We come to work every day to take care of people, whether that's by helping our customers take moisture out of the air, make paint stick or take care of their homes.
Our products help businesses grow, professionals get the job done, and homeowners refurbish. And we've been doing it for over 60 years.
Why are we employee-owned?
Because each one of us has a vested interest in the company, we're more motivated, involved, and knowledgeable than most traditionally structured companies. We're all working together toward the same goals. And it shows in our company growth year after year.
Our History
For six decades, W.M. Barr & Company has grown by leaps and bounds by responding to the needs of our professionals and homeowners. By combining technology and biology, we'll continue bringing 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 service 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
- 2007: Launched Mold Armor Line of Mold Control Home Care Products
