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In 1949 Alec K. Gianaras founded Transformer Manufacturers, Inc. to begin manufacturing his own line of transformers. A well respected salesman for Standard Transformer Company in Chicago, Illinois, Alec felt there was room for one more transformer company in the growing market. The company originally started on Weed Street near Halsted Street, then moved to 5435 Northwest Highway, and in 1962 settled in its current location at 7051 West Wilson Avenue, Norridge. In response to a growing demand, Robinson Transformer Corp. was started in August of 1959 to give TMI more capacity. Originally located in a garage in the southern Illinois town of Robinson, the company moved to its current 20,000 square foot building in 1966. Today, the company operates under one name, Transformer Manufacturers, Inc., which includes its two manufacturing facilities. Alexander A. Gianaras, son of the founder, is President. Alex "grew up" in the transformer business, working closely with his father and gaining over 20 years of experience. Under Alex's charge, the company has continued to expand its product lines and meet today's demanding quality and delivery standards. Until the early 1970's TMI focused on the radio and television industry, which was concentrated in Chicago. Admiral, Zenith (and other companies) were all headquartered here in Chicago. As the industry changed, TMI reacted quickly and today supplies transformers, chokes, and toroids for products in the audio, computer, control, food service equipment, lighting, medical, power conditioners, and telecommunications industries. TMI makes small appliance-type, dry-type, magnetics. Generally speaking, the magnetics are under 30kva, and are single or 3-phase type transformers. The products are custom designed by TMI engineers to meet the specifications of our customers. All of our transformers are made here in the U.S.A. Our customers' requirements vary and TMI has dedicated itself to meeting or exceeding our customers' demands. While our products are custom designed and manufactured, TMI makes as many or even as few transformers as are currently required and scheduled by our customers. Whether you call this philosophy Just-In-Time (JIT) or Supply Chain Management, at TMI, we just want to satisfy your manufacturing requirements. You'll agree our transformers and our service can do just that.
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