Menu History Founded in 1946 by William M. Barr, the company quickly became an icon in the home improvement and automotive repair industries. Fifty years later, with the sale of the business to our employees, W.M. Barr has become the model of a successful ESOP company. Through the talent, vision and hard work of our employee owners, we have continued to introduce innovative new products, acquire new businesses and brands, and achieve exceptional growth and profitability. And we’ve only just begun. Timeline 21 years of success For more than seven decades, W.M. Barr & Company has grown by responding to the needs of businesses and homeowners. By combining technology and biology, we will continue to bring value to everything we touch for years to come. 1946 William M. Barr founds company with the market's first non-flammable paint remover. 1968 First contract signed for custom blending and packaging services. 1969 Barr founder and owner William M. Barr passes away. 1973 Finished construction and moved into a new office and manufacturing facility. Increased operations to provide for continued growth. 1977 Increased operations size to provide additional new products and services for a growing market. 1978 First Home Depot store supplied. 1984 Completed construction on a new state-of-the-art distribution center. 1987 Acquired KWIK. 1994 Acquired Wood Finishers Pride. 1996 Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) starts with 100% buyout of company stock. 1997 Acquired Armor All Home Care. 1998 Acquired CitriStrip. 1999 ISO 9001 certification obtained. 2003 Acquired DampRid. 2006 Acquired Solutionex. 2008 Acquired Jasco, Bix, Trask Research, and Goof Off product lines. 2011 Mold Armor acquires the rights to the patented delivery method for hose end products that feature a bleach-based formula. 2011 Acquired Microban. 2018 Acquired Spray & Forget. W.M. Barr P.O. Box 1879 Memphis, TN 38101 Tel: 1-800-238-2672 © 2021 WM Barr. Privacy Policy Goof Off Mold Armor Spray and Forget Klean-Strip Klean-Strip Green Klean-Strip Automotive CitriStrip BullDog Microban Jasco DampRid SprinkleRite Heff Relief COOKIE POLICY We use cookies to make sure you get the best experience on our website. Please read our privacy and cookie policy. Yes, I accept No, I want more info