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Cosco

Founded as the Columbus Specialty Company in Columbus, Indiana, the business began with a simple but clever invention: a tin matchbox that dispensed new matches and stored used ones.

In 1941, the name was shortened to "Cosco." After supporting the military during WWII, the company pivoted to consumer goods, launching an iconic line of all-metal household stools. Founded as the Columbus Specialty Company in Columbus,

By the 1950s, Cosco’s colorful, chrome-and-vinyl step stools, chairs, and utility carts became staples of the American suburban kitchen. the company pivoted to consumer goods