John Dahl founded WAX RESEARCH in 1972 in Del Mar, California. The company is family owned & operated in Carlsbad, California. The brand STICKY BUMPS evolved over the last twenty years. The company’s quantum leap came in 1992 with the introduction of our inert traction additive which set WAX RESEARCH’S formulas apart from all others. Our state of the art 20, 000 sq. ft. facility supports the output of 4, 000, 000 bars annually as well as ensures our position as a leader in the action sport&＃039;s market. Wax Research, Inc. brands include STICKY BUMPS Surf waxes, RANSOM Surf/Snow/Skate waxes, WEND Snow waxes & many other OEM brand products.