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TFE Marks 25 Years Supporting PCB and Industrial Manufacturing
January 30, 2026 | TFEEstimated reading time: 1 minute
T. Friedl Enterprises (TFE) marks its 25th year supporting the PCB electronics and industrial manufacturing sectors with technical solutions, materials, and equipment across North America.
TFE was acquired in 2001 by Jeff Brandman from founder Tom Friedl. Under Brandman’s ownership and leadership, the company has expanded its technical scope and partner network while maintaining a strong focus on practical, production-driven solutions for complex manufacturing environments.
TFE serves both the printed circuit board electronics industry and the CNC industrial tooling sector, providing advanced materials, automation systems, and tooling solutions designed to improve process reliability, throughput, and manufacturing consistency.
A core element of TFE’s longevity has been its long-standing relationships with leading global suppliers. The company has worked closely with Benmayor Group companies Aismalibar and Technosystem for more than 15 years, supporting North American customers with European-manufactured laminate and automation technologies. TFE also represents and partners with Isola, TCT, HAM, HPTec, Bipico, and others, enabling the delivery of a broad, technically integrated portfolio across PCB fabrication and industrial manufacturing applications.
“TFE has always focused on understanding the manufacturing process and delivering solutions that perform on the factory floor,” said Jeff Brandman, President and Owner of TFE. “Our success is driven by strong technical partnerships, consistent execution, and long-term customer relationships.”
As the company looks ahead, TFE remains focused on supporting customer investment, automation, and process optimization initiatives while continuing to strengthen partnerships across the electronics and industrial manufacturing supply chain.
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