Verified Nov 2026
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Chicago, Illinois
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Since 1915
Trico is a United States-based manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation solutions for air, gas, and liquid streams. Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and reports an estimated 100-200 employees with an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Trico holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications. In September 2026, the TRICO brand was reported as relaunched by PGI.
Trico at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
1915
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
5538
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5538
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Mexico · South Korea · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Trico.
What this tells a buyer
Trico's public records show a recent development in which PGI announced a relaunch of the TRICO brand on September 29, 2026, as reported by Counterman.
Trico holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications, and its profile describes filtration products for industrial applications across air, gas, and liquid streams.
Trico is privately held, with an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million, and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment industries.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
111 years in operation (founded 1915).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Trico is a United States-based manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation solutions for air, gas, and liquid streams. Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and reports an estimated 100-200 employees with an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Trico holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications. In September 2026, the TRICO brand was reported as relaunched by PGI.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1915 |
Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Trico makes
Trico holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications, and its profile describes filtration products for industrial applications across air, gas, and liquid streams.
Certifications
Trico is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — dqsglobal.com
ISO 9001 — dqsglobal.com
Trade and customs footprint
Trico's public records show a recent development in which PGI announced a relaunch of the TRICO brand on September 29, 2026, as reported by Counterman. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5538 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Mexico · South Korea · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-09-29 — PGI Announces Relaunch of TRICO Brand (counterman.com)
2026-09-09 — Aubange : l'usine Trico reprise par le groupe chinois Yunyi, 184 emplois préservés - L'Avenir (lavenir.net)
2026-04-14 — Nueva empresa adquiere Trico; alienta regreso trabajadores Matamoros- Grupo Milenio (milenio.com)
2025-05-20 — Trico Moves Production To Oshawa - PrintCAN (printcan.com)
2025-04-01 — TRICO joins the grid as Official Wiper Partner of Supercars | Supercars (supercars.com)
2025-01-09 — After 10 years, a pandemic and multiple changes, Trico Apartments now open (buffalonews.com)
Facilities
Trico is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:
Brentford, England — tricoproducts.com
Company details
Trico is privately held, with an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million, and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment industries. Trico was founded in 1915, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 111 years in operation (founded 1915). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Trico do?
Trico is a United States-based manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation solutions for air, gas, and liquid streams. Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and reports an estimated 100-200 employees with an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Trico holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications. In September 2026, the TRICO brand was reported as relaunched by PGI.
Where is Trico headquartered?
Trico is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (2140 West Fulton Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60612).
When was Trico founded?
Trico was founded in 1915.
How big is Trico?
Trico has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Trico hold?
Trico lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Trico import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5538 inbound shipments for Trico, with top origins including China · Mexico · South Korea · Taiwan.
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