S. C. Johnson & Son

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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

S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (commonly referred to as S. C. Johnson) is an American multinational 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 privately held by the Johnson family since its inception.

History

S. C. Johnson & Son was established in 1886 when Samuel Curtis Johnson Sr. purchased the parquet flooring business of Racine Hardware Company. The company initially focused on flooring and wood care products, but it expanded its product line over the years to include a wide range of household cleaning supplies and consumer chemicals.

In the early 20th century, the company introduced several successful products, including Johnson's Wax, which became a household name. The company continued to grow and diversify its product offerings, eventually becoming a global leader in the consumer goods industry.

Products

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

Corporate Social Responsibility

S. C. Johnson & Son is known for its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The company has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting recycling and waste reduction.

Leadership

The company has been led by members of the Johnson family for five generations. The current Chairman and CEO is H. Fisk Johnson, who has held the position since 2004. Under his leadership, the company has continued to focus on innovation, sustainability, and maintaining its status as a family-owned business.

Headquarters

The company's headquarters are located in Racine, Wisconsin. The headquarters complex includes the iconic Johnson Wax Headquarters building, designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

See also

• List of cleaning products
• Consumer goods
• Corporate social responsibility
• Sustainability