About Us History Often there is more romance and real drama in the background of a business venture than is generally known. The spark of this company's founding was struck when Jones C. Beene III was unable to obtain a plastic part he needed without an unacceptable long wait. He was told that if he wanted the part sooner, he would probably have to make it himself. So that's exactly what he decided to do! Plastic Industries, Inc., first opened for business in a one-story frame house on Pope Avenue in September of 1952. Mr. Beene and the work force of Rubye Maupin and Thurston Thompson began making plastic letters for signs and store displays and eventually expanded to making hosiery inspection forms... Read More... PI Values Glorify God Serve with Excellence Value of the Person Golden Rule Preserve the Seed Corn Replenish the Earth Read More... Corporate Mission Statement To develop, manufacture, distribute, and market products of good quality, design, and value... Read More... Home Our Family About Us Contact Us Patents Copyright © Plastic Industries, Inc. 2011 — 2015 213 Dennis St., Athens, TN 37303