April 13, 2013

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 days of the Show, exclusively for trade visitors, are followed by 3 days for the general public. Plymouth will be displaying aerospace product offerings from its Titanium Extrusion Mill (Hopkinsville, KY) and from its Stainless Steel Tube Mills (Salisbury, MD and East Troy, WI.)

Plymouth Engineered Shapes (PES) is a key producer of Nearer to Net Titanium Extrusions to aerospace OEMs and their subcontractors. Plymouth Engineered Shapes manufactures cost-saving extrusions in Titanium, Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloys. No other manufacturer offers as much experience in special shape technology, or provides as many value-added options to meet your product specifications. Plymouth Engineered Shapes has the ability to extrude complex shapes over length in a single operation equates to less downstream machining and finish operations in your process.

Plymouth Tube Co. has a long history of its aircraft tubing being used in first flights, from Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis to the recent SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft. Plymouth manufactures a full-range of Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy precision aerospace tubing to your Seamless and Welded & Drawn Tubing specifications. Additionally, the Trent plant of Plymouth Tube is one of few 21-6-9 tubing manufacturers and is the only 21-6-9 approved supplier on Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

Plymouth Tube Company and Clingan Steel, Inc. Announce Chicago Processing Plant Transaction

Posted by sshaw-adminJune 5, 2026

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 feet of production space. The plant provides high-quality coil processing, quick delivery, and custom edging capabilities.

Chicago Processing will join Clingan Steel, Inc., a specialist in high carbon, low carbon, alloy, HSLA, brass, and stainless steel strip products, including round edged, skived edge, and cut-to-length products.

“This transaction is a positive outcome for the Chicago Processing employees, who will join a company with deep expertise in strip products and a strong commitment to coil processing,” said Donald “Van” Van Pelt, President and CEO of Plymouth Tube Company. “As Plymouth continues to focus on its core specialty tubing and engineered products strategy, Clingan Steel, Inc. is well positioned to support the plant, its employees, and its customers going forward.”

“Customers can expect a smooth transition and continued service from the same experienced team they know and trust,” said Doug Clingan, Sales Manager of Clingan Steel, Inc. “Together, we are excited to build on Chicago Processing’s strong legacy while offering customers an even broader range of products, services, and capabilities.”

About Clingan Steel, Inc.

Clingan Steel, Inc. is a family-owned specialist in high carbon, low carbon, alloy, HSLA, brass, and stainless steel strip products based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Approaching its 65th year in business in 2027, the company offers round edged, skived edge, cut-to-length, slit edge, and oscillate-wound products, serving customers with expert staff, diversified capabilities, and responsive delivery from its Chicagoland facilities. For more information on Clingan Steel, Inc., please visit www.clingansteel.com.

About Plymouth Tube Company

Plymouth Tube Company is a global specialty manufacturer of stainless, nickel alloy, and carbon & alloy precision steel tubing. Plymouth Engineered Shapes manufactures titanium and steel extrusions and semi-finished shaped bar. Under five continuous generations of family ownership, Warrenville, IL-headquartered Plymouth Tube celebrated its Centennial in 2024. For more information on Plymouth Tube Company, please visit www.plymouth.com.

Please direct Plymouth Tube media inquiries to Holly Both at (630) 791-2759 (hboth@plymouth.com) and Clingan Steel, Inc. media inquiries to Doug Clingan at (708) 243-1389 (dougclingan@clingansteel.com).

PLYMOUTH TUBE CO. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN THIENEMAN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Posted by Laura JamesOctober 16, 2025

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, a family office based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kevin spent 24 years at Caterpillar Inc., where he held a variety of senior leadership positions spanning product management, operations, and general management. His career at Caterpillar included international assignments in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore, providing him with a deep understanding of global markets and cross-cultural business dynamics.

Following his time at Caterpillar, Kevin served five years at LiuGong, a leading construction equipment manufacturer in China. As an officer of the company, he was responsible for aftermarket parts, mobile cranes, mobile elevating work platforms, global strategy, and mergers & acquisitions.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Kevin has been an active contributor to business and community organizations. He has served on the Boards of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers, West Georgia Technical College, the Singapore American Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council. As a member of the APEC Business Advisory Council, he championed initiatives focused on infrastructure development as a driver of economic growth.

Kevin holds a Juris Doctor (with honors) from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and earned certification as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois.

“We are honored to welcome Kevin to Plymouth’s Board of Directors,” said Van Van Pelt, Executive Chairman, President & CEO of Plymouth. “Kevin’s extensive leadership experience across global manufacturing and industrial operations will be instrumental as we continue to advance Plymouth’s legacy of manufacturing excellence.”

Please contact Holly Both, VP Sales & Marketing, with any questions at 630-841-2911.

About Plymouth Tube Co.

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, Plymouth Tube Company is a privately-held, family-owned, precision metals manufacturer. Products include tubing, extruded shapes and cold drawn shapes spanning specialty carbon, alloy, stainless steel, nickel alloy and titanium. Headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois with five plants in the United States and Plymouth Schwerter Technik in Germany, Plymouth is known for offering industry-leading service levels and unique technical innovations.

PLYMOUTH® TO EXHIBIT AT PARIS AIR SHOW 2025

Posted by Laura JamesJune 6, 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 a long-standing partner to the aerospace and defense sectors, Plymouth® is committed to providing high-performance, precision-engineered products that meet the rigorous demands of aircraft manufacturing and defense applications. At this year’s show, attendees can learn more about its diverse range of products from its entities:

• Plymouth Tube Company: Offers a full range of Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy precision aerospace tubing to seamless and welded & drawn specifications.

• Plymouth Engineered Shapes: Manufactures cost-saving extrusion profiles in Titanium, Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys.

• Plymouth Schwerter Technik: Produces component solutions ranging from compounded materials for ballistic grilles on tanks to a range of semi-finished and finished parts utilizing special profile extrusions.

“We are thrilled to return to the Paris Air Show, a premier event for connecting with our customers and showcasing our latest innovations across the Plymouth® family of companies,” said Holly Both, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Plymouth®. “The aerospace and defense industries continue to evolve at a rapid pace, and we are dedicated to supporting their advancements with our cutting-edge solutions and unwavering commitment to quality and service. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders and demonstrating how Plymouth® can contribute to the future of flight and defense.”

Representatives from Plymouth® will be available at their stand to discuss specific project needs, provide technical insights, and explore potential partnerships. To schedule a meeting with Plymouth® during the show, reach out directly or email aero@plymouth.com.

About Plymouth Tube Co.

Plymouth Tube Company is a global specialty manufacturer of stainless, nickel alloy, and carbon alloy precision steel tubing. Plymouth Engineered Shapes manufactures titanium, stainless, nickel alloy, carbon & alloy semi- finished extrusions and semi-finished shaped bar. Under five continuous generations of family ownership, Warrenville, IL-headquartered Plymouth Tube celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2024.

For media inquiries, contact Holly Both, VP Sales & Marketing, 630-791-2759