The Importance of Pellet Control

January 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 in plastic resin handling, …

ASW Hosts Local Fire Department Rescue Training

September 12, 2024As part of our continued commitment to safety and community relations, we were happy to once again host the Akron Fire Department and other local fire companies as they conducted confined space rescue training. Lt. Keener from the Akron FD led the group. The first responders used our outside silo and a storage car to practice rescue operations.

ASW Welcomes New Quality and Safety Coordinator

July 12, 2023Brianna Fearon joins ASW as the new Quality and Safety Coordinator. She will be responsible for communicating, enforcing, and monitoring adherence to our quality assurance standards and safety policies. The Strongsville native is a Kent State University graduate and currently attends graduate school at the University of Akron. Brianna resides in Akron. She fell in love with the …

ASW Quality Management System Re-Certified to ISO 9001:2015 Standard

March 13, 2023ASW Supply Chain Services has been re-certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Through our continual improvement processes, we remain committed to offering high-quality warehousing, transloading, packaging, fulfillment, and distribution services, and providing exceptional supply chain value for our customers. We achieved re-certification through Smithers, an accredited quality and environmental systems certification body. Quality Certification

ASW Hosts Akron Fire Department

October 25. 2019Our commitment to safety extends to public safety. On Thursday, October 24 we hosted the Akron Fire Department as they conducted confined spaces training. Eighteen firefighters from Akron and surrounding areas participated. Local 330 secured a grant that funds the hands-on training. The Fire Department’s Lt. Keener plans to bring another group to campus in the spring for …

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