This year marks an important milestone for TBC Corp., the company has been in business for 60 years. 
TBC started in 1956 when a purchasing group of tire retailers was formed and collectively recognized as Cordovan Associates. In 1972, Cordovan Associates changed its name to Tire & Battery Corp. and nine years later it went public under the name TBC.
“As we reflect on the last 60 years, it’s apparent that the TBC story is truly one of hard work, adjusting to meet industry trends, exceeding customer expectations and growth,” said Erik R. Olsen, president, CEO & chairman of TBC Corp. “Throughout the years we have worked diligently to remain a tire company ahead of the curve; our history, proven track record of success and continued growth speak to our overall objectives and I am confident that we have the right team in place, nearly 11,000 associates strong, to maintain momentum and to continue our industry leading position for years to come.”
Today, TBC operated more than 3,200 franchised and company-operated tire and automotive service centers, with nine proprietary tire brands and more than 50 retail and wholesale distribution centers.
TBC Corp. brands include Big O Tires, Carrol Tire Co., Tire Kingdom Service Centers, NTB Tire & Service Centers, Merchant’s Tire & Auto Service Centers, Midas and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service.
