From Product Design
to Full-Spectrum
Operational Excellence

Founded by Michael McCarren in 2008, TieOx began as a global product and manufacturing design firm, leveraging a network of subject matter expert product design engineers and industrial designers. The firm initially focused on new product development and cost-reduction project implementation for varies industries.

Over the years, TieOx evolved its capabilities to serve a broader range of organizational productivity opportunities, delivering tailored support across multiple operational pillars:

  • Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
  • Product and Service Quality
  • Delivery Performance
  • Business Efficiency and Financial Optimization
  • Workforce Morale and Engagement
  • Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

During its first decade, TieOx supported OEMs across industries including packaging, medical devices, aviation, and pet products—with a consistent emphasis on innovation and operational excellence.

In 2019, the firm expanded its mission beyond design and manufacturing. TieOx now delivers a comprehensive suite of efficiency and transformation services, including:

  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Management and Process Automation
  • Workforce Development and Organizational Sustainability

Today, TieOx stands as a results-driven partner for companies seeking to enhance performance, drive growth, and future-proof their operations through intelligent design, systems thinking, and people-centered transformation.