September 10, 2010, Pittsburgh, Pa., – TMI, LLC, enjoying the most successful year in company history, today announced that Frank J. Mummolo has been appointed as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Mummolo comes to TMI after serving as founder and managing director of Philadelphia-based MCA Consulting Services, Inc.

At TMI, Mummolo will set overall strategic direction to include; leading the company into new markets, increasing market share in existing markets through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions, overseeing the development of new products, and ensuring that the company maintains its position as a leading provider of flexible PVC solutions, energy control doors and safety products.

Prior to joining TMI, Mummolo held a number of leadership positions across a range of industries. He led startup companies and new ventures, engineered corporate turnarounds and managed small- to medium-sized public and private companies. He is recognized as a global business leader with extensive domestic and international experience and frequently speaks on a variety of business related topics. Mummolo is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of New York, where he earned several engineering degrees, including a Ph. D.

“In a relatively short time, TMI has evolved from a small, locally-based business into a multimillion dollar corporation serving customers around the world,” said Jos Kleynjans, TMI’s founder and former president. “Frank has both the tools to succeed at TMI, as well as the vision to take this company to the next level.”

Pittsburgh, PA - October 2009 The TMI Group of Companies continues to expand. Effective October 1, TMI has acquired the assets of RJF’s KoroKlear Division. “We are excited to add KoroKlear to the TMI group. KoroKlear enjoys a great name and quality reputation in the industry. We are looking forward to working with KoroKlear’s customers which will benefit from TMI’s broad product offering ranging from bulk PVC film, PVC coated fabrics and flexible PVC to finished products such as strip doors and screen doors” comments Joe Peilert, President & CEO of TMI.

The acquisition supports the strategic objectives of both companies. With the addition of KoroKlear, TMI can further expand its market leadership position as America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of flexible PVC solutions for the door, food service, safety and material handling industries.

Jack Woodyard, General Manager of RJF International Corporation states: “The divesture of KoroKlear allows us to focus on our core businesses. As a well established long time player in the flexible PVC market, we know that TMI understands the requirements of KoroKlear’s customers.”

The addition of the KoroKlear Division represents TMI’s third acquisition in two years. Earlier this year, as a result of organic growth, the company opened a new West Coast Warehouse and Logistics Center in Anaheim California – its fourth location overall. TMI is planning on additional acquisitions over the next twelve months. Peilert confirms “the management structure and funding is in place to continue our expansion.”              
         

TMI, LLC: The First One-Stop Shop for Complete Range of Non-Phthalate PVC Products!

Pittsburgh, PA – June 2009 Many people have never heard of phthalates (pronounced ‘tha-lāt’), and even more are unaware of what they are or what they do. Phthalates are plasticizers that make flexible vinyl softer. They have been used in the production of vinyl products, including flooring, shower curtains, and children’s toys for decades. A recent ban of children’s toys containing phthalates in the EU and in California has caused a number of issues. Bans that pass in California, like Prop 65, usually gain momentum and move across the country. There has been an increased demand for non-phthalate products, including PVC and fabrics. Where can manufacturers find vinyl and fabrics that contain no phthalates?

TMI, LLC, the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of flexible PVC products, is the first supplier in the United States to carry a full line of non-phthalate flexible vinyl. To help manufacturers meet stringent production requirements, TMI has non-phthalate clear flexible PVC film, strip, and sheet, as well as a line of PVC coated fabrics.

While research shows that phthalates pose no health risk to humans, researchers hypothesize that exposure to phthalates, especially at a young age, may cause reproductive problems. Until now, many manufacturers have had no choice but to use vinyl and PVC coated fabrics containing phthalates. The TMI Group of Companies is the first to offer a broad line of non-phthalate products. Our ongoing commitment as a market and innovation leader is to develop next generation flexible PVC product solutions that meet and exceed market and government demands.

Joe Peilert, CEO of the TMI Group of Companies, comments, “Outside of legal requirements, many customers are realizing the opportunity to sell products that do not contain phthalates as a way to differentiate themselves from the competition.”

Contact TMI at 1-800-888-9750 learn more about how we can help you meet regulatory requirements for non-phthalate products and capitalize on demand in the fast growing market segment of environmentally responsible products.

New West Coast Location – More Choices in More Locations!

Pittsburgh, PA – January 2009. TMI, the leading producer and supplier of flexible PVC, film, coated and laminated vinyl product solutions, is excited to announce its latest site addition. To better serve its growing West Coast OEM and Wholesaler customer base, TMI has opened a warehouse location in Anaheim, CA. “Our new Anaheim logistics center represents a critical addition, further expanding our ability to offer nationwide one-stop shopping for all your flexible plastic needs. TMI customers will benefit from reduced lead times and inventory carrying cost based on local material access.” comments Joe Peilert, President & CEO for the TMI Group of Companies. The location will offer distributors and OEM customers the most popular grades of flexible PVC, film and coated products. Operations in Anaheim will start as soon as March 2009.
In spite of the difficult economic environment, TMI continues to grow. Anaheim is the group’s fourth location, joining Pittsburgh, PA – the company’s headquarter, Cuyahoga Falls, OH - home of Win Plastics, LLC and Norcross, GA.  With over 4 million pounds of roll goods, coated and film inventory, TMI offers more choices in more locations and sets the standard nationwide for quality, service and pricing.  “Looking ahead, TMI is planning for continued organic and acquisition growth in 2009. We are servicing markets that tie into safety, energy savings and replacement business that will fare better than other industries. A product like a PVC strip door that can offer an energy savings payback in as little as three months makes good business sense in any economic environment.” explains Joe Peilert

(September 2008) - After 20 successful years, Jos Kleynjans, the founder of the TMI Group of Companies, has stepped aside as CEO effective September 26, 2008. Jos will continue his role as a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors. He has been a respected leader in the flexible PVC, Door, and Material Handling industries for the past three decades. Joe Peilert, active President of the TMI Group of Companies, will be serving as the new CEO.

Jos Kleynjans came to the United States and fulfilled the American dream. With his wife Annie, Jos moved to the United States from Holland. In 1988, they started TMI Inc, Trading and Manufacturing Industries, in Pittsburgh, PA. TMI began as a small, domestic manufacturer of PVC strip doors. Under Jos’ leadership and direction, TMI has grown into an internationally received market leader in the flexible PVC and energy control industry.

In 2006, Jos put the company in a position for rapid growth and development by bringing in Shoreview Industries, a private equity group that invests in companies with a strong track record of market leadership and expansion potential. Their backing has allowed for a number of acquisitions in the past two years.

TMI plans on accelerated expansion through both organic and acquisition growth. Joe Peilert, who started with the TMI Group of Companies in October 2007 as President, is taking over as the new CEO. Within his first three months, Joe led the acquisition and integration of two companies: Win Plastics, LLC, a key supplier, and FlexBarrier, a Georgia based competitor. More acquisitions are expected over the next twelve months as TMI continues with its strategy of accelerated growth.

The TMI Group of Companies will continue to operate from its headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.

(June 2008) 2008 marks the 20th anniversary for TMI, LLC. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality flexible PVC products and energy control solutions has continued to experience years of rapid growth and development through product innovation and strategic acquisitions.

TMI, LLC, Trading and Manufacturing Industries, began in 1988 as a small manufacturer of PVC strip doors. Within two decades, under the leadership of founder and CEO Jos Kleynjans, TMI has become the market leader in the flexible PVC industry. TMI has introduced lines of air doors, loading dock accessories, and additional PVC products including swinging impact doors and industrial curtains. In recent years, TMI has added lines of flexible roll-up bug screens, roll-up security doors, as well as the patented Rip-A-Strip™ and Save-T Loc™ hardware system. The diversified product line has given TMI the opportunity to be a one-stop-shop to thousands of distributors throughout the world.

In 1998, TMI acquired Curtron Products, the food service division of TMI, LLC. Another food service acquisition followed in 2002, when TMI acquired Safety Seal. Over the past twelve months acquisition activity has accelerated with the backing of the private equity group ShoreView Industries. In September 2007, TMI, LLC acquired a state-of-the-art PVC extrusion company, with a capacity of 60,000 lbs of PVC per day. Two months later, TMI acquired FlexBarrier Products, a Georgia-based manufacturer of strip doors, industrial curtains and roll-up screen doors.  

Today, the TMI Group of Companies operates as four divisions: Save-T™  Solutions services the overhead door and material handling market, Curtron™ caters to the food service industry, Vinyl Solutions™ provides coated, laminated and bulk PVC products and conversion services to industrial OEM customers, and last but not least TMI Export Solutions. TMI operates out of four strategically placed locations throughout the United States, allowing the company to meet customer demands in effective and cost-efficient manners. When asked about the success of the company, TMI President Joe Peilert comments: “Our customers have always appreciated TMI’s dedication to product quality, quick delivery and our extensive product offering, allowing for one-stop shopping. But, even more important than these success ingredients is our unwavering commitment to our distributors, TMI will not sell direct unlike many of our competitors.”

Looking ahead, Peilert comments: ”driven by innovation and the ability to meet customer needs through its extensive custom conversion services, TMI is positioned for continued growth and expansion in the upcoming years. More acquisitions are planned for the next 12 months, allowing the company to expand its geographic foot print. The addition of new dealers is a continuous process, allowing for quick service and professional installations throughout the entire country.”

The TMI Group of Companies is a fully integrated, leading international producer and supplier of strip doors, exclusive PVC based strip, film, panel and sheet products, PVC coated and laminated fabrics, air doors, screens, swinging impact doors, curtains, modular enclosures and dock accessories. Services include slitting, heat sealing, interleaving, sheeting and die-cutting. TMI products and services are designed to provide customers with innovative solutions that improve work safety, cleanliness, comfort, efficiency and energy savings.