WD-40 Specialist Dry PTFE Lubricant

WD-40 is a globally recognized brand that originated in San Diego, California, in 1953. It was developed by the Rocket Chemical Company, which was later renamed the WD-40 Company to match the name of its most successful product. The name WD-40 stands for 'Water Displacement, 40th formula,' reflecting the numerous attempts it took to perfect the solution originally intended for the aerospace industry.

While the brand is deeply rooted in American industrial history, its manufacturing operations are extensive and global. WD-40 products are manufactured in several countries to meet local demand effectively. Major production hubs include the United States, the United Kingdom (which often supplies the European market), and Australia. The specific can shown contains German and French text, indicating it was likely produced or distributed through European manufacturing facilities.

Today, the brand remains under the ownership of the WD-40 Company, which is a public entity listed on the NASDAQ. It operates as an independent company focused specifically on maintenance and cleaning products, maintaining its headquarters in San Diego for over seven decades while selling its products in more than 176 countries worldwide.