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A legacy of scientific integrity, craftsmanship, and fossil discovery.
Why Choose Triebold Paleontology?
Our Story

From Discovery to World-Class Exhibits

Triebold Paleontology, Inc. was founded on a lifelong passion for fossils and an uncompromising commitment to scientific excellence. What began as a childhood curiosity on a farm in North Dakota evolved into one of the world’s most respected fossil preparation, casting, and exhibition companies.

Founded in 1989 by Mike Triebold, TPI has spent decades discovering, preparing, molding, casting, and mounting some of the most significant fossil specimens ever recovered. Our work is trusted by leading museums, research institutions, and universities around the globe because accuracy, preservation, and documentation are never optional — they are our standard.

From delicate marine fossils to large, complex vertebrate skeletons, TPI combines traditional hands-on craftsmanship with modern technologies such as 3D scanning and digital modeling. Every specimen we handle is treated as irreplaceable scientific material, preserved not only for display, but for ongoing research and education.

 

Today, TPI continues to serve institutions worldwide, supporting discovery, conservation, and public understanding of Earth’s deep history.

Our Mission

Preserving the Past for Science and Education

Our mission is to responsibly recover, prepare, and preserve fossil specimens with the highest scientific and ethical standards. We work in close collaboration with museums, researchers, and landowners to ensure fossils are documented accurately, conserved properly, and presented in ways that educate and inspire future generations.
Scientific Integrity
Every specimen is prepared, mounted, and documented with rigorous attention to anatomical accuracy and geological context.
Craftsmanship & Care
Decades of hands-on experience ensure each fossil is treated with precision, patience, and respect for its rarity.
Triebold Paleontology, Inc.
30+
Years of Fossil Preparation & Exhibition Excellence
Scientific Tradition & Innovation

Building on Tradition, Advancing Paleontological Innovation

Triebold Paleontology combines time-honored fossil preparation techniques with modern tools such as 3D scanning, digital modeling, and advanced casting methods. This balance allows us to preserve fragile specimens with exceptional accuracy while expanding access for research, exhibition, and education. Innovation at TPI is always guided by one principle: respect for the science.
Our Team

Precision. Collaboration. Stewardship.

Every member of the TPI team shares responsibility for preserving irreplaceable scientific material — a responsibility we take seriously on every project.
“A legacy of science you can trust.”

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