Trico (Tri-Continental Corporation) is an American company specializing in automotive windshield wiper systems. It was founded in 1917 in Buffalo, New York, by John R. Oishei after he had a near-accident due to poor visibility in the rain.
Trico pioneered windshield wipers and became a key supplier to the automotive industry. Over the decades, it introduced innovations like vacuum-powered, electric, and beam blade wipers, expanding globally and maintaining its leadership in wiper technology.
Today, Trico remains a leading global manufacturer of windshield wiper systems, supplying OEMs and the aftermarket with cutting-edge wiper technology.