Founded in 1953 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the company’s name, STP, was derived from “Scientifically Treated Petroleum”.[1] The company entered into the marketplace with one product, STP Oil Treatment.
In 1961, the company was acquired by the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Studebaker BRIEFLY tied STP into its advertising as an abbreviation for “Studebaker Tested Products”.