Myers Tire Supply history

In the ensuing decades, this core interest expanded into a full-scale, nationwide distribution operation offering, as the corporate slogan stated, "Everything for the Tire Dealer." Its catalog, launched in 1937, soon became known as the "bible" of the retreading industry.

1946 Manufacturing of plastic and rubber products begins with the founding of Akro-Mils and Patch Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio.

Myers diversified into the manufacture of rubber and plastic products via the 1947 creation of Akro-Mills Inc. and Patch Rubber Co.

The growing family firm incorporated in 1955.

In 1963, Myers Tire Supply's central warehouse is built in Akron, Ohio.

It began manufacturing its own products in 1964 and would later expand overseas.

Myers acquired Cleveland's James C. Heintz Company, a high-ranking manufacturer of molds, presses, rims, and parts for tire and retread makers, in 1968.

In 1969, Myers acquired Elrick Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of curing rims and tire-changing stands headquartered in Oakland, California.

Myers Industries has been traded publicly since 1971 and is listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol MYE."

Founded in Akron and moved to North Carolina in 1978, Patch would grow to become one of the country's biggest producers of tire repair kits.

Having logged more than a dozen years of experience at the family firm, Stephen L. Myers, son of Louis Myers, advanced to president and CEO in 1980.

Myers Industries was listed on the American Stock Exchange in 1983.

The thirty-something executive guided the company's 1987 acquisition of Buckhorn, Inc., an Ohio-based manufacturer of multi-use plastic containers.

In 1992, the company acquired Alpha Technical Systems (renamed Myers Systems), an Ohio-based manufacturer of material handling systems like conveyors and hoists.

In 1993, analysts with Smith Barney Shearson described it as "a tightly managed company with a focus on disciplined, long-term growth."

The company planned annual investments of $15 to $20 million in increased manufacturing capacity, efficiency programs, and product development in each of the years from 1995 to the end of the century.

1998 Myers acquires Danish company Raaco International, which offers products similar to its Akro-Mils brand storage and organization products.

1999 Myers acquires Dillen Products and Listo Products, both manufacturers of plastic flower containers.

2001 Myers is listed on the New York Stock Exchange on May 1st (symbol MYE).

2004 Myers acquires Productivity California, Inc. (Pro Cal), a leading manufacturer of nursery containers for the professional grower.

2007 Myers divests the European Material Handling segment.

2012 Myers is named one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in a survey by Forbes, an honor based on sound management, financial reporting practices, and strong corporate governance.

2013 For the second year in a row, Myers is named one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in an annual survey commissioned by Forbes.

2014 Myers acquires Scepter, an industry-leading manufacturer of portable marine fuel containers, portable fuel and water containers and accessories, ammunition containers, storage totes, and environmental bins.

2015 Myers completes the sale of its Lawn & Garden business.

2019 Myers acquires Tuffy Manufacturing Inc., a warehouse distributor of tire repair equipment and supplies, for $18 million.

2020 Myers acquires Elkhart Plastics, Inc., one of the largest rotational molding companies in the United States.