Since 1991

Who We Are

Tri Star Design & Manufacturing has been providing custom industrial solutions worldwide since 1991. We work directly with our clients to develop unique products and services that are highly creative and meet exact constraints and requirements.

Founded 1991 Mesa, Arizona USA Made Licensed Engineers Mining & Aggregate
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Our Story

Three Decades
of Solving
Hard Problems

Tri Star Design & Manufacturing, Inc. was founded in Mesa, Arizona in 1991 with a simple but powerful mission: help industrial operations work safer, faster, and smarter.

Over the decades, we've grown from a small custom tooling shop into a full-service design, engineering, and manufacturing partner — serving mining, aggregate, and heavy industrial clients across North America and beyond.

We specialize in designing and manufacturing maintenance and process tooling for many industries. Through the years, we've developed an extensive line of crusher, conveyor, and mobile maintenance tools specifically for mining — each born from a real problem our clients faced in the field.

Every solution we provide is designed to satisfy the needs of all areas of your operation — from the top-level executive to the hourly employee.

1991
Year Founded
30+
Years in Business
100%
Custom Capable
USA
Proudly Made in America
What Drives Us

The Right Tool
for Every Job

01
Safer

Safety is never an afterthought — it's the first engineering constraint we apply to every product we design and every solution we deliver.

02
Faster

Downtime costs real money. Our tooling is engineered to reduce maintenance time so your operation gets back up and running as quickly as possible.

03
Smarter

We bring engineering creativity to every problem. If the conventional approach isn't working, we find a better one — custom-designed for your exact situation.

The People Behind the Work

Our Leadership
Team

Taicha Crespo
Chief Executive Officer

Taicha Crespo

Since joining Tri Star in 2024, Tai has held several key positions including Director of Administration, and now leads the company as CEO. She holds a degree in Engineering Management from Arizona State University.

Gil Ruiz
Director of Sales

Gil Ruiz

Gil served in the US Marine Corps before earning his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ASU. He joined the Tri Star team in April 2025, bringing discipline, engineering knowledge, and a client-first approach to every interaction.

Derrick Guthrie
Director of Engineering

Derrick Guthrie

An Arizona native, Derrick has been with Tri Star since 2018. He earned his BSE from Arizona State University and brings deep expertise in both robotics and mechanical design to every project he oversees.

"The Right Tool
for the Job."

We don't just build tools. We solve problems, engineer innovations, and help your team work smarter every day. Whether you're a top-level executive or an hourly maintenance technician — our work is designed with you in mind.

Ready to Work Together?

Tell us about your challenge and our team will get back to you with a plan. No obligation, no sales pressure — just real engineering conversation.

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