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In 2004, Thompson Industries reaffirmed a long-standing commitment to quality operations by listening to their customers for the purpose of identifying the specific needs of the railroad product markets. In response to this challenge, Thompson is undertaking an aggressive three-fold capacity expansion project that involves installation of two additional large pressure treating vessels along with other state-of-the-art process improvements. The company’s aggressive expansion project is a vital part of our long-range business plan and will enable us to continue to meet the growing demand for the economically-priced, long lasting treated wood products needed to support the world’s rail network.
Mr. E.A. Thompson, the company’s founder and inventor of Thompson’s WATERSEAL, purchased the Russellville property that is now the Thompson Industrial Park in 1978. Thompson Industries was formed to continue the treated wood manufacturing part of the company after the sale of the WATERSEAL product line in 1981. Mr. Thompson’s business philosophy and vision was always centered on consistent improvement of products in support of the customer, and Thompson Industries remains dedicated to that progressive attitude to this day.
The company’s ongoing investment focus is concentrated in four specific areas: securing quality raw materials, utilizing technologically efficient manufacturing processes, developing innovative sales support and transportation services, and operating an environmentally advanced facility. As a leader in the industry, we also set the standard as a high quality, low cost producer. Thompson remains dedicated to continuing this growth in an environmentally sound and ethical manner, so that we are proud of the legacy we leave to future generations. We, at Thompson Industries, are grateful for both the leadership and vision set forth by Mr. Thompson over twenty-five years ago, who laid the foundation that guides us today as the industry’s premier producer of quality treated wood railroad products.