S. C. Johnson & Son

S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
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Company type	Private
Industry	Consumer goods
Founded	1886
Founder	Samuel Curtis Johnson Sr.
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	H. Fisk Johnson (Chairman and CEO)
Products	Cleaning agents, air care, pest control, home storage, shoe care
Revenue	$10 billion (2020)
Number of employees	13,000 (2020)
Website	www.scjohnson.com

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S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (commonly referred to as S. C. Johnson) is an American multinational, privately held manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and other consumer chemicals based in Racine, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1886 by Samuel Curtis Johnson Sr. and has been led by five generations of the Johnson family.

History[edit | edit source]

S. C. Johnson & Son was established in 1886 when Samuel Curtis Johnson Sr. purchased the parquet flooring business of Racine Hardware Manufacturing Company. The company initially focused on flooring and later expanded into floor care products. Over the years, S. C. Johnson diversified its product line to include a wide range of household products.

Products[edit | edit source]

S. C. Johnson & Son produces a variety of well-known brands, including:

Windex – a glass and hard-surface cleaner
Pledge – a furniture polish
Glade – an air freshener
Raid – an insecticide
Ziploc – a brand of reusable, re-sealable zipper storage bags

Environmental Initiatives[edit | edit source]

S. C. Johnson has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint, including the use of renewable energy, recycling programs, and the development of eco-friendly products.

Corporate Structure[edit | edit source]

The company is privately held and has remained under the control of the Johnson family since its inception. The current Chairman and CEO is H. Fisk Johnson, who represents the fifth generation of the Johnson family to lead the company.

Headquarters[edit | edit source]

The headquarters of S. C. Johnson & Son is located in Racine, Wisconsin. The company campus includes the Johnson Wax Headquarters building, designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Official website

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