TCC 50th Anniversary Booklet

Hello friends,


Thank you for being a part of the Technical Chemical Company family. We’ve been a proud part of the Texas landscape
for the past 83 years. In 1961, I bought the company from its first owner, Mr. Johnsen. And from there, the rest is, well,
history—a history marked by hard work, honesty, and Texas-sized innovation. Time flies when you’re having fun and it’s
been a great ride! So, after 50 years of business and giving back to the community, we look forward to 50 more. And we
promise to continue providing the best service, products, and cutting-edge technologies to our customers near and far.

Because our customers have made TCC what it is today. And we can’t thank you enough for that opportunity.


Sincerely,






Howard Dudley
CEO & Owner, Technical Chemical Company














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Hello friends,


Thank you for being a part of the Technical Chemical Company family. We’ve been a proud part of the Texas landscape
for the past 83 years. In 1961, I bought the company from its first owner, Mr. Johnsen. And from there, the rest is, well,
history—a history marked by hard work, honesty, and Texas-sized innovation. Time flies when you’re having fun and it’s
been a great ride! So, after 50 years of business and giving back to the community, we look forward to 50 more. And we
promise to continue providing the best service, products, and cutting-edge technologies to our customers near and far.

Because our customers have made TCC what it is today. And we can’t thank you enough for that opportunity.


Sincerely,






Howard Dudley
CEO & Owner, Technical Chemical Company














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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS






A Business is Born Contents



In 1923, a forward-thinking entrepreneur named
Mr. Johnsen creates Technical Chemical Company 1960–1969 .................................................................6
and sets up shop in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas,
Texas. This ambitious Sears & Roebuck clerk gets to 1970–1979 ...............................................................10
work blending and packaging brake fluid, and later 1980–1989 ...............................................................14
manufacturing and selling accessory items for
“During our first year in automobiles—such as chrome headlight visors 1990–1999 ...............................................................18
business, total sales were under the brand Technicraft. Soon, the aspirations of

$163,000, and it was a good this fearless Texan turn TCC into the leading brake 2000–2010 ...............................................................22
fluid packager in the southwestern United States.
year. Last year we had $150 TCC’s Brands Through the Years ................................25
million in sales. It’s been
a long journey, but we’ve Sponsorships .............................................................32

grown almost every year. Questions & Answers .................................................34
Slow and steady. Slow Fast Facts ..................................................................35
and steady.”


– Howard Dudley, CEO & Owner






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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS






A Business is Born Contents



In 1923, a forward-thinking entrepreneur named
Mr. Johnsen creates Technical Chemical Company 1960–1969 .................................................................6
and sets up shop in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas,
Texas. This ambitious Sears & Roebuck clerk gets to 1970–1979 ...............................................................10
work blending and packaging brake fluid, and later 1980–1989 ...............................................................14
manufacturing and selling accessory items for
“During our first year in automobiles—such as chrome headlight visors 1990–1999 ...............................................................18
business, total sales were under the brand Technicraft. Soon, the aspirations of

$163,000, and it was a good this fearless Texan turn TCC into the leading brake 2000–2010 ...............................................................22
fluid packager in the southwestern United States.
year. Last year we had $150 TCC’s Brands Through the Years ................................25
million in sales. It’s been
a long journey, but we’ve Sponsorships .............................................................32

grown almost every year. Questions & Answers .................................................34
Slow and steady. Slow Fast Facts ..................................................................35
and steady.”


– Howard Dudley, CEO & Owner






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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1960 1961 | Year One



1969 Howard Dudley buys TCC after the passing of Mr. Johnsen. 1964 | A Growing Business

The small, family-owned operation occupies a 3,800-
square-foot building in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Its two
The company purchases 13 acres of land in northwest Dallas
employees (plus Sherry and Howard Dudley) generate The Oak Cliff property is sold and operations are moved anew.
sales of $163,000 during its first year in business. and builds a 12,000 square foot warehouse. Here, rail access is
available for boxcars and rail tankers. More work means more
employees, and TCC increases its staff from 2 to 12. Sales
exceed $800,000.


1966 | The First
Advertisement, 1962–1965

1962–1963 | Million-Dollar Year

Southwest Expansion TCC makes its first million and adds 12,000 square feet of

warehouse space and production facilities. It also invests
TCC decides to focus on its core chemical $100,000 in a three-head Kartridg Pak (K-P) filling line and
packaging business and sells the machine shop enters the refrigerant packaging industry. TCC products
it previously owned. It buys its first delivery truck are packaged under the Johnsen’s label. The company is
and starts packaging motor oils and transmission poised for further growth.
fluids for sale to the automobile warehouse
distributors in the Southwest. Business booms Howard Dudley, 1964, Dallas, Texas
and TCC’s annual sales jump to $400,000.
Brake Fluid Sales Flyer



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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1960 1961 | Year One



1969 Howard Dudley buys TCC after the passing of Mr. Johnsen. 1964 | A Growing Business

The small, family-owned operation occupies a 3,800-
square-foot building in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Its two
The company purchases 13 acres of land in northwest Dallas
employees (plus Sherry and Howard Dudley) generate The Oak Cliff property is sold and operations are moved anew.
sales of $163,000 during its first year in business. and builds a 12,000 square foot warehouse. Here, rail access is
available for boxcars and rail tankers. More work means more
employees, and TCC increases its staff from 2 to 12. Sales
exceed $800,000.


1966 | The First
Advertisement, 1962–1965

1962–1963 | Million-Dollar Year

Southwest Expansion TCC makes its first million and adds 12,000 square feet of

warehouse space and production facilities. It also invests
TCC decides to focus on its core chemical $100,000 in a three-head Kartridg Pak (K-P) filling line and
packaging business and sells the machine shop enters the refrigerant packaging industry. TCC products
it previously owned. It buys its first delivery truck are packaged under the Johnsen’s label. The company is
and starts packaging motor oils and transmission poised for further growth.
fluids for sale to the automobile warehouse
distributors in the Southwest. Business booms Howard Dudley, 1964, Dallas, Texas
and TCC’s annual sales jump to $400,000.
Brake Fluid Sales Flyer



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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1960 1968 | Further Expansion



1969 1967 | TCC adds 11,000 more square feet of space, which includes a building

First Acquisition


three-head K-P was converted to a six-head machine, increasing filling
TCC buys the Service Supply designed for the filling of Coleman Camping Fuel. The company’s original
Company of Denver, Colorado, and capacity to 1,300 cases per day. And the Serco brand name becomes
enters the starting fluid business Sercon to mesh with the competing Freon, Gentron, Ucon, and Kaizeron
under the Serco brand name. brand names of the day.
Growth continues and TCC moves
its shop to Spangler Road in Dallas. 1969 | Product Innovation
A Big Company That
Feels Like Family
Did TCC start the famous DIY revolution? Well, it might have played a part
with the first Do-It-Yourself Auto Air Charging Kit. In 1969, TCC increased
“Over the years, I’ve watched its warehouse space to 48,000 square feet, thanks to the completion of a
the company grow and it’s finished goods warehouse and
amazing how big they have shipping dock. With all that
gotten. But even though innovation, it’s no surprise that the
they’re bigger, they still treat company topped $2 million in
everyone like family.” sales— thanks to the help of 26
hardworking employees.
– Russell Stephens, StarTex Refrigerant 12 Packaging Line
Distribution vendor, 30 years with TCC
Dallas Plant on Spangler Road, 220,000 square feet, 1967–1989
Refrigerant 12 was originally marketed as Freeze 12 by TCC.



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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1960 1968 | Further Expansion



1969 1967 | TCC adds 11,000 more square feet of space, which includes a building

First Acquisition


three-head K-P was converted to a six-head machine, increasing filling
TCC buys the Service Supply designed for the filling of Coleman Camping Fuel. The company’s original
Company of Denver, Colorado, and capacity to 1,300 cases per day. And the Serco brand name becomes
enters the starting fluid business Sercon to mesh with the competing Freon, Gentron, Ucon, and Kaizeron
under the Serco brand name. brand names of the day.
Growth continues and TCC moves
its shop to Spangler Road in Dallas. 1969 | Product Innovation
A Big Company That
Feels Like Family
Did TCC start the famous DIY revolution? Well, it might have played a part
with the first Do-It-Yourself Auto Air Charging Kit. In 1969, TCC increased
“Over the years, I’ve watched its warehouse space to 48,000 square feet, thanks to the completion of a
the company grow and it’s finished goods warehouse and
amazing how big they have shipping dock. With all that
gotten. But even though innovation, it’s no surprise that the
they’re bigger, they still treat company topped $2 million in
everyone like family.” sales— thanks to the help of 26
hardworking employees.
– Russell Stephens, StarTex Refrigerant 12 Packaging Line
Distribution vendor, 30 years with TCC
Dallas Plant on Spangler Road, 220,000 square feet, 1967–1989
Refrigerant 12 was originally marketed as Freeze 12 by TCC.



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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1970



1979 1970 | 1971–1972 | Packaging Expansion



Continuing Innovation In 1971, an aerosol filling room is completed for filling products such as

starting fluid. The high-tech room includes an in-line K-P aerosol
machine. Its filling capacity is an amazing 2,300 cases per day. In 1972,
Howard Dudley travels to Europe, where he purchases the can line is finished, and the company begins manufacturing and
equipment to extrude and decorate a one-piece decorating its first DOT-2Q specification can.
aluminum can. This technology makes TCC the only
refrigerant packager to make its own cans. The
purchase also represents an $800,000 investment in
the company’s future. To strengthen its competitive 1974 | Business
edge, TCC buys Brooks Packaging, a company that
prints poly bags for the food industry. TCC uses that Growth Continues
printing equipment to print wrappers for its fiber cans.
The first DOT-39 specification can begins to be
manufactured on TCC’s line. This can is used to
package high-pressure products such as refrigerant
“22.” Thanks to this new addition, TCC sales top
$7.5 million.




Refrigerant 22 in a DOT-39 Aluminum Can

Left to right - Kimberly, Blain, Howard, Scott, Sherry; Front: Kelly



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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1970



1979 1970 | 1971–1972 | Packaging Expansion



Continuing Innovation In 1971, an aerosol filling room is completed for filling products such as

starting fluid. The high-tech room includes an in-line K-P aerosol
machine. Its filling capacity is an amazing 2,300 cases per day. In 1972,
Howard Dudley travels to Europe, where he purchases the can line is finished, and the company begins manufacturing and
equipment to extrude and decorate a one-piece decorating its first DOT-2Q specification can.
aluminum can. This technology makes TCC the only
refrigerant packager to make its own cans. The
purchase also represents an $800,000 investment in
the company’s future. To strengthen its competitive 1974 | Business
edge, TCC buys Brooks Packaging, a company that
prints poly bags for the food industry. TCC uses that Growth Continues
printing equipment to print wrappers for its fiber cans.
The first DOT-39 specification can begins to be
manufactured on TCC’s line. This can is used to
package high-pressure products such as refrigerant
“22.” Thanks to this new addition, TCC sales top
$7.5 million.




Refrigerant 22 in a DOT-39 Aluminum Can

Left to right - Kimberly, Blain, Howard, Scott, Sherry; Front: Kelly



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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1970



1979 1976 | Packaging Innovation 1978 | Sales Innovation



TCC adds printing and slotting corrugated board equipment to
program enables field sales agents to contact more customers
the Brooks Packaging division. This addition creates more TCC implements its new Phone Power Sales Program. The
opportunities to increase the private label product line. more frequently. In fact, the program works so well that TCC is
able to maintain frequent contact with our 1,500 customers,
increase sales to over $8.6 million, and grow its employee
1977 | Automatic Power family to 65 people.


Employees Are Family TCC buys a J-G aerosol line and installs it inside

the recently constructed aerosol filling room, raising 1979 | Building a Legacy
“I’ve stayed at the company aerosol production to 3,300 cases per day. The
for nearly 20 years because company also installs automatic gluing and case The decade comes to a close while TCC still grows. Sales
they’ve always enabled me packing to the refrigerant and oil line, while the ratchet up to $10 million and the number of employees rise to
to broaden my horizons refrigerant line gets automatic capping 75. It’s a good time to be part of the Technical Chemical
Company family.
capabilities too.
personally and
professionally. I’m
challenged and fulfilled.”
Kit Line – Film Card Packaging
– Ken Adams
Southwest Sales Manager Carton Making Machine





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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1970



1979 1976 | Packaging Innovation 1978 | Sales Innovation



TCC adds printing and slotting corrugated board equipment to
program enables field sales agents to contact more customers
the Brooks Packaging division. This addition creates more TCC implements its new Phone Power Sales Program. The
opportunities to increase the private label product line. more frequently. In fact, the program works so well that TCC is
able to maintain frequent contact with our 1,500 customers,
increase sales to over $8.6 million, and grow its employee
1977 | Automatic Power family to 65 people.


Employees Are Family TCC buys a J-G aerosol line and installs it inside

the recently constructed aerosol filling room, raising 1979 | Building a Legacy
“I’ve stayed at the company aerosol production to 3,300 cases per day. The
for nearly 20 years because company also installs automatic gluing and case The decade comes to a close while TCC still grows. Sales
they’ve always enabled me packing to the refrigerant and oil line, while the ratchet up to $10 million and the number of employees rise to
to broaden my horizons refrigerant line gets automatic capping 75. It’s a good time to be part of the Technical Chemical
Company family.
capabilities too.
personally and
professionally. I’m
challenged and fulfilled.”
Kit Line – Film Card Packaging
– Ken Adams
Southwest Sales Manager Carton Making Machine





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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1980 1980 | Leading Innovation Blain Dudley, Chicago, 1987



1989 It was one of the hottest summers on record 1986 | Over 100 Employees Strong


and TCC’s sales jumped to $12 million. The
rise in revenue wasn’t just due to the sizzling Since the beginning of the decade, sales have doubled and now TCC has
summer heat, but the innovative products 107 employees. What’s next? How about a manufacturing and distribution
TCC had recently released, including the facility in the Chicago suburb of Dalton? This northern expansion would
Do-It-Yourself Home and Auto Kit with its increase market penetration in the Midwest. But the Lone Star State home
fancy 2-1 charging kit.
base is still growing strong, with plans for a new 30,000 square foot
warehouse at the Dallas headquarters.




1981 | Technological Savvy



Technology was booming in Big D, and TCC took advantage of the city’s tech savvy by
purchasing a Qantel Computer System, fully loaded with 221K of memory, 150 megabyte disc
drive, two printers, and six CRT screens. All this cutting-edge technology gave TCC the ability to
have up-to-date info stored in the computer and available on screen. Sales in California were
soaring too, so TCC bought a production facility in the city of Vernon, Texas and added eight
employees to fill orders more quickly. With all this expansion, TCC sales grew to $15 million,
including $2 million in just the month of May. Thus began The Million-Dollar Expansion Phase,
Howard Dudley, Employee, Sherry Dudley, Carolyn Beckwith, 1984 which included the construction of a new 23,000 square foot warehouse at the Dallas facility
400,000-lb. Impact Extrusion Body Maker, 1985 and two new K-P head rotary filling machines, tripling filling capacity to 15,000 cases per shift. Chicago Opening, Howard, Blain & Bob Larson, 1987




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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1980 1980 | Leading Innovation Blain Dudley, Chicago, 1987



1989 It was one of the hottest summers on record 1986 | Over 100 Employees Strong


and TCC’s sales jumped to $12 million. The
rise in revenue wasn’t just due to the sizzling Since the beginning of the decade, sales have doubled and now TCC has
summer heat, but the innovative products 107 employees. What’s next? How about a manufacturing and distribution
TCC had recently released, including the facility in the Chicago suburb of Dalton? This northern expansion would
Do-It-Yourself Home and Auto Kit with its increase market penetration in the Midwest. But the Lone Star State home
fancy 2-1 charging kit.
base is still growing strong, with plans for a new 30,000 square foot
warehouse at the Dallas headquarters.




1981 | Technological Savvy



Technology was booming in Big D, and TCC took advantage of the city’s tech savvy by
purchasing a Qantel Computer System, fully loaded with 221K of memory, 150 megabyte disc
drive, two printers, and six CRT screens. All this cutting-edge technology gave TCC the ability to
have up-to-date info stored in the computer and available on screen. Sales in California were
soaring too, so TCC bought a production facility in the city of Vernon, Texas and added eight
employees to fill orders more quickly. With all this expansion, TCC sales grew to $15 million,
including $2 million in just the month of May. Thus began The Million-Dollar Expansion Phase,
Howard Dudley, Employee, Sherry Dudley, Carolyn Beckwith, 1984 which included the construction of a new 23,000 square foot warehouse at the Dallas facility
400,000-lb. Impact Extrusion Body Maker, 1985 and two new K-P head rotary filling machines, tripling filling capacity to 15,000 cases per shift. Chicago Opening, Howard, Blain & Bob Larson, 1987




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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1980 1987–1989 | Designing



1989 a Greener Environment





TCC hires engineer Bob Keltner to design a series of Refrigerant
Recovery and Recycling machines, meeting the EPA’s requirements Howard & Michael Schwartz, 1983
to capture and collect refrigerant instead of emitting it into the
atmosphere. These Earth-friendly machines are marketed under
the Sercon brand.




Who Is TCC?


“The personality of the
company comes from its
owner: Howard Dudley. He’s
a true entrepreneur. It was Product Packaging, 1980s
never just about sales; he had
to understand the customer.”

Bob Keltner, 1987
– Larry Easterlin
Vice President of Sales
Sercon 9000A, Sercon 8000A, Sercon SR5000MBJ/SR4000A, Sercon SR5000A




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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1980 1987–1989 | Designing



1989 a Greener Environment





TCC hires engineer Bob Keltner to design a series of Refrigerant
Recovery and Recycling machines, meeting the EPA’s requirements Howard & Michael Schwartz, 1983
to capture and collect refrigerant instead of emitting it into the
atmosphere. These Earth-friendly machines are marketed under
the Sercon brand.




Who Is TCC?


“The personality of the
company comes from its
owner: Howard Dudley. He’s
a true entrepreneur. It was Product Packaging, 1980s
never just about sales; he had
to understand the customer.”

Bob Keltner, 1987
– Larry Easterlin
Vice President of Sales
Sercon 9000A, Sercon 8000A, Sercon SR5000MBJ/SR4000A, Sercon SR5000A




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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1990 1990–1992 | 1995–1996 | Product Innovation



1999 Warehouse Expansion TCC purchases a high-speed filling line from US Bottlers to meet the


growing demand of its fuel and oil additive products. The company also
A growing TCC continues to build on its 13-acre site in Dallas. The company is begins to package Freeze 12—the new industry alternative to R12
now operating out of five main buildings with a total of 117,000 square feet. (Freon 12). Business keeps booming and the Dallas location is packed to
In 1992, a B&H film labeler is purchased to increase the aerosol private label Ken Adams capacity. The company needs more space to go and grow, but where?
packaging program.




















TCC Moves to Cleburne, 1998



Fluid Tank, 1995

TCC Spangler Road Dallas, Texas - 1989-1999




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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1990 1990–1992 | 1995–1996 | Product Innovation



1999 Warehouse Expansion TCC purchases a high-speed filling line from US Bottlers to meet the


growing demand of its fuel and oil additive products. The company also
A growing TCC continues to build on its 13-acre site in Dallas. The company is begins to package Freeze 12—the new industry alternative to R12
now operating out of five main buildings with a total of 117,000 square feet. (Freon 12). Business keeps booming and the Dallas location is packed to
In 1992, a B&H film labeler is purchased to increase the aerosol private label Ken Adams capacity. The company needs more space to go and grow, but where?
packaging program.




















TCC Moves to Cleburne, 1998



Fluid Tank, 1995

TCC Spangler Road Dallas, Texas - 1989-1999




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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1990 1997 | Welcome to Cleburne 1998 | Breaking Ground



1999 The search is on for a new, bigger location for the rapidly growing TCC. And the Mr. Dudley breaks ground on his new, Texas-sized warehouse, spreading


winner is: The fine city of Cleburne, Texas. The city’s reasonably priced land, rail
it out across the 32-acre campus in Cleburne, designed specifically for
access, comparable DFW freight rates, and pro-business attitude convince
Mr. Dudley that Cleburne is the best place to bring his growing company. aerosol and liquid filling. The warehouse will be 163,000 square feet and 1999 | On the Move
ready and able to handle the company’s growing needs. From Dallas to Cleburne, TCC is on the move, carefully packing
and shipping equipment and supplies to its new location. A
state-of-the-art US Bottler rotary liquid filler is also purchased
and installed for packaging brake fluid at the new facility.




Putting Science to Work


“One of TCC’s greatest
attributes is its ability to
evolve with technology. We’ve
always been proactive when
it comes to using science to
produce better products
more efficiently.”

– Blain Dudley Talking Business, Howard Dudley, 1994





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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
1990 1997 | Welcome to Cleburne 1998 | Breaking Ground



1999 The search is on for a new, bigger location for the rapidly growing TCC. And the Mr. Dudley breaks ground on his new, Texas-sized warehouse, spreading


winner is: The fine city of Cleburne, Texas. The city’s reasonably priced land, rail
it out across the 32-acre campus in Cleburne, designed specifically for
access, comparable DFW freight rates, and pro-business attitude convince
Mr. Dudley that Cleburne is the best place to bring his growing company. aerosol and liquid filling. The warehouse will be 163,000 square feet and 1999 | On the Move
ready and able to handle the company’s growing needs. From Dallas to Cleburne, TCC is on the move, carefully packing
and shipping equipment and supplies to its new location. A
state-of-the-art US Bottler rotary liquid filler is also purchased
and installed for packaging brake fluid at the new facility.




Putting Science to Work


“One of TCC’s greatest
attributes is its ability to
evolve with technology. We’ve
always been proactive when
it comes to using science to
produce better products
more efficiently.”

– Blain Dudley Talking Business, Howard Dudley, 1994





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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
2000 2004–2008 |



2009 Plant 2 Takes Root 2009 | Kimball Bend Begins




In 2004, TCC invests in a 400,000-square- TCC’s bottle manufacturing department becomes its own independent company.
foot warehouse located just one mile away It’s named Kimball Bend of Cleburne, after a famous crossing on the Brazos
from the new packaging facility in River that’s part of the Chisholm Cattle Trail in Cleburne.
Cleburne. This new location will be TCC’s
distribution center. Four years later, TCC
buys a 12-head bottle blow molding 2010 | A World of Opportunity
machine for the second plant. Later that
year, the shipping and distribution Kimball Bend gets off to a strong start by purchasing PET bottle manufacturing
department moves to the new TCC Plant 2. equipment. And TCC starts to blend HVAC refrigerants in-house. The new
Plant #1
Cleburne facility has given the company the opportunity to add more
2000 | At Home in Cleburne automation and production capacity.



By the middle of the year, the Cleburne facility is ready for
action. But just when the moving vans have dropped off their
last load, the company decides to build an additional 100,000
square feet of warehouse space. That brings the facility’s grand
total to 265,000 square feet. After 50 years of Dudley family leadership, the company is still going and
growing strong, adding new innovations, clients, and employees each year.
8 fl. oz. PET Additive Bottle Line



Plant #2


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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
2000 2004–2008 |



2009 Plant 2 Takes Root 2009 | Kimball Bend Begins




In 2004, TCC invests in a 400,000-square- TCC’s bottle manufacturing department becomes its own independent company.
foot warehouse located just one mile away It’s named Kimball Bend of Cleburne, after a famous crossing on the Brazos
from the new packaging facility in River that’s part of the Chisholm Cattle Trail in Cleburne.
Cleburne. This new location will be TCC’s
distribution center. Four years later, TCC
buys a 12-head bottle blow molding 2010 | A World of Opportunity
machine for the second plant. Later that
year, the shipping and distribution Kimball Bend gets off to a strong start by purchasing PET bottle manufacturing
department moves to the new TCC Plant 2. equipment. And TCC starts to blend HVAC refrigerants in-house. The new
Plant #1
Cleburne facility has given the company the opportunity to add more
2000 | At Home in Cleburne automation and production capacity.



By the middle of the year, the Cleburne facility is ready for
action. But just when the moving vans have dropped off their
last load, the company decides to build an additional 100,000
square feet of warehouse space. That brings the facility’s grand
total to 265,000 square feet. After 50 years of Dudley family leadership, the company is still going and
growing strong, adding new innovations, clients, and employees each year.
8 fl. oz. PET Additive Bottle Line



Plant #2


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TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY – 50 YEARS
2009 APAA, Chicago 1984 APPEX, Las Vegas Technical Chemical Company’s



2010 Brands Through the Years














Taking Care of
Business


“TCC has been so successful
because it takes care of the 1965–1975 1970s
customer no matter what
it takes. And they deliver
products that meet and exceed
customers’ expectations.”


– Ronny Smith
Crystal & Scott Dudley, Gary Williams
Packaging Corporation of America vendor,
20 years with TCC 1965–1975 1979–1980s
Sherry & Howard Dudley
Larry Easterlin


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2009 APAA, Chicago 1984 APPEX, Las Vegas Technical Chemical Company’s



2010 Brands Through the Years














Taking Care of
Business


“TCC has been so successful
because it takes care of the 1965–1975 1970s
customer no matter what
it takes. And they deliver
products that meet and exceed
customers’ expectations.”


– Ronny Smith
Crystal & Scott Dudley, Gary Williams
Packaging Corporation of America vendor,
20 years with TCC 1965–1975 1979–1980s
Sherry & Howard Dudley
Larry Easterlin


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Working Smart

1990s
“Getting working capital,
building inventory, building a
customer base, and building
an employee base takes time.
You always need more of
everything. But we learned
to grow consistently and
work smart.” 1987
1997
– Howard Dudley 1980s 1995
CEO & Owner




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Working Smart

1990s
“Getting working capital,
building inventory, building a
customer base, and building
an employee base takes time.
You always need more of
everything. But we learned
to grow consistently and
work smart.” 1987
1997
– Howard Dudley 1980s 1995
CEO & Owner




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Honesty First
1990–1995
“I think we’ve always been 1990–1995
fair and honest with our
customers. And we’ve always
tried to do the right thing,
whatever that may be. I think
customers have confidence in 1990–1995
us—I really believe that.”

– Howard Dudley
CEO & Owner 1990s 1997 1990–1995





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Honesty First
1990–1995
“I think we’ve always been 1990–1995
fair and honest with our
customers. And we’ve always
tried to do the right thing,
whatever that may be. I think
customers have confidence in 1990–1995
us—I really believe that.”

– Howard Dudley
CEO & Owner 1990s 1997 1990–1995





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Watching It Grow


“The most fun part about
being involved in this company
is seeing something that
started so small grow into
the company that it is today.
That’s been exciting 1990–1997 2003–2007
and rewarding.” 1997

– Sherry Dudley 2010–Present





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Watching It Grow


“The most fun part about
being involved in this company
is seeing something that
started so small grow into
the company that it is today.
That’s been exciting 1990–1997 2003–2007
and rewarding.” 1997

– Sherry Dudley 2010–Present





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Sponsorships



TCC has sponsored various forms of racing over
the years (NASCAR, NHRA, ARCA Series, Baja
500, Modified Stock).












Focused on Success


“We’ve been pretty focused on
what we do, and I’d say that’s
a big reason why we’ve been
so successful. I’ve had a lot of
good people along the way and
we’ve worked hard.”

– Howard Dudley
CEO & Owner





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Sponsorships



TCC has sponsored various forms of racing over
the years (NASCAR, NHRA, ARCA Series, Baja
500, Modified Stock).












Focused on Success


“We’ve been pretty focused on
what we do, and I’d say that’s
a big reason why we’ve been
so successful. I’ve had a lot of
good people along the way and
we’ve worked hard.”

– Howard Dudley
CEO & Owner





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A Bright Future Ahead Technical Chemical Company Fast Facts



A look at the next 50 years of Technical Chemical Company with company President, Scott Dudley.
TCC began in 1923.


Questions & Answers TCC has 200 employees.


TCC products are sold in over 50 countries.
Q: What are your goals for the future of the company?

Learning Along A: “Continue to be customer focused leader in product technology and innovation.” TCC is a $150 million dollar company.
the Way
TCC’s total warehouse and manufacturing space totals 665,000 square feet.
Q: What do you think will be TCC’s greatest challenge?
“People have really been an
experience. There’s been a lot A: “Staying competitive in the world marketplace. We’ll always maintain the quality of our products— TCC has five high-speed aerosol and nine high-speed fluid packaging lines.
of people come and go. And that’s number one—but we’d like to increase our production efficiencies.”
luckily, a lot of people have TCC supports the local community efforts.
stayed and grown with the Q: How do you stay competitive with foreign industries today?
company. People have been
an education and a lot fun.” A: “Our advantage against foreign-based companies is our ability to provide more timely deliveries, Howard Dudley, 2011Cleburne, Texas
which is especially important in seasonally based product lines. Providing jobs for Americans and

– Howard Dudley producing American-made goods is another asset and a really important aspect of our company.”
CEO & Owner






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A Bright Future Ahead Technical Chemical Company Fast Facts



A look at the next 50 years of Technical Chemical Company with company President, Scott Dudley.
TCC began in 1923.


Questions & Answers TCC has 200 employees.


TCC products are sold in over 50 countries.
Q: What are your goals for the future of the company?

Learning Along A: “Continue to be customer focused leader in product technology and innovation.” TCC is a $150 million dollar company.
the Way
TCC’s total warehouse and manufacturing space totals 665,000 square feet.
Q: What do you think will be TCC’s greatest challenge?
“People have really been an
experience. There’s been a lot A: “Staying competitive in the world marketplace. We’ll always maintain the quality of our products— TCC has five high-speed aerosol and nine high-speed fluid packaging lines.
of people come and go. And that’s number one—but we’d like to increase our production efficiencies.”
luckily, a lot of people have TCC supports the local community efforts.
stayed and grown with the Q: How do you stay competitive with foreign industries today?
company. People have been
an education and a lot fun.” A: “Our advantage against foreign-based companies is our ability to provide more timely deliveries, Howard Dudley, 2011Cleburne, Texas
which is especially important in seasonally based product lines. Providing jobs for Americans and

– Howard Dudley producing American-made goods is another asset and a really important aspect of our company.”
CEO & Owner






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