Caplugs acquired Tri-Star Protectors in 2013. Caplugs has been a leader in manufacturing product protection since 1948. With more than 200 molding machines, Caplugs brings the manufacturing capability and expertise to develop the largest offering of thread protection products in the industry. Tri-Star Protectors, long-known for their industry knowledge and excellent customer service, offered customers an economical solution to new thread protection by offering a reconditioned product. Together, we bring our customers a full line of products available for immediate shipment. WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT TSP from Caplugs offers our customers options - not just a variety of types of protectors, but different levels of protection offering value-savings based on your application. Our three levels of protection accommodate the varying environments of transport and storage. Each level has been designed to provide a different degree of protection at a value price point. We give you options to ensure you get the right level of protection at the right price.