In 1969, Richard L. Brown purchased Hines Distributing in Newark, Ohio. Throughout the next three decades, the company's portfolio expanded. Since then, major brands have been brought in house including Pabst, Miller, and Coors. Brown Distributing Company (BDC) distributes products to the Central Eastern region of Ohio. BDC covers 12 counties, represents over 20 suppliers, and distributes more than 400 products and packages. BDC has now been in business for 48 years and is one of the areas largest family-owned companies.