
Kimberly-Clark
Global health & hygiene company manufacturing consumer products like diapers, tissues, and face masks.
- 44k
- Public company
- Irving, TX, USUnited States
Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global health and hygiene company dedicated to improving the well-being of people through its innovative products. The company operates through three main segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. Its product portfolio includes disposable diapers, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and tissues, marketed under well-known brands such as Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kleenex, and Scott. Kimberly-Clark aims to lead the world in essentials for a better life, focusing on sustainability and consumer-centric innovation.
Notable figures affiliated with Kimberly-Clark include its founders John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Franklyn C. Shattuck. The company has received substantial investments from major institutional investors and has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the first disposable sanitary napkin and facial tissue. Kimberly-Clark's impact is profound, with its products reaching over 175 countries and improving the daily lives of millions. The company continues to be recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
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Quick Facts
Who are Kimberly-Clark's competitors?
Companies similar to Kimberly-Clark include Procter & Gamble, The Clorox Company, Henkel and Reckitt.
When was Kimberly-Clark founded?
Kimberly-Clark was founded in 1872.
Where is Kimberly-Clark's headquarters located?
Kimberly-Clark's headquarters is located in Irving, TX, US.
How many employees does Kimberly-Clark have?
Kimberly-Clark has 44,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.
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- Also Known As
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Headquarters
- 351 Phelps Drive
- Irving, TX, 75038
- US
- Ticker
- KMB
- SEC CIK
- 0000055785
- EIN
- 39-0394230
- NAICS
- 320000Manufacturing
- 322000Paper Manufacturing
- 322100Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
- SIC
- 2600Paper and allied products
- 2670Converted Paper And Paperboard Products, Except Containers And Boxes
- ISIC
- 1701Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard
- 1709Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard
- 2399Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
- 3250Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
- 6910Legal activities
- Industry
- —Manufacturing Companies
- —Pulp And Paper Companies
- —Soap And Cosmetics Companies
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- NAICS
- 322120Paper Mills
- 322200Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
- 322290Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
- 322291Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
- 325600Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
- 325620Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
- 327000Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- 327900Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- 327910Abrasive Product Manufacturing
- 339100Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- 339110Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- 339112Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541110Offices of Lawyers
- 330000Manufacturing
- 325000Chemical Manufacturing
- 339000Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541100Legal Services
- SIC
- 2610Pulp Mills
- 2611Pulp Mills
- 2620Paper Mills
- 2621Paper Mills
- 2676Sanitary Paper Products
- 2844Perfumes, Cosmetics, And Other Toilet Preparations
- 3200Stone, Clay, Glass, And Concrete Products
- 3290Abrasive, Asbestos, And Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Products
- 3291Abrasive Products
- 3840Surgical, Medical, And Dental Instruments And Supplies
- 3841Surgical And Medical Instruments And Apparatus
- 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
- 5110Paper And Paper Products
- 8100Legal Services
- 8110Legal Services
- 8111Legal Services
- 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
- 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
- 4000Railroad Transportation