January 9 2015, David R Brown
West-coast USA distributors Tri-iso Inc. and The TryLine Group LLC announce merger
US specialty chemical distributors Tri-iso Inc., Cardiff by the Sea, CA, and The TryLine Group, Bellvue, WA, have merged to create a new company, Tri-iso TryLine LLC. The company will be headquartered in Cardiff, CA, but many operations will continue to operate out of Bellvue, WA. The change is not expected to impact day-to-day operations for existing customers.
We made the decision to join forces to build a more robust destination for our clients' needs
David Bruck
CEO and Chairman
“We made the decision to join forces to build a more robust destination for our clients' needs, and we're thrilled to be able to offer a more comprehensive product offering,” said David Bruck, CEO and Chairman. “With our respective expertise in marketing and distributing materials for customers and suppliers, the newly created Tri-iso TryLine company will be highly capable of delivering and exceeding our clients’ expectations with high-quality products from around the world.”
Key executives of Tri-iso TryLine will include Bruck and Jason Scott as COO and President, respectively. Bruck, who founded The TryLine Group in 1988, has more than 35 years of experience in the chemical distribution industry, including having served as past president of the Western Region of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and as a member of the Board of Directors of NACDWhilst Scott began his career with Tri-iso Inc in 1998 and has played key roles in leading day-to-day operations, sales, and managing supplier relations. Scott purchased the company in 2008. He currently serves on the Membership and Retention Committee of the NACD.
About Tri-iso TryLine
The new Tri-iso TryLine Group will be a US distributor of specialty chemical raw materials covering the West coast of the USA from Washington state in the North to California in the South. The companywill offer a comprehensive portfolio of chemical raw materials for a range of industrial applications, including chemicals, coatings, adhesives, lubricants and sealants. The new company will employ nearly 40 people.
Source(s): Chemagility Sources
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