Tri-Star Industries began operations on November 22, 1991. The company was started by Richard A. Manwaring and Andrew Nowakowski. Tri-Star is a manufacturer of threaded inserts for plastic, both standards and specials, and high-volume screw machine products.

We can provide assistance with technical, application and installation questions, as well as custom designs and insert testing. Our present customer base consists of more than 500 companies from industries that include: automotive, automotive after-market, computer, communications, electronics, hand tools, housewares, medical, military, sporting goods and toys, just to name a few.

In July of 2017, Tri-Star Industries was acquired by MW Industries, Inc. (MWI), which is comprised of several manufacturing locations and headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois. MW Industries is the largest and most diversified specialty spring and fastener manufacturer in the United States. Through decades of growth, innovation and dedication, MWI has proven to be a world-class supplier of custom springs, fasteners, and metal stampings.

What is important to you is important to us. At Tri-Star Industries, our top priority is Total Customer Satisfaction. Our program emphasizes:

• Quality – We are registered to ISO 9001, and Statistical Process Control is an integral part of our manufacturing process.
• On-time Delivery – Most orders for stock items ship the same day. We are proud that, year after year, we average close to a 99% on-time delivery record.
• Competitive Pricing – Our experienced personnel, the most advanced equipment and highly efficient production methods, combined with blanket order programs, cumulative pricing plans and low minimums, ensure the best price possible for every order.
• Customer Service – Our conscientious staff is committed to providing a prompt, courteous response to every customer request. In addition, Tri-Star’s extensive database is used by every department, ensuring that all certification, packaging and labeling requirements are met.
• Application Engineering – With our expertise in design engineering, plastics and the manufacturing process, we are unsurpassed in the design of cost-effective alternatives for special applications.

We invite you to rely on Tri-Star Industries for the threaded inserts and precision machined products that will help you stay competitive and profitable. We want your business. From design to delivery, we will focus on your total satisfaction. Let us prove it to you.