Johnson Family Enterprises
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Johnson Family Enterprises is a privately held company controlled by the Johnson family that in turn owns or controls a number of other firms such as S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., previously known as S. C. Johnson Wax, a global manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and other consumer chemicals, Johnson Financial Group
, Diversey, Inc. (formerly Johnson Wax Professional and DiverseyLever), and Johnson Outdoors
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The firm's predecessor was established by Samuel Curtis Johnson, Sr.
(1833-1919). His children and grandchildren still play a very active role in the management of the family of firms, based in Racine, Wisconsin
.
Johnson Financial Group
Johnson Financial Group is the $6 billion financial services company of the Johnson Family Enterprises. The company was founded in 1970 and has grown from a single bank holding company to a global organization providing a full range of financial services to businesses and individuals. Johnson...
, Diversey, Inc. (formerly Johnson Wax Professional and DiverseyLever), and Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc. produces outdoor recreational products such as watercraft, diving equipment, compasses and navigational products, and outdoor clothing.-Company history:...
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The firm's predecessor was established by Samuel Curtis Johnson, Sr.
Samuel Curtis Johnson, Sr.
Samuel Curtis Johnson created S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc of Racine, Wisconsin.In 1882 he moved to Racine where he became a parquet flooring salesman for the Racine Hardware Manufacturing Co. In 1886 he purchased the flooring business from the company and renamed it Johnson's Prepared Paste Wax Company...
(1833-1919). His children and grandchildren still play a very active role in the management of the family of firms, based in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
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