For TMI, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, this is the second acquisition during the last six months. The addition of FlexBarrier allows TMI to expand its product line as well as geographic positioning. Going forward, FlexBarrier will operate as FlexBarrier Products, LLC as part of the TMI group of companies. “FlexBarrier enjoys an excellent reputation in the market place and offers TMI’s dealer network a line of exciting new products and supply options. FlexBarrier customers will have access to TMI’s product lines such as air doors, industrial curtains, dock bumpers and dock lights, industrial enclosures and swinging impact doors. Moreover, the addition of FlexBarrier will allow us to establish a distribution point in the Southeast to more effectively compete in this market.” comments Joe Peilert, President of TMI International.

Rick Rochelle, President & CEO of FlexBarrier, Inc. agreed to stay on board to manage the Cold Storage and Refrigeration Contractor business for the TMI Group. He comments: "Our partnership with TMI is a progressive step to provide our customers a more diversified product line to increase their profits. With the additional investment in equipment, the great service and quality Flexbarrier and TMI are known for will be further enhanced. “

History

Since 1976, FlexBarrier Products, Inc (formerly known as FlexStrip Products, Inc.)has been manufacturing products that are used to control temperature, humidity, dust, insects, fumes, noise and flying particles. Our products consist of curtain walls, strip doors, bug screens, flexible rooms, spring action impact doors and thermal barriers. Today our broad product line solves customers needs throughout North and South America.