Which family controls the American consumer-goods company SC Johnson, founded in 1886?
Answer
Johnson family
The Johnson family controls the American consumer-goods company SC Johnson, founded in 1886.
Samuel Curtis Johnson began the business as a parquet flooring company in Racine, Wisconsin. The company later shifted toward household products and became known for brands such as Raid, Windex, Glade and Ziploc. Its formal name, S. C. Johnson & Son, reflects the family succession from Samuel Curtis Johnson to later generations.
SC Johnson is privately held and remains managed by descendants of the founder. It is separate from Johnson & Johnson, the healthcare company founded by Robert Wood Johnson and his brothers. The similar names can cause confusion, but the companies have different histories, product categories and corporate structures.