Tri-L Manufacturing
Owners: Robert and Robin Lynch
Location: Ozark, Mo.
History: Bob and Marie Lynch, and their sons Tom and Robert formed Tri-L Manufacturing in 1979. The business has been at the same location in Ozark, Mo., since it opened its doors.
“It was about the time round bales first hit and we just thought it was a good thing to start with round bale moving equipment,” Robert, who serves as president and design engineer, said.
Among the first products offered was a three-point spear and a bale buggy.
As time went on, Robert said they talked with customers and the dealers they worked with about what their needs were, resulting the company growing and offering more products.
Today there are about 25 full and part-time employees at Tri-L Manufacturing. The third generation of the Lynch family is also working at the company.
Products: Today the company has expanded to a 13,000 square-foot facility that offers a wide range of items in its catalog, including grapples, cutters, hitch adapters, bale unroller, box blades, scraper blades, front loader spears, bale movers, post pullers, quick attach brackets, buckets, cultivators for tractors, skid steers and ATVs.
“And we still have the three-point spikes,” Robert said. “We try to go with what our customers want and need, and we don’t hesitate to make something special for a customer, if that is what they require.”
Because of the company’s longevity and Robert’s knowledge, it is able to fill orders for customers who might have an older tractor, but want a new piece of equipment for that tractor.
“I didn’t realize I was such and antique,” Robert added.
Robin added that the products manufactured at Tri-L are farm tested.
“We have a farm and we put what we build to the test,” she said.
Robin also said that customer service and taking care of its employees are a priority for Tri-L Manufacturing.
“We take care of our dealers and we take care of our employees,” she said.
“You wouldn’t be where you are without them,” Robert. “We do what it takes to get a customer back in the field and get them taken care of.”
