Our Vision

We create sustainable partnerships worldwide by providing innovative and competitive sourcing solutions.

Our Focus

We provide value through our products, the sharing of global and local market information, exceptional customer service and the development of mutually beneficial opportunities.

Our Success

We are based on the ethics and ingenuity of our team; we create an environment that promotes growth for our employees, partners, and community.

Our Staff

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Industries

  • Lubricants and Metal Working

  • Composites

  • Metal Care & Cleaning

  • Oil & Gas: Pressure Pumping & Drilling

  • Inks & Dyes

  • Paint & Coatings

  • Pulp & Paper, Textiles

  • Polymer Building Block

  • Chemical Formulating

  • Plastics and Rubber

Industries

We believe in curiosity, flexibility and creating success for our partners. By taking the time to understand your business, challenges and what success looks like for you, TRI industry experts present unique sourcing options and custom solutions tailored to meet your needs. We are inspired by more than just solving your problems, we are inspired by you.

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Latest News

August 28, 2023

EY Strategic Growth Forum 2023

EY Strategic Growth Forum November 9-12, 2023 Palm Springs, CA The Strategic Growth Forum® […]

August 28, 2023

Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ Supp...

Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ Suppliers’ Day October 25-26, 2023 Long Beach, CA The California […]

August 28, 2023

Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT 2023

Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT 2023 September 25-27, 2023 San Diego, CA The SUMMIT will […]

August 28, 2023

24th Annual MatchMaker – Hosted by...

24th Annual MatchMaker – Hosted by Stellantis September 7, 2023 Auburn Hill, MI Join […]

August 28, 2023

The Coatings Trends & Technologies ...

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit (CTT) September 6-8, 2023 Chicago, IL The Coatings […]

July 31, 2023

TRI Acquires ChemBlend of America

July 31, 2023 BENSENVILLE, IL TRInternational, Inc. (TRI) is proud to announce the acquisition […]

July 10, 2023

EPCA 57th Annual Meeting

EPCA Annual Meeting (European Petrochemical Association) September 25 – 28, 2023 Vienna, Austria The […]

July 10, 2023

JOC Inland Distribution Conference 2023

JOC Inland Distribution Conference 2023 September 25 – 27, 2023 Chicago, IL Inland Distribution […]

July 10, 2023

ChemEdge (OPSEM) 2023

ChemEdge (OPSEM) ChemEdge is a conference and trade show tailored for the chemical distribution […]

July 7, 2023

2023 NGLCC International Business &...

NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference Hyatt Regency Denver Denver, CO The NGLCC Conference […]

July 7, 2023

IFT FIRST 2023

IFT FIRST IFT Annual Expo & Meeting (Institute of Food Technologists) July 16 – […]

July 7, 2023

Cosmoprof North America 2023

Cosmoprof North America July 11 – 13, 2023 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, […]

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OUR HISTORY

OUR HISTORY

2021

TRI 100% Women-Owned Business as of 2021

2020

Making News Largest LGBTQ-Owned Companies List June 19, 2020 Largest Private Companies List May 15, 2020 Largest Women-Owned Businesses List April 03, 2020

2020

Meet the New TRINTERNATIONAL We've been busy making positive changes - our new logo represents TRI's look into the future of growth and opportunity

2019

25 year Anniversary

2018

Top 100 Chemical Distributors in North America, #70

2017

Top 100 Chemical Distributors in North America, #83

2016

CEO, Megan Gluth-Bohan names PSBJ 40 Under 40

2015

PSBJ’s Largest Private Companies – Washington State

2014

20 year Anniversary

2013

PSBJ’s Largest Private Companies – Washington State

2012

Transitioned from Founder to professional management

2010

PSBJ’s Top 100 Fastest Growing WA Private Businesses

2010

Establishment of TRI’s India and Middle East office

2009

15 year Anniversary

2009

PSBJ’s Top 100 Fastest Growing WA Private Businesses

2006

Established TRI China Sourcing office

2005

PSBJ’s Top 100 Fastest Growing WA Private Businesses

2004

10 year Anniversary

2004

Sister company established in IL - ChemBlend of America, LLC

2002

First year of formal technology implementation ERP and CRM

1999

First year on Purchasing (now ICIS) Top 100 Chemical Distributors

1997

Company focus shifts from exports to imports

1994

Incorporated August 15, 1994 by Anthony M. Ridnell, Washington State Corporation – Seattle, WA TRI was founded in 1994 in the garage of Ridnell’s house in the Seattle, WA neighborhood of Leschi with only two employees.  

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Worldwide Locations

Port of import

  • Chicago, IL
  • Columbus, OH
  • Dallas, TX
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Houston, TX
  • Little Rock, AK
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Miami, FL
  • Mobile, AL
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Morrisville, PA
  • Newark, NJ
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Savannah, GA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Denver, CO
  • Simpsonville, SC
  • Tampa, FL
  • Toronto, ON
  • Vancouver, British Columbia

Main Sourcing

  • Canada
  • China
  • Dubai
  • Germany
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • United States

Regional Office

  • Flourtown, PA
  • Nashville, TN
  • Oakland, CA
  • Shanghai, China
  • Southampton, NJ
  • St. Charles, IL

Major Stocking Point

  • Chicago, IL
  • Columbus, OH
  • Dallas, TX
  • Hanahan, SC
  • Houston, TX
  • Little Rock, AK
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Louisville, KY
  • Mobile, AL
  • Morrisville, PA
  • Newark, NJ
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Portland, OR
  • Savannah, GA
  • Tampa, FL
  • Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Seattle, WA

Custom Blending Facility

  • Bensenville, IL

Additional Sourcing Points

  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • South Africa
  • South America
  • Spain