TMI, LLC
5350 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
800.888.9750
Phone: 412.787.9750
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TMI, LLC: The First One-Stop Shop for Complete Range of Non-Phthalate PVC Products!
(April 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
About TMI Group of Companies: The TMI Group of Companies is a fully integrated, leading international producer and supplier of innovative products and solutions designed to manage customer environments by improving work safety, cleanliness, comfort, efficiency and energy savings. Products include strip doors, exclusive PVC based strip, film, panel and sheet products, PVC coated and laminated fabrics, air doors, insect screens, swinging impact doors, curtains, modular enclosures and dock accessories. Services include slitting, heat sealing, interleaving, sheeting and die-cutting. The business is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with operations in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Norcross, GA. The main divisions consist of Save-T Solutions, servicing the overhead door and material handling industry, Vinyl Solutions, providing flexible PVC products to the OEM market, Curtron Products, focusing on the food service industry, and Win Plastics, LLC, a manufacturer of flexible and rigid PVC sheet and roll goods

New! Screen-Pro™ Door System Unveiled at ProMat 2009
Pittsburgh, PA (January, 2009): TMI, LLC’s Save-T Solutions division, the industry leader and one-stop shop for flexible PVC and energy control doors, revealed the new Screen-Pro™ door system at ProMat 2009 and received rave reviews! The Screen-Pro™ offers an improved design over comparable industry models while adding a host of new features. The new, TMI exclusive design allows for modular door panels, increasing energy savings, creating a more comfortable work environment, and keeping the door in use all year round! Each door can be made with Bug mesh, Bird mesh, Clear PVC, or PVC coated vinyl panels. In the spring and summer, insert the bug or bird mesh panels into the custom extruded wind bars. When fall and winter roll around, simply pull the screen panels out and replace them with vinyl or clear panels. A solid vinyl or clear door creates a solid barrier that blocks against cold temperatures and weather. This design allows for energy savings and environmental control through the entire year.
Other new features of the Screen-Pro™ include increased door speeds up to 14” per second, a breakaway bottom bar, a variety of control and activation styles, attractive valances, optional photo-eye safety feature, as well as options for manual back-up activation for motorized units in the event of power failure. Depending on traffic and application requirements, TMI’s Screen-Pro™ All-Season modular door system is a cost-effective alternative to expensive, fast-acting roll-up doors. Screen-Pro™ doors eliminate maintenance costs while cutting rising energy bills. Each door is custom made to fit any opening, and can mount in the door jamb, on the face of the wall, or around an existing overhead door. For more information, or to request TMI’s new Screen-Pro™ catalog, please call 800-888-9750, visit our website at www.tmi-pvc.com/screens/screen_pro.html, or email customer-service@tmi-pvc.com.

New! Blast Freezer Insulated Sliding Panel Door - heated track!

(Nov. 2008) TMI has engineered and developed a new line of insulated sliding panel doors for use in blast freezer applications. The new door is an ideal, cost-effective alternative to high-maintenance cold storage garage doors, bi-folding doors, and high-speed roll-up doors. Our double-insulated curtain wall sits in the doorway, sealing in the cold air and inhibiting temperature transfer. The unique design includes sliding straight track hardware with a track heater, preventing the track and rollers from freezing. TMI’s new insulated sliding door is predicted to save cold storage facilities thousands of dollars in yearly maintenance and energy costs.
For information on this new product, please contact your TMI Sales Professional at 1-800-888-9750.

Jos Kleynjans passes baton on to Joe Peilert as new CEO

(Sept. 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.

About TMI Group of Companies:
The TMI Group of Companies is a fully integrated, leading international producer and supplier of innovative products and solutions designed to manage customer environments by improving work safety, cleanliness, comfort, efficiency and energy savings. Products include strip doors, exclusive PVC based strip, film, panel and sheet products, PVC coated and laminated fabrics, air doors, insect screens, swinging impact doors, curtains, modular enclosures and dock accessories. Services include slitting, heat sealing, interleaving, sheeting and die-cutting. The business is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with operations in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Norcross, GA. The main divisions consist of Save-T Solutions, servicing the overhead door and material handling industry, Vinyl Solutions, providing flexible PVC products to the OEM market, Curtron Products, focusing on the food service industry, and Win Plastics, LLC, a manufacturer of flexible and rigid PVC sheet and roll goods.

New Material Handling Products from TMI: Better Save-T® than Sorry!

(July, 2008): We’ve all heard stories about forklift accidents and how they could have been prevented. According to OHSA, there are tens of thousands of reported forklift accidents every year, costing an estimated one hundred million dollars. Customers are always looking for methods of prevention, but they do not always know where to look.

TMI, LLC’s Save-T Solutions division, the industry leader and one-stop-shop for flexible PVC, energy control doors, loading dock accessories, and safety products has responded to customer requests. TMI is expanding their Save-T product line by adding new, economical safety protection products. These products were added to meet customer demands and to compliment TMI’s line of loading dock accessories.

New Save-T Products protect employees, machinery, equipment, and goods from damage caused by forklifts and other warehouse vehicles. The new line consists of Column Protectors, Bollard Posts, Machine Guards, and Bumper Post Sleeves, as well additional lines of Parking blocks, Speed Bumps, and Wall & Corner Protectors.

To further enhance their safety line, TMI also added a line of Haz-Mat Containment Products, including Storage Cabinets and Spill Containment Platforms. Safety Cabinets protect secure flammable liquids and contain them during fires. Spill Containment platforms contain potential spills from damaging work areas.

TMI, LLC is a one-stop-shop for thousands of material handling and door dealers throughout the country. This new line of products fits TMI’s Save-T Products’ goal: to supply products and solutions that improve working conditions, create a safer work environment, reduce energy costs, and help meet federal OSHA standards and regulations. For more information, or to request TMI’s new Save-T Solutions Loading Dock Accessory and Safety Products catalog, please call 800-888-9750, visit our website at www.tmi-pvc.com, or email customer-service@tmi-pvc.com.

Prevention is better than Cure!

TMI Save-T Solutions is a fully integrated, leading manufacturer and supplier of strip doors, exclusive PVC based strip, film, panel and sheet products, air doors, weld screens, swinging impact doors, industrial curtains, modular enclosures, dock accessories, and safety products. TMI products and services are designed to provide customers with innovative solutions that improve work safety, cleanliness, comfort, efficiency, and energy savings.

TMI, LLC Celebrates 20 Years of Success and Innovation!

(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.

For more information, please contact Chris Cummings, TMI LLC Marketing Manager at 412-787-9750 or marketing@tmi-pvc.com

TMI, LLC’s Rip-A-Strip™: As Simple as Transparent Tape!

(June 2008) How can you bring true innovation to something as simple as a strip door? What if a service professional could reduce the installation time of a strip door by 75 %, eliminate the need to punch holes and cut strips with a sharp carpet knife, all while reducing cost by up to 35%? Would that qualify? TMI, LLC, the leader in the extrusion and manufacture of flexible PVC products did it! The patented Rip-A-Strip™, pre-cut and punched PVC strips on a continuous roll, revolutionized strip door technology in 2003, and is now setting new standards for replacing worn or torn strips.

Rip-A-Strip™, ready-to-hang replacement strips on a roll, is now stocked in the most common strip widths, lengths, and grades. Each roll ships in an easy-to-use dispenser. Simply pull the strip out of the box, hang the strip, and tear the strip off the roll. No tools or knives are required for strip replacement and installation. Strips never have to make contact with the ground or surface, ensuring original clarity. Rip-A-Strip™ replacement strips fit over 99% of all existing hardware. One box can be purchased to replace worn or

torn strips, or two or more boxes can be used in conjunction with our patented Save-T Loc™ hardware to make a complete door. Rolls are available in Standard Clear, Offset Double Ribbed, and USDA Low Temp grades.

Rip-A-Strip™ saves up to 35% of total strip door costs and over 75% of installation time! Stocked Rip-A-Strip™ rolls are ready to ship in easy-to-handle sizes, avoiding costly freight charges. Boxes are perfect for installers and service managers who replace strips over and over again. TMI’s Rip-A-Strip™ is simply the easiest and most affordable strip door product to use. Need more convincing? Check out the exclusive Rip-A-Strip™ video at http://www.tmi-pvc.com/rip-a-strip/index.html.

Follow the Leader! Contact TMI at 1-800-888-9750 today, or visit TMI on the web at www.tmi-pvc.com!

Green question: Would you purchase a strip door if it could guarantee immediate energy savings and a three-month or less payback period? TMI will provide it!