TSE Industries: Where Second Chances Find a Family
At TSE Industries, our legacy as a third-generation, family-owned business isn’t just a matter of history; it’s the heartbeat of our culture. Known for our family-centric environment, we welcome everyone with open arms. We foster an atmosphere where every individual is more than just an employee—they’re a valued member of our extended family. Opening Doors Through Second Chances In 2021 and 2022, during a time when many businesses faced significant labor shortages, we decided to become a second-chance employer. We opened our doors to individuals facing barriers to employment, including a criminal record, addiction recovery, or long-term unemployment. Many of…
The ‘S’ in C.A.S.E: Understanding Sealants
In the realm of specialty chemicals, the acronym C.A.S.E represents Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers. Each plays a vital role in various industries. These components are essential in creating durable products that withstand harsh environments and provide long-lasting performance. Sealing compounds are crucial across many industries. They prevent gas or liquid from passing into, out of, or through materials. By creating airtight or waterproof seals, they ensure the integrity of structures. Sealants come in various forms, including physically reactive, non-reactive, and chemically reactive types. Each offers unique properties and applications. For example, reactive formulations cure when exposed to moisture or…
The ‘C’ in C.A.S.E: Understanding Coatings
In the realm of specialty chemicals, the acronym C.A.S.E holds significant weight. C.A.S.E represents Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers, encompassing a broad spectrum of materials utilized across diverse industries. The “C” in C.A.S.E, Coatings, includes a vast array of materials that protect and enhance the performance of various products and surfaces. Coatings form a protective layer on surfaces, serving multiple purposes such as preventing corrosion, providing insulation, enhancing aesthetics, and improving durability. Industrial coatings protect equipment, machinery, and infrastructure from corrosion, abrasion, and wear, extending their lifespan and lowering maintenance costs. These coatings serve industries such as theming, infrastructure, construction,…
Chemical Toll Manufacturing: Why Use It for Seamless Success?
In the evolving landscape of modern industry, one highly efficient practice that has gained huge prominence is chemical toll manufacturing. This ingenious arrangement enables companies to optimize their production processes by outsourcing the manufacturing of certain chemicals to specialized toll manufacturers. In this blog article, we will delve into the world of chemical toll manufacturing and explore why businesses of all sizes should consider utilizing this transformative solution. Streamlined Efficiency: When it comes to chemical production, every aspect of the process should be streamlined for maximum efficiency. Chemical toll manufacturing allows companies to focus on their core competencies while leaving…
TSE Specialty Chemical Tolling Expansion
Two new large batch reactors now online to meet growing specialty chemical tolling demand.In response to a growing demand for reactive hot melt adhesives, prepolymers, and gel elastomers, TSE recognized the need to expand its production capabilities. To meet this increased demand, TSE decided to invest in two new reactors. With the addition of these reactors, TSE now has a total of 18 reactors of varying sizes, ranging from 120lbs to 64 drums.The new reactors, known as reactors 17 and 18, have recently become operational and are capable of producing batches of 72 drums each. This expanded capacity allows TSE…
Nationwide Training Documentary on Retaining Talent and Second Chance Hiring
As a solution to the labor shortage businesses faced in 2021 and 2022, we explored an untapped community who were eager for employment through a Second Chance Hiring program. These individuals had a criminal past that would most likely make them ineligible for a job due to background checks. To address this problem, we began partnering with Pinellas Ex-offender Re-entry Coalition (PERC) for an On-the-Job Training (OJT) program to prepare this population for work. As a result, the program delivered success from the start. A Pioneering Partnership with PERC TSE became the…
Choosing a Millathane® Grade?
Struggling to choose the right Millathane® millable polyurethane grade but unsure where to start? Let’s begin by discussing what Millathane is and how manufacturers produce it. Millathane emerges as a reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polyol, and a chain extender. Then, workers process it using standard rubber equipment. Moreover, they can crosslink it with sulfur or peroxide cure systems. From there, Millathane is broken down further into TWO main categories or Grades, polyether-based or polyester-based. These millable polyurethane grades are determined by the type of polyol used. While both Polyether and Polyester Grades offer excellent abrasion resistance and strength…
Reuse and Recycle
After fabricating millions of pounds of Acetal, Nylon, Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) polyethylene, and other plastic materials for our customers, TSE Industries takes charge of its leftovers. Scraps from our Plastic Fabrication and Machining division don’t sit idle—we either resell them by the gaylord-full to companies specializing in repurposed materials or recycle them in-house! Recycling Can Be a Real Grind! The recycling process of UHMW allows us to reuse the remnants and resell them as recycled, or reprocessed UHMW, to customers as a less expensive alternative to Virgin or Enhanced UHMW where sheet color isn’t an issue. After various…
Which Engineered Polymer Do I Choose?
What type of engineered polymer do I need to use? This question has been asked by almost all of our customers. To answer the question effectively, we first need to narrow it down to your exact needs. For instance, some of the questions we ask center around the product itself like finding out where it’s going to be used, what is the highest load it will carry, or abrasion requirements. Does the material need to retain a specific shape? Other questions look at the environment the product is in. For instance, what temperature will the material be exposed to and…
The Heart of TSE
Celebrating American Heart Month February was about more than Valentine’s Day at TSE! We celebrated American Heart Month along with the American Heart Association to raise awareness in our community on heart disease and stroke. Team TSE started out the month strong with a steps challenge. Did you know that walking is one of the simplest ways to get and stay active?! This was an opportunity for the company to become aware of how active we are on a daily basis. With every step we take, we are all traveling further down a path to a healthier lifestyle. Our winner…