Company History

The Johnson name on our products is a name people have trusted for more than 120 years to stand for quality and excellence. Founded in 1886 as a parquet flooring company by Samuel Curtis Johnson, we soon earned a reputation for consumer-driven innovation through a product specially formulated to care for our parquet floors — Johnson's Prepared Paste Wax.

Five generations of the Johnson family have kept us focused on constantly earning our reputation and your trust. Every generation has recognized and championed the benefits of family ownership, including consistency in principles and values, emphasis on the long term and independence of spirit.

Today, the company, which is led by the founder’s great-great-grandson, Dr. H. Fisk Johnson, employs 12,000 people in more than 70 countries who work hard every day to bring you the very best products for home cleaning, home storage, air care, personal care and pest control.

SC Johnson’s rich five-generation history is filled with brave decisions and bold choices that have moved the company forward with integrity and success. View the company’s milestones.