This document provides an overview of TRI Chemicals, including its vision, history, organization, locations, services, and key people. TRI was founded in 1994 and is a leading chemical distributor that sources products globally and stocks them at warehouses across North America. It aims to create sustainable partnerships by providing innovative sourcing solutions, exceptional customer service, and opportunities for mutual growth. TRI has offices in Seattle, Chicago, and the Middle East, and sources from over 15 countries worldwide.

1. Company Overview
September 2016
www.trichemicals.com

2. CONTENTS
 Vision & Objectives
 Introduction
 Organization
 Major Stocking Points & Sourcing Points
 Why TRI

3. VISION & OBJECTIVES
 Our vision is to continue to create sustainable partnerships worldwide
by providing innovative and competitive sourcing solutions.
 Our focus is providing value through, not only our products, but
through the sharing of global and local market information,
exceptional customer service and the development of mutually
beneficial opportunities.
 Our success is based on the ethics and ingenuity of our team; we
create an environment that promotes growth for our employees,
partners and community.

4. INTRODUCTION
what is TRI
 An responsible distributor with the nation-wide warehousing,
transportation and service relationships necessary to support long-
term sustainable business.
 Washington State Corporation – Seattle, WA
 Incorporated August 15, 1994
 Founder & CEO: Anthony Ridnell
 West Point Military Academy & Rugby, Class of 1982: BS, Operations Research
Systems Analysis
 United States Army Captain: Served as Battery Commander, Brigade Fire Support
Officer, and Battery Executive Officer in several units
 USA National Rugby Team: 3 World Cup competitions (1987, 1991, 1993) and 14 full
internationals

5. INTRODUCTION
 Incorporated August 15, 1994 by CEO & Founder, Anthony Ridnell
 1997 - major shift from export to import model
 1999 - first year on Purchasing (now ICIS) Top 100 Chemical Distributors
 2002 - first year of formal technology implementation ERP and CRM
 2004 – sister company established in IL - ChemBlend of America, LLC
 2006 - establishment of TRI China Sourcing office
 2010 – establishment of TRI’s India and Middle East office
 2012 – transitioned from Founder to professional management
 2014 – 20 year anniversary
what is TRI our history

6. INTRODUCTION
 Headquarters in Seattle, WA, USA
 Sales Offices throughout North America
 Sourcing and Global Trade Operations in Canada, China & Middle East
 ChemBlend of America, LLC—Chicago, IL
what is TRI our history TRI today

7. General Manager
Sales Managers
Purchasing &
Procurement
Global Business
Development
Operations,
Logistics & Support
Services
Finance &
Accounting
Human Resources
& Administration
ORGANIZATION: STRUCTURE
Vice President
of Sales
Purchasing &
Global Business Manager
Marketing &
Information
Technology
Directors
Operations &
Compliance
Managers
Executive Vice
President &
Chief Financial
Officer
Executive Assistant
& Human Resources
Sales Managers &
Industry Leaders
Purchasing &
Sourcing Agents
Global Business
Managers
Controller &
Finance Manager
Administrative
Staff
Sales
Representatives
Global Account
Managers
Customer Service,
Regional Account
Coordinators &
Global Operations
Finance & Credit
Analyst / Finance
& Accounting
Assistant

8. ORGANIZATION: TRI LOCATIONS
 Sales Offices throughout North America
 Sourcing and Global Trade Operations in China
 Global Support Office in Middle East
 Blending facility in Chicago, IL (ChemBlend)

9. ORGANIZATION: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
 ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors, #71 in 2016 N. America
 PSBJ’s Top 100 Fastest Growing WA Private Businesses: 2010, 2009,
2005
 PSBJ Largest Private Companies – Washington State: 2015, 2013
 Megan Gluth-Bohan, PSBJ 40 Under 40: 2016

10. ORGANIZATION: ASSOCIATIONS
 National Association of Chemical Distributors – NACD
 Anthony Ridnell, President & CEO: Chairman Emeritus Membership
Committee & Board of Directors 2000-2008
 Megan E. Gluth-Bohan, Esq., President & General Counsel: Current
Government Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs Committee Member & Board of
Directors
 John Godina, Vice President of Sales: Committee Member, Supplier
Relations 2011-2014

11. ORGANIZATION: ASSOCIATIONS
 American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers - AFPM
 The European Petrochemical Association - EPCA
 Federation of Societies for Coating Technology - FSCT
 Northwest Chemical Association – NWCA
 Home Care & HI&I Participation:
 -American Cleaning Institute (ACI)
 -International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA)
 -Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA)

12. ORGANIZATION: ASSOCIATIONS
 NACD Annual & Regional Meetings &
Events
 PittChem Day
 American Coatings Show (ACS)
 Institute of Food Technology
 European Petrochemical Association
(EPCA)
 SupplySide West (SSW)
 International Petrochemical
Conference (IPC/NPRA)
 Western Coatings Societies
Symposium & Show (WCSSS) NWCA
Meetings & Events
 Chemspec Europe
 KHIMIA
 Natural Products Expos
 SuperZoo
 Global Petroleum Show
 Middle East Coatings Show

13. MAJOR STOCKING POINTS & PORTS OF IMPORT
 Atlanta, GA
 Chicago, IL
 Cleveland, OH
 Columbus, Ohio
 Dallas, TX
 Denver, CO
 Edmonton, AB
 Houston, TX
 Little Rock, AK
 Los Angeles, CA
 Mobile, AL
 Newark, NJ
 Norfolk, VA
 Oakland, CA
 Savannah, GA
 Seattle, WA
 Simpsonville, SC
 St. Louis, MO
 Tampa, FL
 Vancouver, BC

14. MAJOR SOURCING POINTS
 Belgium
 Brazil
 China
 Germany
 India
 Italy
 Japan
 Korea
 Netherlands
 Spain
 South Africa
 Taiwan
 Thailand
 Turkey
 USA

15. WHY TRI: SERVICES & ASSETS
 TRI represents top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe
as a world-class distributor of raw materials along with offering a vast
array of custom manufacturing services.
Customer
Service
•Dedicated
customer
service
coordinators
•Quick response
•Consistent
communication
and updates
Operations &
Logistics
•Transportation
and
warehousing
•Full-service
import
department
Purchasing &
Sourcing
•Full-time
Global Sourcing
Manager
•China Sourcing
office
•Full-service
Purchasing
department
Compliance
•NACD
responsible
distribution
•Third-party
audits
•Consistent
review of
import
regulations
Industry
Focus
•Reduce
customer
purchasing
complexity
•Alternate
sourcing
solutions
•Create win-win
scenarios

16. CUSTOMER SERVICE & OPERATIONS
 Dedicated Customer Service
 Serve as main point of contact for customers to communicate and follow-up on
a regular basis
 Identify and anticipate needs and problem solve for customers as issues arise
 Handle all documentation requests
 Operations & Logistics
 Consistent review of inventory positions and recommended reorder points
 Maximizing freight cost from multiple sources and providing alternate routing
solutions
 Dray, over-the-road, FTL and LTL freight and warehouses for order fulfillment
 In-house Import and Export Customs Clearance procedures and documentation
management

17. UNIQUE SOURCING & PARTNERSHIPS
 Identify and qualify domestic and global producers and products
 Build and maintain relationship with producer
 Product and manufacturing plant audits
 Pre-shipment samples, lot selection and product specification
 Maintain responsible distribution and import practices
 Establish logistic contracts
 Process import documents and customs clearance
 Drive decisions through market intel
 Manage financial terms and risk
 Manage cash flow old product liability insurance

18. COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY MANAGMENT
 Full-Time Compliance Department
 Customer & Supplier Specific Audit Processes
 Hazmat Licenses – US DOT
 Emergency Response Assistance Plan (“ERAP”) – Transport Canada
 Transportation & Carrier audits
 Warehouse audits
 Regularly report to DOT & OSHA, EPA/TSCA & DOL/Bureau of Labor Statistic
 NACD – National Association of Chemical Distributors
 Verified in Responsible Distribution Processes
 Bi-annual third-party verification

19. INDUSTRY & REGIONAL ACCOUNT FOCUS
 Functions
 Utilize relationships with producers to improve purchasing efficiency and
reduce customer purchasing complexity
 Provide unique sourcing options and extensive product knowledge tailored for
your business needs
 Pinpoint sourcing problems and provide alternative and creative solutions
 Benefits
 Creates a ‘win-win’ scenario for all parties; most importantly our mutual
customers
 Multiple specialty products and packaging services available based on
customer requirements
 Purchase and stock throughout North America in order to meet our customers
daily production requirements
 Utilize our global reach to identify market conditions, product shortages and
local requirements - vitally important in the current economy

20.  TRI Headquarters
 Customer Service
Seattle, WA
 Anthony Ridnell
 Founder & CEO
 Megan E. Gluth-Bohan
 President & General Counsel
 John Godina
 Vice President of Sales
THANK YOU FROM YOUR TRI TEAM
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