Textiles Coated International (TCI)
David Rich is an accomplished R&D professional with extensive experience in materials science and engineering, specializing in fluoropolymer composites and nanotechnology. Currently serving as R&D Manager at Textiles Coated International, David oversees innovative projects tailored for global markets, leveraging deep manufacturing expertise. Previously, as R&D Group Leader at Saint-Gobain, David led a team in managing multiple product development projects, driving technical initiatives, and collaborating across functions to enhance market prospects in sectors such as 5G and electric vehicles. David has received accolades for significant contributions, including the "Growth Project of the Year" award for a key product launch. With a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University, David combines advanced technical knowledge with a proven track record in project management and team leadership across various engineering roles.
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Textiles Coated International (TCI)
Manufacturer of High-Performance Fluoropolymer Films, Laminates, and Composites TCI (Textiles Coated International) is an American manufacturer of high-performance fluoropolymer films, laminates, and composites. Since 1985, we have been continuously manufacturing high quality fluoropolymer materials designed to perform in the most challenging thermal and chemical environments. We manufacture products that are chemically resistant, UV resistant, temperature resistant, and have no shelf life. With a manufacturing base of over 160 employees and an around-the-clock manufacturing schedule, our company constantly focuses on providing high quality products, short lead times and excellent customer support. TCI manufactures high-performance fluoropolymer films, fabrics and laminate products for many different industries. Using a proprietary, all-PTFE CrossFilm™ material, TCI provides material solutions that are unaffected by exposure to chemical environments. Because of excellent non-porosity traits, tremendous flexing and tear-resistance properties, and welding ability, CrossFilm™ barrier materials provide very unique solutions for industrial, chemical, military, and numerous other industries. TCI manufactures all of these products in the United States utilizing technologies that are covered by trade secrets and patents. These materials are then further fabricated into ducting, belting, covers, and other specific components either by TCI or our customers. PTFE is an established high temperature, chemically resistant, non-stick material. TCI is the leading supplier of PTFE expansion joint materials for power plants in the world. TCI develops and manufactures products for specific customers or applications in concert with the customer and/or end-users.TCI is focused on providing new material solutions to assist in solving difficult problems that our users encounter. TCI products are used in the most demanding environments and challenging situations.