TREEMEN INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AS A VETERAN MINORITY BUSINESS
BY FOUNDER, GEORGE OGLETREE (MILITARY VETERAN)
Treemen Industries, Inc. was established in 1998 as a multi-process manufacturing company and is currently serving the architectural and automotive lighting markets. From the beginning, Treemen was founded upon unwavering quality standards and the guiding light of scripture.
Treemen is a veteran-owned, minority business located in NE Ohio that has 91,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing floor capacity. The Quality Management System of Treemen Industries is IATF 16949 : 2016 and ISO 9001 : 2015 certified.
Current processes include assembly using one-piece production, vacuum metallization using physical vapor deposition (PVD) vacuum chambers with in-chamber topcoat capable of producing highly reflective, cosmetically desirable parts along with a robotic and manual spray booth utilizing basecoat/clearcoat protective coatings with ultraviolet (UV) or thermal cure, and thermoplastic injection molding.
Treemen is dedicated to being a world-class architectural and automotive lighting supplier and is proud to operate as a disciplined JIT manufacturing company.
THE TREEMEN VISION
To become a beacon of light in manufacturing, support and services for all lighting industries.
THE TREEMEN MISSION
The mission of TII is to provide strong, responsive, and reliable service to the lighting industry by utilizing our unique process capabilities under one roof of assembly, vacuum metalizing, painting, and thermoplastic injection molding of complex parts to support manufacturing of Tier1 and original equipment lighting companies.
THE TREEMEN VALUES
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” – The Golden Rule
THE TREEMEN INDUSTRIES TIMELINE
1997
1998
ACQUIRED AND OCCUPIED
LEASED MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITH 38,400 SQ. FT.
1998
1999
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
PAINT BOOTH SYSTEM AND VACUUM METALIZATION CHAMBER
2000
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
INJECTION MOLDING AND FIRST PRODUCTION PROGRAM / SALES
2000
2002
QS9000 / ISO 9002
CERTIFICATION
2004
PURCHASED MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND TS 16949
ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFICATION
2004
2005
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
FANUC SIX AXIS PAINT ROBOT
2006
RENOVATED SHIPPING/RECEIVING DOCK
FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR LOADING (INCREASED MFG. FLOOR SPACE BY 2,400 SQ. FT. UNDER ROOF, REDUCED CONTAMINATION DUE TO TRUCKS NOT ENTERING THE PLANT, AND REGULATED THE CLIMATE DUE TO DOORS NOT REMAINING OPEN DURING LOADING/UNLOADING) AND CLIMATE-CONTROLLED MANUFACTURING FACILITY
2006
2007
DIVERSIFIED INTO ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING
UPGRADED FACILITY LIGHTING WITH HIGH-EFFICIENCY / HIGH-OUTPUT BULBS
2013
PHASED ADDITION FOR VACUUM METALIZING
ADDITION OF 4,720 SQ. FT. AND NEW TOTAL SQ. FOOTAGE 43,120. PURCHASED A NEW 72” BATCH STYLE VACUUM METALIZING CHAMBER TO BE DELIVERED IN 2014
2013
2014
INSTALLED A NEW 72” BATCH STYLE VACUUM METALIZING CHAMBER
PURCHASED AND INSTALLED (2) NEW MOLDING MACHINES FOR INCREASED MOLDING CAPACITY.
2015
ENCLOSED PAINT LINE LOADING AREA
FOR CLEANER ENVIRONMENT IN PAINT PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTED IQMS ERP MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
2015
2016
PURCHASED (3) NEW PRESSES AND 48,000 SQUARE FOOTAGE OF A LOCAL BUILDING
TO INCREASE MOLDING CAPACITY AND PURCHASED ANOTHER LOCAL BUILDING INCREASING SQUARE FOOTAGE BY 48,000.
2017
UPGRADED FACILITY LIGHTING TO LEDs
2017
2018
EDI CAPABILITIES
IATF 16949 : 2016 Quality Management System Certified
THE TREEMEN QUALITY STANDARDS & 6S PHILOSOPHY
Quality is all of our employees’ #1 focus through continuous improvements, VA/VE activities, and setting specific, measurable, assignable, realistic, and time-based goals. This focus enables us to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and provide them peace of mind with our quality service and value.
The Quality Management System of Treemen Industries is IATF 16949 : 2016 and ISO 9001 : 2015 certified, capable of supporting both high- and low-volume programs. For more than 20 years, we have been committed to continuously improving, as evidenced by our emphasis on the 6S lean manufacturing process (6S stands for Sort, Straighten, Scrub, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
By implementing a 6S mindset, our entire organization focuses on maintaining a clean, well-organized, safe work environment that is continuously improving.
Components of the Treemen Industries Lean Philosophy
- Employee education and training
- Error-proofing/failsafing, when applicable
- Flexible U-shaped work cell layouts
- Just-in-time delivery
- Preventative and predicative maintenance
- Pull systems for production
- Reduction of non-value-added activities
- Standard operating procedures
- Visual controls
About Us
Treemen Industries Inc. was established as a multi-process manufacturing company in 1998 and is currently serving the architectural & automotive lighting markets.
Treemen currently has 91,000 square feet with room for expansion.
