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Tiedemann Bevs Industries – 150 years of Quality

Chris Eastway — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:21:19 +0000

What does 150 years of history, entrepreneurial spirit, determination, and superior customer service look like? Look no further than Tiedemann Bevs Industries.

Tiedemann Bevs Industries encapsulates the American dream. The company was founded by Theo Tiedemann upon his arrival to America from Germany. The company has seen some incredible events in American history, spanning 5 generations and 150 years of continuous operation. The company maintained through two world wars, as well as saw the invention of flight, the telephone, and the television during its history. If the walls of Tiedemann Bevs Industries could talk, it would most certainly be an enthralling tale of rich history, family, ingenuity and perseverance.

The roots of Tiedemann Bevs Industries date back to 1869 when Theodore Tiedemann came to the United States as an immigrant from Germany. Theo’s entrepreneurial spirit and drive for success led him to begin several operations including textile products and fabrics designed for the interiors and exteriors of caskets. This venture of Theo’s is still the heart and soul of Tiedemann’s operations to this day.

The Galletly family entered the fold of the company in 1920 when William “Bill” Galletly joined Theo Tiedemann and Sons as a salesman. Bill’s father served as a sculptor on the Statue of Liberty and his tools can still be found in the Statue of Liberty Museum to this day. Bill was a Scottish immigrant who shared Theo’s entrepreneurial and motivated spirt. This spirit is what led him to become President of Theo Tiedemann & Sons in 1951. His son Robert joined the organization shortly after and would eventually go own to become President and owner of the company himself in 1964. Bob Sr moved the company which had been rooted in New York City since its founding to Carlstadt New Jersey. The move created a logistical boost and resulted in significant overall growth to the company. Bob Sr also took the initiative to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Tiedemann stock, allowing the Galletly family to own 100% of Theo Tiedemann & Sons.

Bob Galletly Jr. entered the company in 1974 followed shortly after by the arrival of his brother Peter in 1979. The two would be instrumental in the continued success of the Tiedemann operation with their father until his retirement in 1988. By 2004 Bob Jr, Pete, and Anne had acquired 100% of the Tiedemann operations. Shortly after these acquisitions the siblings decided it was time to consolidate all the operations and make a permanent location in Richmond, IN. The new 65,000 sq. foot facility opened in 2008 and houses the combined operations of Theo Tiedemann and Sons as well as Bevs Threads, now doing business as Tiedemann-Bevs Industries.

In 2016 Bob Jr. Peter, and Anne sold Tiedemann-Bevs Industries to Strength Capital Partners.

Strength Capital is an equity group that prides itself on its core values of integrity, passion, resilience, and courage. They also bring a personal touch that is rare in the equity world. These guiding principles are what led Bob Jr. Peter, and Anne to know that Strength was the right group to entrust the future of Tiedemann-Bevs Industries to.

Strength Capital realized what made Tiedemann stand apart from its competition for decades, the high-quality employees and superb customer service. To Tiedemann, and now Strength, the company motto “Quality is our common thread” is more than just a saying, it’s the driving force behind all company activities. The company is now led by President & CEO Bill Jones. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge of the casket industry from his previous experience. Under Bill’s leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as Strength Capital’s knowledge, expertise, and resources, the company sees a bright future ahead. Including expansion into new industries and hopefully another 150 years of being engrained into America’s history.

From its humble beginnings of being founded by a German immigrant in 1869, Tiedemann now not only provides service to the casket industry, but has expanded into several new markets.

To all of our customers, vendors, and dedicated employees we thank you, because without you these 150 years of accomplishments would not have been possible.

“Tremendous pride surrounds everyone involved that has been able to guide Tiedemann-Bevs through the many decades it has existed. Throughout its history the outstanding associates of TBI have provided customers with quality, service, and care, a critical component of its success.”

Pete Galletly, Former Owner

“Congratulations to all the past and present employees, suppliers and customers who have contributed to the 150 year success story of Theo Tiedemann & Sons, Bevs Threads and now Tiedemann Bevs Industries. Now in retirement I can reflect with pride my 45 years of participation and contribution to this great Industry. I am also incredibly grateful for the lifelong friendships we developed with both our customers and our suppliers. 150 years of continuous, uninterrupted service a great achievement. But it is only a milestone in history. The continued progress of the company will dictate its success in the future.

Good luck to all those involved with the future of our great Industry.”

Bob Galletly Jr., Former Owner

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Tiedemann-Bevs Annual Company Picnic 2012

Chris Eastway — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:14:20 +0000

Tiedemann-Bevs Industries held it’s annual company picnic on September 21st on honor the fine work and dedication of it’s associates. Great food was accompanied by team orientated games, bingo and culminated by department versus department spirited challenges. Birthdays and years of service announcements were honored. TBI is proud to boast that the average years of service company wide is over 7 years.

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Tiedemann-Bevs Industries Awarded 2013 Achievement in Excellence Award

Chris Eastway — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:13:02 +0000

Honoree: Tiedemann-Bevs Industries; Robert Galletly, president; Peter Galletly, executive vice president, treasurer and secretary

In 2008, Theo. Tiedemann & Sons merged with Bev’s Threads and moved its headquarters to a new facility on Industries Road in Richmond. The company provides a variety of textile products, casket enhancements and sewing room supplies for its customers.

“Over the past five years, the Galletly family has shown commitment to Richmond and Wayne County by consolidating their business interests here from other locations, making significant capital investments here and providing quality employment to local residents,” Holthouse said.

“None of the recent history could ever have been possible without the caring and connected town of Richmond with its deep traditions of quality in the casket industry and our incredible associates,” Peter Galletly said.

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CFSA Annual Meeting

Chris Eastway — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:09:19 +0000

The CFSA Annual Meeting was held November 12, 2013 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN and Peter Galletly, Exec. VP., Sect’s., Treas., of Tiedemann-Bevs Industries was elected Treasurer of the Casket and Funeral Supply Association. The elected term of four years will result in the nomination and subsequent election each successive year to the post of Vice President, President and Past President. Tiedemann-Bevs is honored to have Pete elected to a leadership position in our Industry Association. Pete is looking forward to further developing relationships with current and future members of CFSA and participating in the business and future of our vibrant Association.

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Wayne County Annual Chamber Dinner

Chris Eastway — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:06:31 +0000

The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce in which Tiedemann-Bevs is a Bronze Partner was honored to have Governor Mike Pence as its keynote speaker at the Annual Dinner on January 24, 2014. TBI had a reserved table of eight excited and interested associates there to enjoy the camaraderie, festivities and of course the Governor’s attendance to the Annual Chamber Dinner. Governor Pence spoke of the many contributions all businesses have toward the climate of partnership, entrepreneurial spirit, employment and education for the State of Indiana. He thanked the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and the collaboration of efforts in our County for Bright Futures for their determination and organizational enterprise in making Wayne County a great place to work and live. Here is a crux of his speech as reported by the Palladium Item on January 25, 2014:

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence greeted the crowd at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner with enthusiasm.

“What an exciting evening!” he said. “This county is on the move and all you have to do is look around this room to see that.”

Pence served the county as its representative in Congress before being elected governor in 2012.

“One year into this job, I’m convinced that our state is strong and growing stronger every day,” he told the 650 gathered at the Kuhlman Center on Friday.

But, he warned, “we’ve still got work to do.”

The governor outlined what he called a multifaceted strategy for job attraction, beginning with remembering the importance of the state’s fiscal strength.

“Fiscal integrity is the foundation of our prosperity,” Pence stressed. “Nature abhors a vacuum and investment abhors instability.”

He talked about creating a business-friendly tax environment and vowed, “Indiana will be the lowest tax state in the Midwest.”

As he did in his State of the State address last week, Pence announced his intention to work with the legislature and others to reach his goal “in a responsible manner to phase out the business personal property tax.”

Pence also promised more investment in roads and infrastructure.

“I’m going to make sure Indiana remains the Crossroads of America,” he said.

In regard to education, Pence called on the state to “remain bold” and reiterated calls for a voluntary voucher program for pre-kindergarten education and expanded career and vocational education.

“Our schools ought to give our young people the background and training to start where they want to start,” he said.

Finally, the governor issued a challenge to everyone in the audience.

By the end of next week, he said, reach out to someone outside the state and just bring up the idea of moving their business to Indiana.

Ask them, “Honestly, would you ever be willing to talk to somebody?” he said.

Plant the seed.

Chamber president and chief executive officer Amy Holthouse loved the idea.

“If we can let people know what’s happening here, it might create more opportunities for Wayne County,” she said after the speech. “I think it was very inspiring.”

“I think that his dedication to education that we certainly need to have focus on for the future success of Indiana and our economic development,” said Stephanie Hays-Mussoni, director of gift development at Indiana University East.

Darrell Gordon, executive director of the Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center, agreed.

“I just look forward to the governor providing opportunities for this state that will really help move unemployment and find ways to really address at-risk youth,” he said.

“It all starts with … the development of youth.”

Staff writer Louise Ronald

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