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.
