| 2007 |
- Earned Halal certification from Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) to comply with the Muslim dietary law regarding sources and preparation of food
- Self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status of TICAmulsion® line of modified gum acacia emulsifiers
- Voted #1 preferred Supplier of Hydrocolloids to the food industry for 9th consecutive year
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| 2004 |
- Launched TICAmulsion A-2010, the first modified gum acacia product
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| 2003 |
- Installed additional spray-drying capacity at our Belcamp, MD headquarters
- Introduced the Dairyblend series, gum systems specifically formulated for dairy processors
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| 2002 |
- Received patent for Ticamulsion emulsifier line
- Installed new dairy pilot plant offering UHT/HTST capabilities
- Attained ISO 9001:2000 Registration
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| 2001 |
- Introduced TICorganic® certified organic gum
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| 1990's |
- Installed a world-class spray dryer in Belcamp for the production of superior quality Gum Arabic products
- Introduced the Pre-Hydrated® gums
- Brought basic production of Guar Gum to Maryland, allowing for careful control of the manufacturing environment and the development of a variety of specialty grades such as GuarNT® Bland with reduced odor and flavor characteristics
- Attained ISO 9001 Registration for entire operation
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| 1980's |
- First distributed the Ticalose® brand of CMC and Ticaxan® Xanthan
- Relocated its operations to an expanded facility in Belcamp, Maryland
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| 1970's |
- Developed the Ticaloid® and Saladizer® product lines to replace the emulsification properties of higher costing Gum Tragacanth
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| 1960's |
- Product line expanded to include Agar, Alginate and Carrageenan
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| 1950's |
- Established a quality control system. Since then our products have been labeled TIC Pretested®.
- Added bacteriological testing as a standard quality control component.
- Expanded beyond the tree exudates to include Locust Bean Gum and Guar Gum.
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| 1940's |
- New management took over operations.
- Began to focus exclusively on Water Soluble Gums, placing particular emphasis on food and pharmaceutical applications.
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| 1909 |
- TIC Gums was founded as the Tragacanth Importing Company.
- Began marketing both Water Soluble Gums and Resins.
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