Essity AB (publ) is a leading global hygiene and health company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm was established as an independent entity in April 2017 following a demerger from Swedish forest products group SCA. Since its spin-off, Essity has focused on delivering innovative solutions in personal care, tissue, and professional hygiene, supported by a commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing.
Essity operates through two primary business areas: Consumer Tissue and Personal Care. The Consumer Tissue segment produces and markets a wide array of tissue products for household use, including well-known brands such as Tempo, Zewa and Plenty. The Personal Care segment offers a comprehensive portfolio of products for baby care, feminine care, adult incontinence and wound care, marketed under brand names such as Libero, Libresse, TENA and Leukoplast. In addition, Essity supplies medical solutions and professional hygiene products, including hand hygiene dispensers and cleaning wipes designed for healthcare and corporate environments.
With a presence in approximately 150 countries, Essity maintains a global production and distribution network that spans Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Magnus Groth, with Hans Stråberg serving as Chairman of the Board. Under their leadership, Essity continues to invest in research and development, digitalization of supply chains and partnerships aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and addressing evolving consumer needs worldwide.
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