TriMas Corporation (TRS) is a diversified global manufacturer specializing in highly-engineered products for various markets. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes packaging solutions, aerospace components, and industrial products. TriMas operates globally, serving consumer, industrial, aerospace, and life sciences markets with innovative and precision-engineered offerings.
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Packaging - Designs and manufactures specialty polymeric and steel closure and dispensing systems, including foaming pumps, lotion pumps, hand soap and sanitizer pumps, beverage dispensers, perfume sprayers, trigger sprayers, polymeric and steel caps and closures, and airless dispensers. Serves consumer, industrial, and life sciences markets.
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Aerospace - Develops and manufactures precision fasteners, tubular products, fluid conveyance assemblies, and machined components for aerospace and defense markets. Includes brands such as Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, Allfast Fastening Systems, and RSA Engineered Products.
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Specialty Products - Designs, manufactures, and distributes highly-engineered steel cylinders for industrial and aerospace markets. Previously included Arrow Engine business, which produced natural gas-fired engines and compression systems, but this was divested in January 2025.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Teresa M. Finley ExecutiveBoard | Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Union Pacific Corporation | Teresa M. Finley has served as the Interim CFO of TriMas since March 20, 2025 and as a Board member since 2020, where she leads financial strategy and operational continuity. | |
Thomas Snyder ExecutiveBoard | President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Thomas Snyder has been serving as the CEO of TriMas Corporation since June 23, 2025 and is also a member of its Board of Directors. He brings nearly 35 years of packaging industry experience, including his previous role as President of Silgan Containers LLC. | View Report → | |
Jill S. Stress Executive | Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | Jill S. Stress is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at TriMas Corporation since April 2023 and became an executive officer on November 8, 2023. Previously, she served as the Director of Compensation and Benefits at TriMas starting in 2009. | ||
Jodi F. Robin Executive | General Counsel and Secretary | Jodi F. Robin has been serving as TriMas Corporation's General Counsel and Secretary since April 2021, following her roles as Associate General Counsel in 2010 and Deputy General Counsel in 2014. | ||
Adrianne W. Shapira Board | Director | Director at Crown Laboratories, Inc.; Director at Kohl's Corporation | Adrianne W. Shapira is a director at TRS since May 14, 2025. Previously, she held key leadership roles including serving as CFO of David Yurman from 2012 to 2016 and as Founding Managing Director at Eurazeo Brands from 2017 to 2023. | |
Daniel P. Tredwell Board | Director | Co-founder and Managing Partner at CoveView Advisors LLC & CoveView Capital LLC (since 2009); Managing Member at Heartland Industrial Partners, L.P. (since 2006) | Daniel P. Tredwell has over 30 years of experience in private equity and investment banking and has been a Director at TriMas Corporation since 2002. He serves on key committees including Audit, Compensation, and currently chairs the Governance & Nominating Committee as of 2024. | |
Herbert K. Parker Board | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Director at Apogee Enterprises, Inc.; Director at nVent Electric plc.; Director at American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. | Herbert K. Parker is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors at TriMas Corporation since 2024. Previously, he served as a Director since 2015 and brings over 30 years of experience in financial reporting, operational excellence, and corporate governance. | |
Holly M. Boehne Board | Director | Director at Prometheus Group, Inc. | Holly M. Boehne has been a Director at TRS since 2020 and serves on the Governance & Nominating and Compensation Committees as of 2024. Prior to joining TRS, she served as CTO and Senior Vice President at Andersen Corporation from 2009 to 2019 and held leadership roles at Ecolab Inc. and The Pillsbury Company. | |
Jeffrey A. Fielkow Board | Director | CEO of Circular Action Alliance | Jeffrey A. Fielkow has been serving as a Director at TriMas Corporation since March 2023. He is an experienced leader with a broad background in executive leadership and operational management, and he currently also serves as CEO of Circular Action Alliance since August 2024. | |
Nick L. Stanage Board | director | Nick L. Stanage has served as a director at TriMas Corporation since 2013 and is a member of the Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees. Previously, he held executive positions at Hexcel Corporation, Dana Holding Corporation, and Honeywell Inc.. | ||
Shawn S. Sedaghat Board | Independent Director | Chairman of Trend International Holding AG; Chairman of Gotha Cosmetics S.R.L.; Chairman of Polyusus Lux IX S.a.r.l. | Shawn S. Sedaghat is currently an independent director at TriMas Corporation, appointed on February 10, 2025, and brings over 40 years of global experience in the packaging and consumer products industries. |
- Based on your recent integration efforts, can you detail how you plan to standardize operations across recently acquired businesses within the packaging segment without sacrificing the high-margin, customized approach that differentiates TriMas?
- With the outlook for back-half aerospace margins appearing more moderated due to seasonal trends, could you explain whether this indicates a structural challenge or remains a temporary trend?
- Considering the structural shift from the divestiture of AeroEngine and the acquisition of TAG, what specific steps will you take to ensure that these changes support long-term revenue growth rather than creating execution challenges?
- You mentioned opportunities to improve EBIT margins in packaging through self-help initiatives; can you quantify the expected margin improvement and outline the timeline and key risks associated with achieving those benefits?
- Given the evolving global tariff environment and its noted impact on customer order patterns, what proactive measures are being implemented to mitigate these risks, and how do you expect this to affect your overall cost structure and margin outlook?
Research analysts who have asked questions during TRIMAS earnings calls.
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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GMT Aerospace | 2025 | TriMas completed the acquisition of GMT Aerospace on February 17, 2025 for approximately €34.0 million ($37.2 million), enhancing its aerospace portfolio and establishing its first European manufacturing footprint to serve commercial and military markets. |
Weldmac Manufacturing Company | 2023 | Completed on April 21, 2023, the deal was valued at $34.0 million with additional contingent consideration up to $10 million and a subsequent $5.5 million cash payment, aligning with TriMas’ strategic focus in aerospace through advanced metal fabrication capabilities. |
Aarts Packaging B.V. | 2023 | Acquired on February 1, 2023 for $37.8 million, this deal strengthened the Packaging segment by adding luxury packaging solutions with key assets including goodwill, intangibles, and working capital for beauty, lifestyle, food, and life sciences brands. |
Intertech Plastics LLC | 2022 | Completed on February 28, 2022 for approximately $64.0 million net of cash, this acquisition bolstered the Packaging segment with custom injection molded products for medical, consumer, and industrial applications, featuring detailed fair value allocations for goodwill, intangible assets, and working capital. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for TRS.
- TriMas granted an inducement award to Thomas Snyder, the newly-appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.
- The grant, made on June 24, 2025, consists of a non-qualified stock option award to purchase 900,000 shares and a restricted stock unit award of 152,439 restricted stock units.
- The stock options have premium exercise prices ranging from $30 to $50 per share and generally vest ratably over a five-year period.
- The restricted stock units generally vest ratably over a three-year period.
- These awards were granted outside of the TriMas Corporation 2023 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan as an inducement for Mr. Snyder's employment.