____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TAMKO
Established in 1944 , TAMKO provides roofing solutions to contractors across the US . As the company celebrates a landmark anniversary , Chief Operating Officer , Jeff Beyer , discusses the secret of its success : “ TAMKO is a really great story of American entrepreneurship . This year we ’ re celebrating 80 years in business , which is a huge milestone for us . The company was founded in 1944 , by an entrepreneur named E . L . Craig . At the age of 69 , he invested his life savings into a roofing business . Since then , TAMKO has remained a privately-owned , family led operation , spanning three generations . The company name is an acronym , which represents the five US states the company expected to serve : Texas , Arkansas , Missouri , Kansas , and Oklahoma . The name TAMKO is still very meaningful to this day , as it represents the company ’ s initial footprint , and demonstrates how far it has come .
“ We ’ ve continued to grow and evolve over the last 80 years , and today TAMKO is one of the leading manufacturers of residential roofing products with sales in all 48 contiguous states . Our longevity is due to our ability to innovate , adapt to changes and provide high quality roofing products .
“ We ’ ve been able to grow and thrive by adopting Deming ’ s continuous improvement methodologies . Deming ’ s teachings , along with anti-tampering , automation and Six Sigma methodologies help TAMKO improve efficiency , quality , and service . At TAMKO we use these tools to make data-driven decisions and identify areas for improvement .”
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