WD-40 Company

WD-40 Company
Public (NASDAQ: WDFC)
Industry Chemical
Founded September 23, 1953 (1953-09-23) (as Rocket Chemical Company)
Headquarters San Diego, California, U.S.
Key people
 Garry Ridge, CEO
Products WD-40, 3-In-One Oil, Lava, Spot Shot, X-14, Carpet Fresh, and 2000 Flushes
Website www.wd40.com

WD-40 Company is a San Diego, California-based manufacturer of household chemicals, including its signature lubricant, WD-40, as well as 3-In-One Oil, Lava, Spot Shot, X-14, Carpet Fresh, and 2000 Flushes.[1] In 2003, it was reported that it marketed its products in more than 160 countries.[2]

History

WD-40 Company headquarters in San Diego

Rocket Chemical Company was founded in 1953. In 1969, John S. Barry, on becoming President and CEO, changed the name to WD-40 Company after what was then its only product. Barry, who died July 3, 2009, reportedly made the name change on the basis that the Rocket Chemical Company did not make rockets.[3][4] The company went public in 1973. Its NASDAQ stock symbol is (NASDAQ: WDFC).

Products

In addition to its flagship WD-40 product, the WD-40 Company has acquired several household-products companies, adding such brand names as 3-In-One Oil, Lava, Spot Shot, X-14, Carpet Fresh, and 2000 Flushes to its roster.

References

  1. ↑ Killion, Andy (April 9, 2007). "Revenue, Net Income Both Rise at WD-40". San Diego Business Journal. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved April 13, 2007.
  2. ↑ "WD-40 squeaks into 50th anniversary". enquirer.com. 2003-08-27. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  3. ↑ Martin, Douglas. "John S. Barry, Main Force Behind WD-40, Dies at 84". The New York Times, July 22, 2009.
  4. ↑ John Barry dies at 84; former executive made WD-40 a household name LA Times Obituary

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