History

A Lineage of Consistent Quality

PFI's longevity is largely due to our unique manufacturing-based culture which is the foundation of our company: Unparalleled quality, executed flawlessly, by experienced industry professionals.

Over the years, clients have told us that our marketing insight, fresh approach and the innovative ideas we bring to the table have generated excellent ROI and brand growth for them.

It began with a vision that continues to guide us

In 1970, Vincent (Jim) Tricomi founded Promotional Fixtures, Inc., now known as PFI Displays.

Mr. Tricomi's experience as a carpenter, cabinetmaker and a manufacturing plant manager provided the foundation that enabled PFI's success. He established our culture of quality and integrity which the Tricomi family, along with their long term employees, continues today. We are craftsmen by trade, history and culture. We take genuine pride in the workmanship we build into our products and the value we provide to our clients.

PFI Displays …through the years

• 1970: Promotional Fixtures, Inc. opens for business in a 10,000 sq. ft. barn in Medina, Ohio. Early projects included complex automotive aftermarket audio displays, bank kiosks and display boards for Wright Tool (a client that remains with us today).
• 1971: Raymond Tricomi, eventual VP of Manufacturing, joins the family business. Ray's people skills and manufacturing knowledge, along with his attention to countless unseen details, enhance PFI's Culture of Quality.
• 1974: Anthony Tricomi, future President and CEO, joins the company. Tony's steadfast work ethic, combined with his strategic approach to marketing challenges, generates solid corporate growth.
• 1975: Promotional Fixtures moves into a 20,000 sq ft facility in Rittman, Ohio, which still serves as the heart of PFI's corporate headquarters.
  

  PFI facility expansion ribbon cutting ceremony

• 1976: Jim Tricomi, Jr., future Senior VP of Sales, joins PFI. With a firm understanding of marketing strategies and creative insights into new approaches, Jim broadens the scope of industries that PFI serves.
• 1980: PFI adds 12,000 sq. ft. to its facility. With this expansion, PFI increases its trade show exhibit capabilities and also brings a metal fabrication shop in house.
• 1985: Another 12,000 sq. ft. expansion increases screen printing capacity, and adds plastic fabrication and assembly space to service PFI's custom retail display capabilities.
• 1990: The Rittman headquarters grows again, this time by 28,000 sq. ft., to a total of 72,000 sq. ft. This facilitates PFI's work on large and double-deck exhibits, increases our assembly, packaging and staging area for displays, creates a 5,000 sq. ft. showroom and adds office space.
• 1995: Promotional Fixtures, Inc., already well known as PFI, officially rebrands itself as PFI Displays, Inc.
• 1998: PFI invests in automated CNC machining centers, panel saws, and edge banding, increasing the efficiency of our in-house manufacturing.
• 2004: Vincent A. Tricomi is the first of the family's third generation to join the business. Vincent's passion for marketing and creative client solutions lead to early success in new business development and his eventual promotion to Vice President .
• 2005: PFI adds a state-of-the-art Design Resource Center with interactive web-conferencing to facilitate communication between clients and the in-house creative team. It also serves as a library of the latest materials, trends, and finishes.
  

  Tony, Vince and Jim Tricomi

• 2007: PFI's Green Initiative Program is formalized, making PFI a pioneer in its industry for investing in facility improvements, new machinery, designer training, and more, to offer its clients truly holistic environmentally-friendly marketing solutions. PFI joins the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
• 2007: PFI Displays opens a new 104,000 sq. ft. warehousing and assembly facility in Orrville, Ohio. This new facility will offer enhanced services to both trade show and retail marketing clients.
• 2007: PFI Displays is named a "Leading EDGE" company for its investment and growth in the Northeast Ohio region.
• 2007: Anthony Tricomi wins the Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award from the Sales and Marketing Executives International Association (SMEI).
• 2008: PFI Displays is again named a "Leading EDGE" company, based on its growth and investment in Northeast Ohio.
• 2009: PFI Displays launches a new brand ID and website.

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