About Us

A commitment to excellence for over 85 years.

Our people are the engine behind our success, and they work to deepen our customer relationships, serve our niche industries, and drive our market success. That’s why we provide resources to enable growth and development, equipping our team members with what they need to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions to our customers.

  • OUR HISTORY
  • Scroll through to get a quick peak of our rich history!

  • 1933
  • Louis and Meyer Myers form a partnership called Myers Tire Supply, which serves as the origin of Myers Industries, Inc.

  • 1963
  • Company is renamed Myers Industries, Inc.

  • 1983
  • Myers celebrates its 50th year in business.

  • 1983
  • Myers is listed on the American Stock Exchange (symbol MYE).

  • 1989
  • Myers is named to Forbes 200 "Best Small Companies" list.

  • 1992
  • Once again, Myers is named to Forbes 200 "Best Small Companies" list.

  • 1998
  • Myers acquires Danish company Raaco International,

  • which offers products similar to its Akro-Mils brand storage and organization products.
  • 1999
  • Myers acquires Allibert Équipement in France and Allibert Contico in the United States,

  • both producers of reusable plastic containers and pallets.
  • 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.

  • 2007
  • Myers acquires ITML Horticulture Products and adds it to its Lawn & Garden segment.

  • 2008
  • Myers celebrates 75 years in business.

  • 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.
  • 2012
  • Myers acquires Plasticos Novel S.A. (Novel),

  • a leading manufacturer of reusable plastic crates and totes used for shipping in the beverage, food, and agriculture markets, expanding its material handling presence in Brazil.
  • 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.

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

  • 2017
  • Myers divests its Brazilian operating subsidiaries Myers do Brasil and Novel.

Our Story

In 1933, Meyer and Louis Myers opened Myers Tire Supply in Akron, OH. In the early years, they lived by a humble commitment: “Everything for the Tire Dealer.” Almost a full century later, that “everything” has taken on a whole new meaning, and the “for” has evolved impressively. What started as a small storefront has become Myers Industries, the largest tire repair supply distributor in the United States, as well as an international plastics manufacturer of returnable packaging, storage, safety products and specialty molding.

Early on, the brothers grew the business modestly but strategically, opening an international warehouse in Canada, and domestic branches across the United States. In 1946 they expanded further, founding Patch Rubber Company and Akro-Mils; the latter company making plastic products, which foreshadowed the manufacturing empire that was to come. Throughout the 20th century, new material-handling products were introduced, and similar businesses were acquired.

The result is a diversified material-handling business, encompassing several industries. Myers Tire Supply is the largest distributor serving the U.S. aftermarket, specializing in equipment, tools and supplies for tire repairs. Our company has a sterling reputation, and around 2,400 employees dedicated to driving the business forward. From storage bins to tire-changing equipment, from safety cabinets to under-vehicle supplies, and from portable fuel tanks to tire repair plugs, Myers Industries provides everyday solutions that offer modern convenience.