TCCI Manufacturing Named a 2025 Diamond Supplier of the Year by International Motors
The award honors TCCI’s excellence in quality, delivery, and partnership in supplying compressors and thermal solutions to International.

Founded in 1984 and located in Decatur, Illinois, TCCI supplies compressors for International’s trucks and heaters for its electric IC buses.
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TCCI Manufacturing, a compressor technology and thermal management solutions provider for commercial, heavy-duty, and automotive specialty markets, recently received the Diamond Supplier Award from International Motors, LLC. This is the sixth year TCCI has been honored by International.
As a part of International’s 2025 annual Supplier Excellence Awards, this award is the highest recognition given by the manufacturer to top performing suppliers based on their annual accomplishments in quality, delivery, cost and improvement.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, TCCI provides belt-driven and electric compressor technology for many of International’s medium and heavy-duty trucks and heaters for International’s electric IC buses.
“TCCI exemplifies what it means to be a true strategic partner,” said Peter Friberg, VP procurement, International. “Being named a 2025 International Diamond Supplier is a testament to their leadership and commitment to our shared success. We look forward to continuing this journey together, driving quality, innovation, and performance.”
“We’re extremely honored to receive this recognition from our long-standing partner, International, who shares our commitment to sustainable mobility,” said Richard Demirjian, president and CEO of TCCI. “I’m incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and reliability, qualities that continue to support the evolving needs of our industry and customers.”
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