron region’s early history in the rubber industry expanded to other polymers, including plastic. In the early 1980’s we created the Gilchrist Polymer Center, which is …
ASW Attends AMI Plastics World Expo
ASW Attends AMI Plastics World ExpoNovember 14, 2024ASW once again attended the AMI Plastics World Expos North America. The event was held in Cleveland at the Huntington Convention Center. Comprised of 4 distinct shows (Compounding World Expo, Extrusion World Expo, Polymer Testing World Expo, and Recycling World Expo), the Expos is the largest gathering of plastics manufacturers and suppliers, attracting …
Emergency Services Case Study
Emergency Services Case StudyBusiness challenge: A plastic resin distributor was experiencing supply chain interruptions. Its existing warehouses were unable to process an emergency order to keep the production line moving. The distributor approached ASW in need of immediate assistance. ASW’s solution: At ASW’s rail-served, full-service polymer packaging facility, ASW’s team was able to provide next-day service to transload all of …
Crisis Response Case Study
Crisis Response Case StudyBusiness challenge: A plastics resin broker contacted ASW in regards to a crisis situation. Two bulk hopper cars were involved in a derailment accident and were rolled over onto their sides, spilling plastic resin onto the ground in North Jersey. ASW’s solution: ASW arranged for the spilled product to be safely retrieved—preventing contamination from spreading—and had it …