Triad Fastener LP is a pioneering company in the housing industry, renowned for its invention of Automated Machine Tools for housing production. Founded in 1960 by Jim Merrick and currently led by Russell Merrick, the company operates in the industrial and manufacturing sectors and has a rich history of innovation and contribution to the housing industry.
Under the brand name "Triad," the company has developed various innovative machines for housing production, including Wall Panel Fabrication Machines, Fastening Equipment, and Sub-Component Machines. The company's commitment to innovation and affordability in housing is evident through awards such as the 1986 James R. Price/Automation in Housing & Manufactured Home Dealer Achievement in Housing Award, which recognized Jim Merrick's inventions and contributions to the industry.
Having produced over 12,000 machines for housing, Triad's impact is global, with their machinery used in hundreds of thousands of homes worldwide. The company has also expanded its operations into the plastics business through subsidiaries such as Triad Fastener, Fu-Tek Machine and Tooling, Denver Plastics Nebraska, and Triad Products Company. The company underwent diversification under the leadership of Jim's son, Rick, and the recent inclusion of the fourth generation, Hope Merrick, highlights the company's commitment to its modest familial roots despite its global impact.
Triad Fastener LP's story is one of consistent growth and adaptation to the changing business climate, with a remarkable legacy in the housing and manufacturing industries. As it continues to thrive under Russell Merrick's leadership, the company's impact is felt worldwide, with headquarters in Alda, Nebraska.