Business challenge: A 96-year old company that manufactures and distributes premium, custom-built tires was looking to achieve cost savings. The company distributes products via new car dealerships, tire dealers, and company-operated custom centers. However, most of its products are imported into the U.S. from offshore facilities. ASW’s solution: ASW proposed a warehouse solution at its headquarters in Foreign Trade Zone …
Crises Response Case Study
Business 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 solutions: ASW arranged for the spilled product to be safely retrieved—preventing contamination from spreading—and had it transported to another …
Benefits of ASW’s FTZ Operations
The Foreign-Trade Zone program was created in 1934 by Congress as an incentive to encourage companies to keep investment and jobs in the United States and not move production offshore. The program removes certain costs and barriers that do not exist in foreign locations. Located in FTZ #181, ASW’s Akron/Mogadore operations are strategically located to quickly access over 60% of …
ASW Exhibits at NPE2024
ASW Global exhibited at NPE2024 (National Plastics Exposition) as part of the Greater Akron Chamber Polymer Cluster. Thousands of individuals attended the exhibition this year, the first held since the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul Nonno, President & General Manager of ASW Supply Chain Services and Tim Pinnow, VP, Director of Sales attended to learn more about the latest innovations in the …
ASW Attends 2024 IWLA Convention
April 25, 2024 President & General Manager of ASW Supply Chain Services, Paul Nonno, attended this year’s IWLA Convention and Expo held in Orlando, Florida. As in past year’s, ASW enjoyed the opportunity to network with hundreds of other warehousing & logistics companies; learn about best practices and the newest updates within the industry; and meet with some of the …
NE Ohio Ideal for Warehousing & Logistics Growth
June 4, 2024The midwest region, including Northeast Ohio is poised for continued growth in the industrial warehousing & logistics sectors. Half of the U.S. population can be reached within an 8-hour drive from the Akron region1. Our rail system provides a reliable and affordable distribution channel2.As re-shoring increases and manufacturers look for ways to strengthen their supply chains and improve …
What Should You Look for When Trying to Find the Right Warehouse Partner?
If you need to store goods and have them distributed to your customers, choosing the right warehouse partner is vital to the success of your business. There are many options available, so how do you narrow down your choices? What are some key factors you need to consider when trying to find the right warehouse partner? Do You Only Need …
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 Supply Chain Services Passes NACD Responsible Distribution Verification
August 31, 2021Today, ASW Supply Chain Services, a division of ASW Global, announced that it has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution® verification for the current three-year cycle, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the health, safety, and security of its employees, community, and the environment. Responsible Distribution is the National Association of Chemical Distributors’ (NACD) third-party-verified environmental, health, safety, and …
ASW Supply Chain Services VP Celebrates 35 Years
July 21, 2022Recently, Vice President of Supply Chain Services Carlos Stevens celebrated his 35th year with ASW. Carlos joined ASW after serving in the United States Marine Corps. He started his tenure off with ASW in the Rubbermaid division, working 3rd shift as a forklift operator. He was a young father of a newborn and needed a job with no …