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At the encouragement of Tom Stallworth, President of Engineering Process and Equipment, Frankie Thompson started Frankie Thompson Enterprises (FTE) to represent manufacturers of water and sewer products. Frankie’s business then went on to become a distributor of American Cast Iron Pipe Company products.

Through his relationship with both ACIPCO and Engineering Process and Equipment, FTE continued to grow the materials distribution business by building relationships with a variety of companies. This partnership constructs and maintains the sewer and water systems in the Atlanta and Savannah area.

Frankie Thompson Enterprises emerged from a small-scale venture in 1982 into a strong and viable Minority-Owned business that has weathered and flourished in the construction industry’s ups and downs over the past 40 years.

1982

Frankie Thompson started Frankie Thompson Enterprises (FTE) by representing manufacturers of water and sewer products.
Encouraged to form his own company by Tom Stallworth, President of Engineering Process and Equipment, FTE becomes a Minority owned Distributor of American Cast Iron Pipe Company products.
Through his relationship with both ACIPCO and Engineering Process and Equipment, FTE continued to grow the materials distribution business by building relationships with a variety of companies that constructed and maintained Sewer and Water Systems in the Atlanta and Savannah area.

1982

1985

FTE expands into representing manufacturers of building materials.
Mr. Thompson expanded his business into suppling companies that build and maintained government buildings and faculties. He did this by forming relationships with Erickson & Associates, a mechanical contractor, and the Trane Corporation, an industrial manufacturer of industrial HVAC.
FTE firmed up these relationships over the next several years through a series of construction projects in the Savannah area such as building the Savannah Trade Center and Savannah Civic Center.

1985

1986

FTE starts subcontracting on projects.
FTE's first project was with International Chimney Corporation on a 2 million dollar project to restore the Tybee Island Light House. FTE provided the necessary administration of labor and materials to complete the restoration of the grounds around the lighthouse.

1986

Early 1990s

FTE expands into providing materials on projects in neighboring states.
FTE wins bids to sell pipes, pumps and values to the following cities:
Broward County, FL
City of Jacksonville, FL
City of Asheville, NC

Early 1990s

Mid 1990s

FTE expands into the city school systems.
FTE wins orders to supply underground materials needed in the construction of school buildings for the following educational systems:
Albany University
Atlanta School System
Savannah School System

Mid 1990s

2002

FTE receives U.S. Commerce Department’s prestigious Export Achievement Certificate at awards luncheon at the Georgia World Trade Center. Presenting the award to Mr. Thompson was Grant Aldonas, Under Secretary for international trade with the U. S. Commerce Department. The ceremony was sponsored by the North Georgia Export Council which includes executives appointed by the U. S. Secretary of Commerce, promoting and increasing international trade in Georgia.

2002

2004

Entrepreneur Frankie Thompson is awarded Associate of the Year by GUCA. FTE establishes relationships with key African ambassadors during the African Growth and Opportunity Act session at Atlanta City Hall. The session attracted thirteen ambassadors representing Nigeria, Kenya, Malim, Sierra Leone, and South Africa.

2004

2009

FTE and CEO Frankie Thompson attends Korean summit of international industrial distributors and suppliers, expanding relationships with international trading partners. The invitation came as a result of a developing relationship between FTE and LG Cable of Korea.

2009

2011

FTE and CEO Frankie Thompson served as a delegate to the City Rail 2011 Summit in Shanghai, China. The event hosted global leaders addressing the challenges faced by international rail and transportation systems as they seek to minimize their carbon footprints. Conference highlights included introductions to new metro projects in huge Chinese urban centers.

2011

2013

Team FTE takes home first place honors at the Georgia Utilities Contractors Association Golf Tournament. There were 172 players participating and the four man team from FTE took home first place honors during the morning tournament.

2013

2017

Frankie Thompson is awarded the Honorary Credential at the ASEAN Rail Industry Summit. This strategic conference was designed to address the key challenges and opportunities in cross-border rail cooperation in Southeast Asia.

2017

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