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ABOUT MYERS INDUSTRIES
    
Company History
    
Founding the Business
Myers Industries started as a family business in 1933. Brothers Louis and Meyer Myers saw an opportunity to supply service products to the tire repair and retreading industry. They formed a partnership with a $620 loan and a used pick-up truck to create Myers Tire Supply, and they opened their first store in Akron, Ohio to sell tire repair tools and service supplies to tire dealers. After reading the summary below, learn more of our history with operational and financial milestones at the Myers Timeline.

Growth of Distribution
Over the years, the original Myers Tire Supply business expanded with branches all across the U.S, plus international locations. Today, with 43 strategically positioned branches, a broad product offering, and rapid availability, we hold the leadership position as the “One - Stop - Shop” for the tire dealer.

Establishing Manufacturing
In 1946, the Myers brothers began two manufacturing companies: Patch Rubber, to produce tire repair patches, and Akro-Mils, to sell plastic and metal storage products through the Myers Tire Supply catalog. Throughout the years, manufacturing operations expanded as we developed new products such as plastic storage bins, plastic flower planters, tire repair items, and custom calendered rubber.

Acquisitions & Divestitures Help Drive Growth
While internal growth is a fundamental part of our expansion, acquisitions also play an important role in our growth. Since 1987, acquisitions in the company's manufacturing segments have allowed us to:  
   • quickly expand key product lines,
   • gain new customers and markets, and
   • add complementary manufacturing processes  
Acquisitions are logical extensions of our original plastic and rubber products. We do not target acquisitions, but rather evaluate and act on opportunities as they arise. Our acquisition efforts are geared toward advancing our market positions by strengthening our value as a single source for customers. At the same time, the company evaluates all segments and brands against its long-term growth strategy and whether or not potential divestment is the best catalyst for re-investing in core brands and segments. Read more at Strategic
Acquisitions & Transactions
.

Where We are Today
Today, Myers Industries employs more than 4,500 personnel in many countries. Our Manufacturing Segments, encompassing 25 facilities in North America and South America, are driven by a diverse product offering, broad manufacturing capabilities, product innovation, consistent quality, and superior service that brings value to a wide range of markets and customers:
        
We are a leader in Reusable Plastic Material Handling Containers and Pallets for industrial, agricultural and commercial markets.
         
We are North America’s leading manufacturer of Plastic Horticultural Pots, Flats, Trays and Baskets for growers, plus Decorative Planters for retailers-consumers.
         
We are also a leading supplier of Plastic Storage Tanks and Specialty Parts for RV manufacturers and other industrial markets.
         
The Company is a top producer of Plastic Storage and Organization Products for industrial, commercial, and consumer markets, and a single-source for Plastic & Metal Material Handling Carts.
         
The Company is also a leading manufacturer of engineered rubber and plastic components and subassemblies for automotive, heavy-truck, construction, and agriculture vehicles. We also mold custom components for water control and marine markets.
         
Myers Industries also ranks as the manufacturer with the most comprehensive line of Tire Repair and Retreading Products in the U.S.
         
And we are a complete Rubber Manufacturing resource- producing molded, calendered, and extruded products such as reflective highway marking tape, custom rubber stock, and industrial rubber linings.
             
In our Distribution Segment, we are the leading U.S. distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies for tire, wheel, and undervehicle service. We buy and sell products ranging from 15 cent tire valve caps to $45,000 computerized alignment systems. Our markets for these products include independent tire dealers, commercial fleets, mass merchandisers, and general repair centers. Broad distribution capabilities, breadth of product line, rapid availability, and on-site customer service are just some of the fundamentals that characterize our distribution business.
 
Our growth from a small storefront into an international manufacturing and distribution business is rooted in a simple idea: understand the customer's need and deliver superior products and services. Our focus today remains the same.

Learn more about the product brands and the business fundamentals on which we rely to help improve our customers' business and build sustainable, long-term growth that benefits customers, shareholders, and employees.

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First Myers Tire Supply Store
First Myers Tire Supply Store

    

Tire Repair Cements
Tire Repair Cement

     

Storage Container
Storage Containers

    

Waste Handling Cart
Waste Carts

   

Returnable Container
Reusable Containers

    

Rubber Hood Latches
Rubber Hood Latch

    

Indoor Flower Planter
Indoor Flower Planters

    

Truck Tire Wrenches
Truck Tire Wrench

    

Tire Valves
Tire Valve

    

Traffic Marking Tapes
Reflective
Marking Tape

    

Marine Craft Interiors
Watercraft
Interior Parts

   
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