TSO Manufacturing Origin

Ben Mottern, known to some as Mr. Tristar, and I'm the driving force behind this journey. It all started when I was just 17 years old, sitting in a high school welding class. Little did I know that this moment would mark the inception of TSO.

To be completely honest, I sold my first exhaust tip before I had even picked up a MIG welding gun. It's safe to say that I had to learn how to weld pretty darn quickly. Determination and the desire to bring innovation to the world of truck accessories were my guiding lights.

During the following summer, I embarked on my dream of playing college baseball. But even as I pursued my athletic goals, my passion for truck accessories never wavered. I had a 12'x7' trailer parked outside my college apartment, where I worked tirelessly after baseball practices. Just across the parking lot, my dad's flatbed trailer became the canvas for my creativity. I transformed it into a sheet metal brake that allowed me to bend our signature Octagon Exhaust Tips and Stacks.

However, life often takes unexpected turns. My dream of playing college baseball eventually came to an end after my first semester. With a new found focus, I made the decision to quit baseball, transfer schools, and move back home. This shift allowed me to allocate more time to nurture the growing business I had fallen in love with.

Back home, I needed more space to accommodate our expanding operations. So, I moved into a modest 15'x10' shed beside my parent's house. At that point, I was producing around 15 to 20 tips and stacks per month, a number that seemed astonishing at the time.

Fast forward three years to today, and the transformation has been remarkable. We've gone from producing 15-20 tips per month to crafting over 40 tips per day! Our journey has been defined by growth, but one thing remains unwavering: our commitment to quality and making customization accessible to the everyday builder. At TSO, we take immense pride in providing truck enthusiasts with the highest quality exhaust tips that boast the highest degrees of customization. Each tip is meticulously TIG welded by hand, subjected to multiple quality control inspections, and powder coated in-house. Why? Because your truck build deserves nothing but the best.

Our story is one of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We invite you to explore our range of aftermarket truck accessories and experience the TSO difference for yourself. Whether you're looking to enhance your truck's performance or make a statement on the road, TSO is here to help you turn your vision into reality.

Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey. Together, we're driving the future of truck customization, one exhaust tip at a time.

Sincerely,

Ben Mottern Founder, TSO

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