BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$37.5M
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
Trion Industries was started in 1965 as a partnership by three friends who wanted to be in business together, making something different. David Thalenfeld owned a chain of five-and-dime stores -- stores much like the Woolworth Stores of the day. He was therefore familiar with the problems of inventory stocking and displays in the retail environment. He conceived the idea for a pegboard hook which didn't have to be tilted up to put it in or remove it from the pegboard -- the first straight-entry hook. This was the original Spacemaker 100/200 series hook. The design was patented by the partnership and two suppliers were found to produce the wire part, a stamped steel part, and to assemble them. Because it made it much easier to move hooks filled with cards of merchandise, and therefore easier to change displays, Woolworth's started to buy the hooks and the new business became successful. The company originally began in Brooklyn. After one and one-half years, one of the original partners left the concern, putting Mr. Thalenfeld and Mr. Rubin in joint control. During this period, the hooks were manufactured by Custom Metal Products of Ridgefield, NJ along with a second firm. Trion designed the products, contracted for their manufacture, warehoused, and sold them. In 1970, Custom Metal Products was commissioned to implement another new design by Mr. Thalenfeld. They were to make a machine to produce a unique new hook with a flat metal back and a ball end. ...
President
John S ThalenfeldNumber of Employees 374
Contact Information
297 Laird St
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702-6997
1 570 814 0582
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing: 337215
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In-store displays get spruced up a la Trion
- 2005-06-06
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Fixturing and all things point-of-purchase (P-O-P) are vital to any store's performance, according to executives at Trion Industries Inc. With as much as 70% of retail buying decisions made at the shelf edge, the fixtures and resulting presentation of product are paramount to closing the sale, moving...
Trion Industries Inc.(Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
- 2004-09-01
TRION INDUSTRIES INC., WilkesBarre, Pa.--has hired James Castellino to be director of sales and marketing.
All roads lead to the point of purchase. (Equipment Design).
- 2003-06-01
Ultimately, product sales are won or lost when the consumer views the shelf However, supermarkets trying to squeeze in as many products and promotions as possible must still be aware that too many messages or brands will only confuse shoppers. Customers may admire a store's decor elements, comment...
Trion Industries Inc. (Dot.Com).(unveils new Web services)(Brief Article)
- 2002-06-01
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.--unveiled an interactive, animated retail store environment as part of www.triononline.com. The presentation illustrates the latest trends in store fixtures.
Trion Industries Inc
- 2001-04-01
Trion Industries Inc. of Wilkes-Barre, PA, expanded its warehouse by 34,000 square feet to allow increased stocking of popular products. The company launched four new lines of shelf management systems, implemented Oracle computer systems companywide and added new extrusion capabilities.
Trion Industries
- 2000-07-17
J-HOOKS Trion Industries of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., introduces Plastic Guarded J-Hooks and Scanning J-Hooks, featuring a patented Wedge Clip. The Guarded J-Hooks provide easy, no-tools, no-screw, wedge-fit installation in C-channel or Tag Molding. The new plastic hooks are available in scanning and nonscanning styles and are stocked in white with...
Trion Industries
- 1999-08-30
The Flip ScanR scanning hook from Trion Industries Inc. is designed for plain paper or adhesive labels. The hook flips up, out of the way for stocking, and then falls back into full view. The Flip Scan flexes open at a touch to allow plain paper labels to be dropped...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| John S Thalenfeld | President |
| Sam Rostock | Chief Financial Officer |
| Ralph Emmett | General Manager |
| David R Thalenfeld | Founder |
| Herb Black | Safety, Maintenance Director |
| Jim Castellino | Director of Sales & Marketing |
| Jim Ellis | Director of Information Systems |
| Joe Miles | Director of Distribution, Logistics and Customer Service |
| John Halat | Director of Purchasing |
| John Laskowski | Safety, Maintenance Director |
| Rich Wildrick | Director of Sales and Business Development |
| Tom Nagel | Director of Engineering |
| Charlie Christ | Regional Sales Manager |
| Conrad Heck | Second Shift Manager |
| Dale Zmijewski | Human Resources Manager |
| Gary Wozniak | Regional Sales Manager |
| John Reese | Regional Sales Manager |
| Kevin Lanning | Plant Manager |
| Kevin Witman | Human Resources Manager |
| Kim Rooney | Customer Service Manager |
| Linda Rothman | Regional Sales Manager |
| Marcelle Lakkis | Customer Service Manager |
| Mary Beth Posluszny | Human Resources Manager |
| Pat Ruddy | Regional Sales Manager |
| Richard Chin | Credit Manager |
| Rick Kayden | Regional Sales Manager |
| Tony Kadysewski | Communications Manager |
| Alissa Eddowes | Customer Service Specialist |
| Alissa Loftus | Customer Service Specialist |
| Amanda Brezna | Customer Service Specialist |
| Amanda Cragle | Customer Service Specialist |
| Dawn Frew | Customer Service Specialist |
| Dee Jones | Customer Service Specialist |
| Jennifer Morgis | Customer Service Specialist |
| Jody Colfax | Sales Coordinator |
| Michaelene Lepore | Customer Service Specialist |
| Michelle Gagatek | Sales Coordinator |
| Michelle Kreuzburg | Customer Service Specialist |
| Misty Donnelly | Customer Service Specialist |
Now a top fixture manufacturer, Trion Industries' heritage is solidly based in retail and point-of-purchase. For prior to manufacturing, Trion's founders owned and operated a chain of retail stores in New York City. Trion's fixture solutions grew from a first-hand need for hardware to support merchandising. Read an exclusive interview with John Thalenfeld, President of Trion. Progressive Grocer, January 1, 2006.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| University of Scranton | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| University of Scranton | Accounting | Former |
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Finance Executive | Former |
Ralph devotes his free time to his four loves -- wife, Juliann, infant daughter Julia, and two sons, RJ and James. He also enjoys Penn State football, golf, vacations to Disneyland, Philadelphia Eagles Football and Flyers Hockey and discussing sports with good friends.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Founder | Current |
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Safety, Maintenance Director | Current |
Jim is very involved with his family. He spends his time with his wife Lisa, 2 daughters, Gina & Marina, and his son James. He enjoys golf, traveling and has been very involved in sports with his children.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Director of Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Director of Information Systems | Current |
| National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Director of Distribution, Logistics and Customer Service | Current |
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Dist Manager | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Director of Purchasing | Current |
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Purchasing Agent | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Safety, Maintenance Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Director of Sales and Business Development | Current |
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Director of Engineering | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Second Shift Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Human Resources Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Plant Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Human Resources Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Human Resources Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Credit Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Communications Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Sales Coordinator | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Sales Coordinator | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trion Industries, Inc. | Customer Service Specialist | Current |
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