Private company

Trico

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American company manufacturing windshield wipers

Trico is an American company that specializes in windshield wipers. Trico, then known as Tri-Continental Corporation, invented the windshield wiper blade in 1917.² It was founded by John R. Oishei.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1917Founded¹

IndustryManufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles, Manufacture of other rubber products, automotive industry¹
HeadquartersBuffalo¹
Websitewww.tricoproducts.com

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Trico is an American company that specializes in windshield wipers. Trico, then known as Tri-Continental Corporation, invented the windshield wiper blade in 1917.²

The story

Founded by John R. Oishei in 1917.¹

Leadership

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FounderJohn R. Oishei¹

Products and brands

windscreen wiper

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1917Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataTrico on Wikidata
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WikipediaTrico on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsTrico logo by http://www.aftermarketnews.com/trico-products-corp-kicks-off-100-year-anniversary-celebration-at-aapex-2016/, Non-free logo