Warrenville, IL and Elk Grove Village, IL — June 4, 2026 — Plymouth Tube Company and Clingan Steel, Inc. have announced the sale of Plymouth’s Chicago Processing plant to Clingan Steel, Inc. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Located on Armitage Avenue in Chicago, the Chicago Processing plant has operated since 1983 and includes 44,000 square …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN THIENEMAN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WARRENVILLE, IL (October 15, 2025) – Plymouth Tube Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Thieneman to its Board of Directors. Kevin brings over three decades of global industrial and leadership experience to Plymouth’s Board. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Silver Spruce Resources, Inc., Calder Consulting, and Cornwell Capital, …
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PLYMOUTH APPOINTS D.C. “VAN” VAN PELT, JR. AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
WARRENVILLE, IL (September 02, 2025) – Plymouth appoints D.C. “Van” Van Pelt, JR. as President and CEO. WARRENVILLE, IL (September 2, 2025) – Plymouth Tube Company has appointed D.C. “Van” Van Pelt, Jr. as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Van Pelt will also continue in his role as Executive Chairman of the Board. …
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PLYMOUTH® TO EXHIBIT AT PARIS AIR SHOW 2025
WARRENVILLE, IL (June 5, 2025) – Plymouth®, a leading global manufacturer of specialty tubing and extruded shapes for critical industries, is proud to announce its participation in the International Paris Air Show from June 16-22, 2025. Plymouth® will be showcasing its advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industries at Hall 3, Stand F186. As …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY AND SHADOWBRIAR CAPITAL PARTNERS ANNOUNCE WINAMAC, INDIANA CARBON & ALLOY SEAMLESS STEEL TUBE PLANT TRANSACTION
WARRENVILLE, IL (November 06, 2024) – Plymouth Tube Company (“Plymouth”) has completed the sale of its Winamac, Indiana Carbon & Alloy Seamless Tube Mill (“Winamac”) to an affiliate of Shadowbriar Capital Partners (“Shadowbriar”). Winamac will operate as a stand-alone business named Crossroads Seamless USA. The Winamac site consists of a Cold Draw, a Hot Mill, …
PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY COMPLETED MORE THAN 1,600 HOURS OF SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF PATRIOT DAY
WARRENVILLE, IL (September 11, 2024) – Plymouth Tube Company announced its continued commitment to giving back to the community through a successful Patriot Day volunteer initiative, further exemplifying its dedication to the communities in which our team members live and work. Patriot Day is a National Day of Service and Remembrance that our nation sets …
PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY EXHIBITING AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2024
WARRENVILLE, IL (July 23, 2024) – Plymouth Tube Company and Plymouth Engineered Shapes, a leading manufacturer of near-to-net extrusions, shapes, and precision aerospace tubing, is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary at the Farnborough International Airshow, taking place this week. “For a century, Plymouth has been a trusted partner to the industry, providing innovative solutions …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD
WARRENVILLE, IL (April 01, 2024) – Plymouth Tube Company has announced the appointment of Charles Williams and Don Bent to its Board of Directors. Charles “Chuck” Williams brings a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sectors to the Plymouth Board. He retired as a Rear Admiral after an impressive 32.5 years in the U.S. …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD
WARRENVILLE, IL (February 15, 2024) – Plymouth Tube Company has announced the appointment of Dr. Ganesh Iyer to its Board. Dr. Iyer is currently President and CEO of Etnyre International, a 125-year-old, family-owned midsized manufacturer of equipment for the asphalt road building and transportation industry. Prior to Etnyre, Ganesh spent two decades at Caterpillar beginning as an …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY TO EXHIBIT AT PARIS AIR SHOW 2023
WARRENVILLE, IL (June 5, 2023) – Plymouth Tube Company and Plymouth Engineered Shapes will exhibit at this year’s Paris Air Show. The show takes place at the Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre from June 19 to June 25, 2023 and will bring together aerospace leaders from across the globe to showcase their latest industry innovations. The first four …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WARRENVILLE, IL (February 3, 2023) – Plymouth Tube Company announced changes to the composition of its Board of Directors with the retirement of family shareholder Alan Van Pelt and the addition of three new directors. Plymouth’s CEO Drew Van Pelt thanked Alan Van Pelt for his service, stating that “during Alan’s tenure he brought analytical …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. ACQUIRES GERMAN DEFENSE PARTS AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURER
WARRENVILLE, IL (July 1, 2021) – Plymouth Tube Company announced today that the company has completed its purchase of a defense parts and protection systems manufacturer located in Schwerte, Germany from the administration managing the insolvency of Hoesch Schwerter Profile GmbH (HSP). Previously a division of HSP, Plymouth has renamed the business unit Plymouth Schwerter …
Plymouth Tube Co. Announces Two New Members to Board of Directors
WARRENVILLE, IL (March 4, 2021) – Plymouth Tube Company announced that it has recruited two new members to the company’s board of directors: Gary Brooks and Rand McNally. “I was interested in adding board members who had exceptional track records and could bring world-leading expertise in competencies critical to Plymouth’s success,” explains Drew Van Pelt, …
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Plymouth Tube Co. Acquires Nisshin Automotive Tubing, LLC (NAT)
WARRENVILLE, IL (February 7, 2020) – Plymouth Tube Company today announced that the company has completed its purchase of Nisshin Automotive Tubing, LLC (NAT), located in Versailles, KY, from Nippon Steel Nisshin Holding, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Acquisition of the NAT plant will expand Plymouth Tube’s capabilities and increase its …
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Plymouth Tube Co. to Exhibit at Paris Air Show 2019
PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. TO EXHIBIT AT PARIS AIR SHOW 2019 WARRENVILLE, IL – (May 28, 2019) – Plymouth Tube Co. and Plymouth Engineered Shapes will exhibit at this year’s Paris Air Show. The show takes place at the Le Bourget exhibition center from June 17 to 23, 2019 and brings together aerospace leaders from across the …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE’S TRENT MILL RECEIVES NADCAP ACCREDIDATION FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
WARRENVILLE, IL (December 17, 2017) – Plymouth Tube’s Trent Mill (East Troy, WI) announces it has received Nadcap accreditation for NonDestructive testing. By manufacturing in accordance with Nadcap approved processes, Plymouth assures its customers around the globe they are purchasing materials produced and tested to the highest standards set by the industry. Nadcap accreditation is …
Plymouth to exhibit at Paris Airshow 2017
Warrenville, IL (May 1, 2017): Plymouth Tube Company and Plymouth Engineered Shapes will exhibit at this year’s Annual Paris Airshow. The show takes place at the Le Bourget exhibition center from June 19 to 25 2017. Once again, the airshow will bring together all the aerospace industry’s players across the globe to showcase the latest technological …
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PLYMOUTH RECEIVES 2017 RUSTY DEMEULES AWARD FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE
WARRENVILLE, IL – Cam Valle, Director of Human Resources at Plymouth Tube, is proud to announce that the Plymouth Tube Streator Mill has received the 2017 Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence. Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and CNA Insurance Safety present this award annually to recognize companies with an exceptional safety culture. This is …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SHUTDOWNS
WARRENVILLE, IL- Plymouth Tube Company has announced its upcoming Holiday and Maintenance Shutdown schedule. Throughout the months of November and December, there will be shutdowns across each of Plymouth Tube Company’s manufacturing facilities, in observance of the holiday season and to facilitate routine maintenance work. Plymouth encourages all customers to schedule deliveries of products prior …
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Streator Employees Celebrate 1,000th Day Accident Free
STREATOR, IL- On Friday Oct. 23, employees from Plymouth Tube Company’s Streator mill reached 1,000 days of being accident and injury free. Instead of a typical work day, employees were rewarded with a celebration for their hard work and commitment to safety. “It has been quite a journey for us and every day brings new …
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Plymouth Engineered Shapes to exhibit at TITANIUM USA
HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Representatives of Plymouth Engineered Shapes will attend TITANIUM USA, a conference and exhibit hosted by the International Titanium Association (ITA). The event will take place at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida from Sunday, October 4 through Wednesday, October 7. TITANIUM USA will bring together titanium producers, OEM’s, distributors, fabricators and vendors …
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PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES ATTEND FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN EVENT
WARRENVILLE, IL– On Sept. 23, six members of the Plymouth Tube Co. volunteered to pack food for the Feed My Starving Children organization. The event was put on by The Warrenville Charitable Giving Committee at their Aurora, IL location. Volunteers were split into groups where they worked to assemble packages of dried vegetable, soy and …
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PLYMOUTH TUBE ANNOUNCES PLANS TO CLOSE ONE OF TWO FACTORIES IN EAST TROY, WI
Warrenville, IL – Plymouth Tube has finalized negotiations with United Steelworkers for the closure of its East Troy CWA plant at 2061 Young Street. Plymouth’s other tube mill in East Troy, the Trent Mill at 2056 Young Street, serves the aerospace and industrial markets and is unaffected by the closure of its sister plant. The …
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Paris Airshow Booth 3-C138
Warrenville, IL: Plymouth Tube Company and Plymouth Engineered Shapes will exhibit at this year’s Annual Paris Airshow. The show takes place at the Le Bourget exhibition center from June 17 to 23 2013. Once again, the airshow will bring together all the aerospace industry’s players across the globe to showcase the latest technological innovations. The first 4 …
Shot Show 2013: Booth 2650
Semi-Finished Bar Stock and Fabricated Tube Solutions on Display at the 2013 Shot Show in Las Vegas! Plymouth Tube Company and Plymouth Engineered Shapes return to Las Vegas for the 2013 Shot Show, exhibiting at booth #2650 January 15-18. The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference is the largest and most comprehensive …
ASTM Recognizes Dan Janikowski as new board member
ASTM International, a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards, has elected Dan Janikowski to be a member of its Board of Directors beginning in 2013. Known for its leadership in international standards development, ASTM is driven by the contributions of its members whose representation spans 150 countries. …
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A Gold Level Partnership
Plymouth Tube’s Chicago Processing Awarded Gold Level Partner Plaque for Community Involvement Chicago, IL – The Austin Polytechnical Academy (APA) recently presented Plymouth Tube Company’s Chicago Processing plant with a Gold Level Partner Plaque in recognition of their valuable community support and partnership. Founded by the Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council in 2007 in …
Specialty Tubing Donated to Museum
PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. DONATES SPECIALTY GRADE TUBING TO SPURLOCK UNIVERSITY MUSEUM Plymouth Tube Co. has donated several hundred feet of specialty grade stainless steel tubing to the Spurlock Museum at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign further demonstrating its dedication to the community. Recently, the Spurlock Museum had expanded their storage space and was …
Dave Barnes named CFO of the year
Plymouth Tube Company’s Dave Barnes is the recipient of the 2012 Chicago CFO Of The Year Award, Mid-Size Private Company category. The competition was hosted by Financial Executives International-Chicago Chapter. The CFO of the Year® Award is presented to a senior financial leader who has made significant contributions to a business or non-profit with quality, insight …
ProMoly on display at PRI 2012
Plymouth Tube is proud to be a part of the event, where the worldwide racing industry gathers in Orlando, November 29 – December 1, 2012, for the 25th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show. Throughout the show, attendees will be given the opportinity to network with the racing community experts, including Plymouth Tube Company (booth 2957); manufacturer …
AMT (Aerospace Mfg. Technologies) Gold Supplier Award
AMT (Aerospace Mfg. Technologies) awarded Plymouth Engineered Shapes its Gold Supplier Award for excellence in Quality, On time Delivery, and Customer Service.
MINExpo 2012! booth #24096
MINExpo 2012 is 850,000 square feet and 1800 exhibitors in 12 indoor halls and outdoor areas of the Las Vegas Convention Center. MINExpo® is where you will find the safest, most innovative and productive equipment, services and technologies in the world: Which is why Plymouth Tube and Plymouth Engineered Shapes are a perfect fit! As an experienced …
Sand Sports Super Show Exhibitor
Plymouth Tube Co., a domestic steel tube manufacturer, welcomes all ATV/UTV fans to visit booth (#14-212) at the 2012 Sand Sports Super Show. The show takes place September 14-16, 2012 at the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA. Throughout the event, show goers will be able to experience hands on Plymouth’s …
David Crouch Named General Manager
Warrenville, IL – Plymouth Tube Company announces David Crouch as the new General Manager at its Salisbury, Maryland seamless stainless steel tubing plant. Mr. Crouch brings 18 combined years of experience from the copper, brass and steel tubing industry as well as the textile industry. His background is in new process development, lean manufacturing and …
PLYMOUTH TUBE WINAMAC MILL RECEIVES CHAMBER’S ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
PULASKI COUNTY, IN – The Plymouth Tube Company was founded in Plymouth, Mich. in 1924. The company is a specialty manufacturer of precision steel tubing, steel and titanium Near-Net Shapes, and steel and titanium cold drawn shapes. Comprised of 10 manufacturing plants, including the one in Winamac, Plymouth Tube is family-owned with fourth generation leadership …
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Gary Minta Named VP of Finance and Administration
Warrenville, IL – Plymouth Tube Company is pleased to announce Gary Minta as its new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Mr. Minta will be replacing Dave Barnes who was named Plymouth Tube’s Chief Operating Officer in January 2012. Mr. Minta brings to Plymouth Tube an extensive background in Finance and Operations with private, …
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Exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow: Hall2C7
Warrenville, IL: Plymouth Tube Company and Plymouth Engineered Shapes will exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow 2012 to be held outside London this July. The Farnborough Airshow is the world’s largest trade-focused aerospace exhibition, gearing up for 1,400 exhibitors and over 150,000 visitors from 40 countries. Plymouth will be displaying aerospace product offerings from its …
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Airbus inks contract with Plymouth Engineered Shapes
AIRBUS INKS 10-YEAR TITANIUM EXTRUSIONS DEAL WITH PLYMOUTH ENGINEERED SHAPES Hopkinsville, KY: Semi-Finished Titanium Airframe Extrusion producer Plymouth Engineered Shapes announces that it has been awarded a new contract from Airbus. The scope of the ten-year agreement includes titanium extrusions which will be utilized throughout the programs for the A350 XWB, including A350-800, A350-900 …
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Australia API PowerChem 2012
Dan Janikowski to present paper at API PowerChem 2012 Warrenville, IL – Dan Janikowski, Technical Manager, will present a technical paper on day one of this year’s PowerChem conference hosted by the Australian Power Institute (API). Additionally, Plymouth Tube Co. will be co-exhibiting with Mr. Don Broadbent of Karuah Valley Trading Co. (KVTC), Plymouth’s …
