Founded in 1973, Star brite is one of the leading manufacturers of private-label chemicals for the automotive and agriculture industries in the world. The company also provides personal care products, brushes, handles, cleaning aids and bungees. It sells its products through a network of retailers, discount chains, and automotive and farm stores. Star brite operates Kinpak, which is an automated chemical packaging and blow molding company. Its capabilities include blending, labeling, filling, palletizing and shipping. Star brite is owned and operated by Ocean Bio-Chem, which is a publicly traded company that manufactures and distributes maintenance and care products for boats, recreational vehicles, automobiles, motorcycles and aircraft.