Company Research Report: Plastic Express

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Name: Plastic Express

Mission: Dedicated to providing custom-tailored logistical solutions to meet the diverse needs of customers across various industries, with a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and innovative transportation and warehousing solutions.

Founding and Key People

Founded: 1970

Founder: Ray “Jr.” Kurtz, following his Army enlistment.

Key People: [No information available]

Headquarters

Location: Montgomery, Texas

Address: 11568 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356

Workforce and Revenue

Number of Employees: Over 1,000 team members

Revenue: [No information available]

Notable Achievements

Known For: Being the largest Veteran Owned and Operated logistics company in the U.S., providing bulk trucking, warehousing, transloading, and export solutions primarily within the plastics industry and expanding into non-plastic materials.

Products and Services

Core Offerings

Bulk Trucking: Fleet of over 200 self-loading bulk trailers for transporting plastic and other materials, with experienced, safety-certified drivers.

Warehousing and Distribution: Five million square feet of full-service warehousing with wide geographical coverage.

Packaging: ISO 9001-2008 certified with automated palletizing and bagging systems, 24/7 service, and customization options to prevent contamination.

Transloading Services: High-frequency railroad switching capabilities with a focus on integrating all US and Canadian Class I Railroads.

PX Services Division

Products Managed: Paper, lumber, steel, roofing materials, ceramics, and more.

Key Features: Extensive X-Dock/Warehouse space, with rail and full transload services ensuring comprehensive supply chain management.

Recent Developments

Expansion and Infrastructure

Georgia Expansion: Opened a new warehouse in Savannah, GA in 2019, expanding capacity to package and process in excess of 30 railcars a day.

Texas Expansion: In 2022, consolidated facilities into a new 800,000 square foot warehouse in Baytown, TX.

Chicagoland Area Expansion: In 2024, moved bulk trucking operations back with key rail yard access.

Technological Advancements

GPS and Hand-Held Technology: On-boarding new GPS equipment and providing drivers with E-Logs compliant hand-held units for tracking services.

Environmental Compliance: Entire fleet meets EPA SmartWay clean air standards, ensuring environmentally responsible operations.

Safety and Compliance

Certification and Safety Programs: ISO 9001 Certification, Operation Clean Sweep-Blue status, and CTPAT compliance, emphasizing safety in logistics operations.

Strategic Partnerships

Recent Partnerships: [No information available]

Conclusion

Plastic Express continues to be a leader in the logistics industry, with a focus on expanding capabilities, technological integration, and enhancing service quality through strategic infrastructure and resource development. The company promotes sustainability and prioritizes customer satisfaction through innovative and efficient supply-chain solutions.