WD-40 Company
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WD-40 Company manufactures maintenance lubricants and household cleaning products sold across more than 176 countries.
Founded
1953WD-40 Company is a San Diego-based consumer and industrial products manufacturer focused on maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and hand care. Its flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, introduced in 1953, is sold in more than 176 countries across home, automotive, marine, and industrial applications. The portfolio spans 12 product lines, including WD-40 Specialist professional maintenance formulations, 3-IN-ONE oil, GT85 PTFE spray, Lava and Solvol hand cleaners, Spot Shot and 1001 carpet stain removers, Carpet Fresh and NO VAC carpet care, 2000 Flushes toilet cleaner, and X-14 mould remover.
WD-40 Company trades on Nasdaq under the ticker WDFC and distributes products through hardware, auto parts, grocery, and mass-market retail channels worldwide. The company's long-term strategy centers on expanding the WD-40 Multi-Use Product in high-growth emerging markets, growing the WD-40 Specialist professional maintenance sub-line, and deepening household penetration of its homecare brands in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
WD-40 Company - M & A Snapshot
WD-40 Company - Products & Services
WD-40 Specialist is WD-40 Company's line of targeted maintenance and lubrication products for professional applications.
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Carpet deodorizer powder that neutralizes odours and freshens carpet fibres between vacuuming.
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Long-lasting in-cistern toilet bowl cleaner and deodorizer that treats up to 2,000 flushes.
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Bleach-based mould and mildew stain remover for bathroom tiles, grout, and shower surfaces.
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Dry powder carpet cleaner and deodorizer for Australian homes that requires no vacuuming.
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Australian heavy-duty pumice hand cleaner for trade and industrial users.
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Trigger-spray carpet spot remover that lifts set-in stains without scrubbing.
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Heavy-duty pumice hand soap that removes grease, oil, and industrial grime for mechanics and tradespeople.
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PTFE-based cycle and multi-use lubricant spray for chains, cables, and mechanical components.
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Multi-purpose oil for precise household and workshop lubrication with drip-tip applicator.
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Multi-purpose aerosol spray that lubricates, prevents rust, penetrates stuck parts, and displaces moisture.
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WD-40 Company - Quick Facts
Who are WD-40 Company's competitors?
Companies similar to WD-40 Company include Procter & Gamble, Church & Dwight, Reckitt and The Clorox Company.
When was WD-40 Company founded?
WD-40 Company was founded in 1953.
Where is WD-40 Company's headquarters located?
WD-40 Company's headquarters is located in San Diego, CA, US.
How many employees does WD-40 Company have?
WD-40 Company has 595 employees as of Aug 31, 2025.
WD-40 Company - Classification
- Ownership
- Technology
- Geographic Exposure
- Global
- Model
- Revenue
- Unique IDs
- ein: 951797918
- secCik: 0000105132
- ticker: WDFC
- NAICS
- 320000Manufacturing
- 325000Chemical Manufacturing
- SIC
- 2890Miscellaneous Chemical Products
- 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
- ISIC
- 1920Manufacture of refined petroleum products
- 7020Management consultancy activities
Show 21 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 324000Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 324100Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 324190Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 324191Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
- 325300Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- 325320Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
- 541610Management Consulting Services
- 541613Marketing Consulting Services
- SIC
- 2870Agricultural Chemicals
- 2879Pesticides And Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 2899Chemicals And Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 2900Petroleum Refining And Related Industries
- 2990Miscellaneous Products Of Petroleum And Coal
- 2992Lubricating Oils and Greases
- 4000Railroad Transportation
- 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
- 8740Management And Public Relations Services
- 8742Management Consulting Services