The story of Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd. began with its founder, Mr. Robert Hsieh in 1986. At the time of its founding, the company was exclusively focused on manufacturing pipes. However, in 1989, the company shifted its primary focus towards distribution of stainless steel, pipes, valves and fittings. leading to the founding of Ta Chen International, Inc. (TCI).

Throughout the 1990s, TCI expanded its product offerings to include stainless steel flat rolled and long products. The ability to combine pipes, valves, and fittings with flat rolled and long products under one sales platform was an industry first. Since then, TCI has continued to expand its capabilities and product offerings through strategic growth and acquisitions.

In 2018, TCI acquired Texarkana Aluminum, a site that had been idled for nearly a decade. The acquisition marked a significant investment in bringing aluminum manufacturing back to Texarkana, Texas. Since then, the facility has been restored and expanded into a fully integrated aluminum manufacturing operation with capabilities spanning casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, and finishing.

In 2026, Texarkana Aluminum reached another major milestone with the completion of its new Cast House and Hot Continuous Mill expansions. These investments significantly increase the facility’s capabilities and capacity while strengthening our ability to serve customers with high-quality aluminum coil.

Today, Texarkana Aluminum employs more than 500 people and continues to grow alongside the Texarkana community. Backed by the resources and experience of Ta Chen International, we remain committed to investing in our people, our technology, our facility, and the future of aluminum manufacturing in our region.

Also notable is TCI's long-standing commitment to technology and customer service. In 2001, the company launched what became one of the metals industry's most powerful online ordering platforms at TaChen.com. Today, over 75% of the company’s daily transactions are completed efficiently through this technology platform, highlighting how technology continues to play an important role in helping customers improve efficiency and streamline their operations.