Who owns 3-IN-ONE?
3-IN-ONE is owned by WD-40 Company (the United States, NASDAQ: WDFC), which has owned the brand since 1995.[1] 3-IN-ONE was founded in 1894 in the United States and was independent until 1995.
Key facts
- Current owner
- WD-40 Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1894–1995)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, San Diego, California
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1894
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Adhesives & repair
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: WDFC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About 3-IN-ONE
3-IN-ONE is a general purpose lubricating oil sold since 1894, named for the three functions its maker claimed: cleaning, lubricating and protecting. WD-40 Company acquired the brand in 1995 and sells it in a can with a precision applicator. It is used mainly on hinges, locks, bicycle chains and sewing machines, where a thin penetrating oil is wanted rather than grease.
Ownership timeline of 3-IN-ONE
- 1995 – present WD-40 Company [1] verified
Where 3-IN-ONE sits in WD-40 Company
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of 3-IN-ONE?
The parent company of 3-IN-ONE is WD-40 Company, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is 3-IN-ONE American?
Yes. 3-IN-ONE originated in the United States in 1894 and its owner, WD-40 Company, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has WD-40 Company owned 3-IN-ONE?
WD-40 Company has owned 3-IN-ONE since 1995.
Who owned 3-IN-ONE before WD-40 Company?
3-IN-ONE was an independent company from its founding in 1894 until WD-40 Company acquired it in 1995.
Is 3-IN-ONE still owned by WD-40 Company?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, 3-IN-ONE is still owned by WD-40 Company. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] WD-40 Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-10-27 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 27 October 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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