Meguiar's was founded in the United States by Frank Meguiar as a manufacturer of waxes for furniture and wooden products in 1901. For over 100 years since, the company has been trusted around the world as a chemical maker. At the time, not only horse-drawn carriages but also many automobiles were made of wood. Taking advantage of that, the company began to sell its waxes for use with automobiles. As the automobile industry continued to grow, Meguiar's established close ties with automakers and paint manufacturers, focusing its efforts on accumulating research into products for automobiles. Today, the company has developed into a car wax maker that is admired around the world. The company is particularly popular in the United States, with over 30% of the market share. Many automaker have adopted the company's products as official accessories in recognition of their quality. In addition, airlines around the world use the company's products under the recommendation of Boeing and other companies in the aircraft industry.