(Newswire.net — April 1, 2015) Anaheim, California — Most companies don’t survive the first 2 – 3 years in business. Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. of Anaheim California not only survived, but they have thrived for more than 40 years. Founded in 1975, Industrial Plastic Supply (IPS) focuses on the mechanical and engineering plastic stock shapes industry.
When asked why Industrial Plastic Supply is thriving, General Manager Hayden Hess commented, “We have always focused on what our clients want. We stock more of those wanted items, which in turn help these clients turn around their parts quicker. This often saves our client up to 2 weeks, not having to wait for material. I also work closely with our client service staff to insure we have the best and most experienced team in the industry”.
What are the 7 things that Industrial Plastic Supply does that makes them a leader in the plastic sheet, rod and tube industry?
#1 – Inventory
A major trend in the distribution chain model has been to eliminate or reduce inventories. Most suppliers have reduced inventory levels to have only what is needed for the next several days, and have worked with ‘Just-In-Time’ methods to run a lean warehouse. At IPS, the inventory levels have increased at a steady pace. Current inventory levels are the highest of any local supplier. This large inventory means not having to wait for a factory shipment from the East Coast, including all IPS material is from American sources. Most plastic sheet and rod manufacturers are located in the North East US, and thus transit times of 7 – 10 days are normal.
#2 – Knowledge
The plastic industry is unique in many ways. The diversity of plastic materials that are available is vast. Many of the plastic materials have very particular qualities and properties that need to be understood before use. Picking the right plastic material is very important and knowing all about the qualities, variances, approvals and exceptions each material possess will help you make an informed decision. Industrial Plastic Supply has some of the most knowledgeable staff in the industry. Of the 6 senior client service staff, they have a combined 151 years serving plastic customers. That is an astonishing 25.16 years on average!
#3 – Best Suppliers
The 40 years of experience enable Industrial Plastic Supply to pick and choose from the best manufacturers. From some of the world’s largest to some of the best boutique factories, quality is at the core of the choosing of each and every material supplier. Their supplier list includes dozens of the finest factories, including: Rochling Plastics, Ensinger Plastics, Gehr Plastics, Bayer-Sheffield Plastics, Westlake Plastics and many more. Also, they do not import any materials, no material from China.
#4 – Cut to size
Plastic materials come in a wide range of sizes. Plastic sheet materials commonly are produced in 48” X 96” or 48” X 120” sheet sizes. Most plastic rod materials are produced in 120” long lengths. What if you don’t need that large of a piece? Industrial Plastic is geared to help with full cutting capabilities. From large ‘blanks’ to precision cut parts, Industrial Plastic is set up to produce the part sizes you need. With over 80 plastic material types in a huge range of sizes, all in stock and ready to ship. Products range from ABS and Acetal sheet to PEEK and Ultem in sheet and rod.
#5 – ISO Certified
Back in 1975, Industrial Plastic knew that having a Quality System in place was a critical component to success. Over the years, continual improvement to processes and procedures where put in place. Last year, they contacted an ISO registrar to get certified. The process was smooth process, and they became ISO 9001:2008 certified without any ‘findings’ or ‘corrective actions’, mostly due to the existing high quality systems in place.
#6 – 40 years of experience
Forty years is a long time to be in business. You don’t last that long by accident. This only happens with a critical focus on the things that are important. Quality, Professionalism, Timely Shipments, Quick and Accurate Answers are just a few of those important items. They have had 40 years to perfect the systems and ensure top notch service. When selecting a plastic supplier most clients choose expertise every time.
#7 – Live Answered Phones
This may seem trivial, but when you call Industrial Plastic, the phone is answered by a real live person. No automated phone system that requires you to choose a department by number or put in a person’s initials. Real people answering the phone may not be exciting, but with the focus is on customer service, getting a real answer in a timely manner is important.
Compare your current supplier to the 7 factors above. Then, put Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. on top of your list of quality material suppliers.
Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. 2240 S. Dupont Drive
Anaheim, CA United States 92806
714-978-3520
info@iplasticsupply.com
http://www.iplasticsupply.com