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1930's
1933
Louis and Meyer Myers form a partnership beginning Myers Tire Supply, the origin of Myers Industries. The first store opens at 1500 South Main Street, in Akron, Ohio.
1937
The first Myers Tire Supply catalog is published, introducing the slogan "Everything for the Tire Dealer."
1939
The partner’s younger brother Isidore Myers joins the Company.
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1940's
1946
Manufacturing of plastic and rubber products begins with the founding of Akro-Mils and Patch Rubber Company in Akron, OH.
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1950's
1953
Myers Tire Supply opens first international branch warehouse in Ontario, Canada.
1954
Myers Tire Supply opens first domestic branch in Detroit, Michigan.
1955
Myers Tire Supply experiences post-war growth for tire repair and retreading; the business incorporates and expands.
1955-59
Myers Tire Supply opens branches in: Memphis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Richmond.
1956
Patch Rubber Company begins manufacturing chemically vulcanized tire repair products.
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1960's
1960-69
Myers Tire Supply opens branches in: Cleveland, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Kansas City, San Francisco, Charlotte and Houston.
1963
Company renamed Myers Industries, Inc.
1963
Corporate offices and Myers Tire Supply central warehouse built in Akron, Ohio, 1293 South Main Street.
1964
The Company builds its first, new manufacturing plant in Akron to make Akro-Mils plastic and metal products.
1969
Louis S. Myers, one of the original founding brothers / partners of Myers Tire Supply, is named president and CEO.
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1970's
1970-77
Myers Tire Supply branches open in: Salt Lake City, Portland, Denver, Boston, York, Pa., Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York City, Dallas, St. Louis, San Antonio and Phoenix.
1971
Initial public stock offering over-subscribes the first day.
1972
Second public stock offering.
1972
Radial tire repair products are introduced from Patch Rubber.
1972
The Company introduces AkroBin® storage and organization containers from Akro-Mils.
1974
Plastic molding capabilities expand with the purchase of a second Ohio plant for Akro-Mils.
1978
Myers consolidates rubber manufacturing operations in North Carolina with its Patch Rubber Company brand.
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1980's
1980-1989
Myers Tire Supply branches open in: Tampa, Seattle, San Diego, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Birmingham, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and Philadelphia.
1983
Myers celebrates 50th year in business with: 700 employees, 5 manufacturing plants, 32 domestic branches, and 15 international affiliates.
1983
Myers Industries, Inc. is listed on the American Stock Exchange - symbol MYE.
1983
The Company introduces molded plastic tool boxes to consumer and industrial markets, part of its Akro-Mils brand.
1984
Stephen E. Myers, son of Louis Myers, is named Chief Executive Officer, Myers Industries.
1986
Myers enters the lawn and garden market with PlasTerra™ flower planters, produced by Akro-Mils.
1987
Acquisition of Buckhorn Inc., manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, pallets and molded rubber products. Manufacturing becomes the dominant segment. Businesses split into Buckhorn and Buckhorn Rubber Products.
1989
Myers Industries named to Forbes 200 "Best Small Companies" list.
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1990's
1990-1996
Myers Tire Supply branches open in: Milwaukee, Nashville, El Paso, Albuquerque, and Little Rock. Acquisition of Miami Retreaders Supply, Long Island Tire, and Northwest Tire. Branches total 42.
1991
Myers introduces its largest molded plastic product to date: the 2,500 lb. capacity collapsible bulk container from Buckhorn.
1992
Forbes again names Myers Industries to its 200 "Best Small Companies" list.
1993
Third public stock offering
1995
Acquisition of Ameri-Kart Corporation, a leading custom rotational molder for the recreational vehicle industry.
1995
Structural foam plastic molding plant started in Bluffton, Indiana, strengthening Buckhorn's capabilities to produce large bulk containers and pallets.
1997
Rubber OE parts manufacturer Molded Solutions acquired; added to the Buckhorn Rubber brand to strengthen capabilities for producing components for heavy trucks and other large vehicles.
1997
Myers Industries opens the L.S. Myers Training Center in Akron, OH, for internal sales seminars and training programs.
1998
Myers Industries acquires Danish company, raaco International, with products similar to its Akro-Mils brand storage and organization products. This is Myers' first major international expansion.
1998
Acquisition of roto-molder Sherwood Plastics, added to the Ameri-Kart brand.
1998
Acquisition of Kadon Corporation, a maker of structural foam containers; product lines are added to the Buckhorn brand.
1998
Myers purchases majority interest in Myers El Salvador, expanding the Myers Tire Supply business presence in Central America.
1999
Myers Industries acquires Allibert Équipement in France and Allibert Contico in the United States, both makers of reusable plastic containers and pallets, strengthening the Company's position with these material handling products under its Buckhorn brand.
1999
Acquisition of Dillen Products, a leading manufacturer of plastic flower containers, makes Myers a sizeable supplier to growers in the professional nursery and greenhouse industries.
1999
Acquisition of Listo Products expands Myers' consumer flowerpot offering with decorative resin indoor planters. |
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2000's
2000
Purchase of RB Manufacturing/Dura Products, a manufacturer of metal material handling carts for industrial and commercial markets. RB is folded into the Akro-Mils product line.
2000
Acquisition of Best Plastics, a manufacturer of roto-molded tanks and vacuum-formed parts for OEMs, added to the Ameri-Kart brand.
2000
Expansion of production for plastic planters with purchase of Nevada manufacturing facility.
2000
Sales exceed $600 million.
2001
On May 1, 2001, Myers Industries, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange - symbol MYE.
2004
Acquisition of Michigan Rubber Products, Inc. and WEK Industries, Inc., leading suppliers of molded rubber and plastic products to the automotive market.
2004
Acquisition of Productivity California, Inc. (Pro Cal), leading manufacturer of nursery containers for the professional grower.
2005
John C. Orr appointed President & Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Stephen Myers following his retirement.
2005
Sales exceed $900 million.
2005
Myers reorganizes business segments into five areas: Distribution, Material Handling, European Material Handling, Lawn & Garden and Automotive & Custom. The Company's businesses / brands are reorganized into the segments.
2007
Myers divests the European Material Handling segment as a catalyst to reinvest in its remaining four business segments and 13 brands.
2007
Acquisition of ITML Horticulture Products extends Myers leadership in containers marketplace for growers. ITML is added to Myers' Lawn & Garden segment brands.
2007
Acquisition of strategic assets from Schoeller Arca Systems North America - molds and equipment for intermediate bulk container (IBC) lines. Products are added to the Buckhorn brand in the Material Handling Segment.
2008
Myers Celebrates 75 Years in business.
2009
Sale of Buckhorn Rubber Products and Michigan Rubber Products to lessen exposure to volatile original equipment auto and truck markets.
2009
AmeriKan Acquisition - Acquired remaining 50% of joint venture in nursery container manufacturer (part of the original ITML purchase in 2007).
2010
Enviro-Fill technology acquisition - Myers' Ameri-Kart brand acquires Enviro-Fill overfill prevention system (OPS) technology for marine fuel tanks. This is a strategic move ahead of changing EPA regulations on emissions for marine fuel tanks. Patents are secured and integration with a new marine fuel tank from Ameri-Kart is certified (in 2011).
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