Choosing a Warehousing Partner for Chemical ProductsChemical manufacturers, distributors, and importers, need to consider several factors when choosing a 3PL warehousing partner. Chemical products require controlled handling, clear procedures, trained people, and a facility that understands the requirements of the materials being stored. Before selecting a 3PL, companies should make sure the provider understands the requirements of their specific products. …
Beyond Bulk: When 25 kg or 50 lb Bagged Resin Is Right for Your Operation
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, …
US Distribution Hub for Lawn Care Products
US Distribution Hub for Lawn Care Products Business challenge: A Canadian manufacturer of lawn care products needed a U.S. warehousing and distribution partner that could support seasonal demand and ship efficiently to American customers. ASW’s solution: ASW established a U.S. distribution hub for the client, providing warehousing, B2B fulfillment, distribution, and transportation brokerage support for orders shipping throughout the United …
Gated Retail-Focused Distribution Performance
Operational Change, Measurable Results A Retail-Focused Case Study in Distribution PerformanceIn retail distribution, operational performance directly impacts service levels, store readiness, on-shelf availability, cost-to-serve, and customer satisfaction. This case study highlights how targeted improvements to facility layout, workflow design, labor planning, and network optimization delivered measurable gains in accuracy, throughput, productivity, inventory visibility, transportation efficiency, and damage reduction.Get instant access …
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 …
Cross-Docking Can Be a Retailer’s Best Friend
Cross-Docking Can Be a Retailer’s Best FriendOctober 23, 2025Cross-docking can be a retailer’s best friend during seasonal peaks. This is because it speeds up the distribution process. Cross-docking refers to the transfer of product from inbound to outbound transportation in a relatively short timeframe without having to warehouse it. Usually, trucks carry the inbound and outbound shipments, but sometimes transfer …
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 …
