The Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded on October 22, 1872 by John A. Kimberly, Charles B. Clark, Havilah Babcock and Frank C. Shattuck in Neenah, Wisconsin. Its industry is personal care products and its headquarters were in Neenah, Wisconsin (1872-1985) and Irving, Texas (1985-present).
SUBSIDIARIES[]
- International Cellucotton Products Company (1920-1955)
- Scott Paper Company (acquired 1995)
PLANTS/MILLS[]
- Appleton, Wisconsin
- Balfour, North Carolina
- Fullerton, California
- Kapuskasing, Ontario
- Kimberly, Wisconsin
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Neenah, Wisconsin
- New Milford, Connecticut
- Niagara, Wisconsin
- Terrace Bay, Ontario
- The Cedars, Wisconsin
- town renamed Kimberly in 1889
COMPANY NAMES[]
- Kimberly, Clark & Company (1872-1880)
- Kimberly & Clark Company (1880-1928)
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (1928-present)
PRODUCTS[]
- "Kimsul" Insulation
- "Kleenex" (1924-present)
- manufactured by International Cellucotton from 1924-1955
- "Kotex" (1920-present)
- manufactured by International Cellucotton from 1920-1955
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
The Modern Hospital Year Book (1919)
Occupational Hazards (June 1959)