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HPD Holdings Corp.
AddedJun 18, 2026
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
HPD Holdings Corp.

HPD Holdings Corp.

Acquired

HPD Holdings Corp. was a US consumer cleaning products holding company acquired by WD-40 in 2001 for $72.9 million.

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Parsippany, NJ, US
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HPD Holdings Corp. was a United States-based consumer products company operating in the household cleaning and maintenance segment. The company owned several well-known cleaning brands including X-14 (bathroom and mold/mildew cleaner), 2000 Flushes (automatic toilet bowl cleaner), and Carpet Fresh (carpet deodorizer).

On April 1, 2001, WD-40 Company acquired HPD Holdings Corp. for approximately $72.9 million, as part of what WD-40 called the acquisition of Global Household Brands. The transaction added three established household cleaning product lines to WD-40's portfolio, significantly expanding the company beyond its core lubricant and maintenance products.

HPD Holdings Corp. - M & A Snapshot

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  • WD-40 Company

    Acquired HPD Holdings Corp. • $72.9M • Apr 1, 2001

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HPD Holdings Corp. - Quick Facts

Who are HPD Holdings Corp.'s competitors?

Companies similar to HPD Holdings Corp. include Church & Dwight, Spectrum Brands, WHP Global and HealthPro Brands.

Where is HPD Holdings Corp.'s headquarters located?

HPD Holdings Corp.'s headquarters is located in Parsippany, NJ, US.

When was HPD Holdings Corp.'s last funding round?

HPD Holdings Corp.'s most recent funding round was for $72.9M (USD) in April 2001.

How much has HPD Holdings Corp. raised to-date?

As of Apr 1, 2001, HPD Holdings Corp. has raised a total of $72.9M (USD).

HPD Holdings Corp. - Classification

Industry
  • Consumer Products
Ownership
  • Subsidiary
Technology
  • Aerosol Technology
  • Chemicals
Geographic Exposure
  • North America
Model
  • Manufacturing
Revenue
  • Product Sales
Customer
  • B2B
  • B2C
Tags
  • Consumer
  • Industrial