About a half century ago, Saul Bolcof had an idea. Simply put, he came up with the methodology of selling smaller quantities of commodity plastics to the new industry of molding. The concept resulted in major changes in the way plastic resin was marketed. Today, Bolcof Plastic Materials is one of the pre-eminent plastic distribution companies in the United States.
Over the years, Saul's basic approach to business proved profoundly insightful. To put it succinctly, he believed the tried and true approach of honesty and integrity were the most important ingredients for long term business success. He also believed that service, quality and price were the three ingredients that would result in the growth necessary to make Bolcof Plastic Materials a nationally recognized plastic distribution organization.
Today, under the leadership of his son, Ralph Bolcof, the company has been recognized throughout the country as one of the top primary sources of commodity plastic resins. In addition, through BPM's subsidiary e-resin.com (an internet company), engineering and compounded materials are marketed. Bolcof Plastic Materials is an official distributor for Chevron/Phillips (CP Polymers), Total Petrochemical, Westlake Chemical, Taita Chemical and other manufacturers.
BPM supplies the industry with a variety of prime, generic prime, and wide spec materials, with the intention of allowing the client the opportunity of matching the appropriate quality level with the requirements of the job. Products supplied include:
- polyethylene (both high and low density)
- styrene (HIPS, MIPS and GPPS)
- polypropylene (co-polymer and homopolymer)
- ABS (impact, FR, extrusion and high flow)
- acetal and acrylics