Essity AB (publ) is a leading global hygiene and health company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Established in June 2017 as a spin-off from Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), Essity draws on a long heritage in tissue, personal care and medical solutions. The company is dedicated to enhancing well-being through sustainable and innovative products that address everyday health and hygiene needs.
Essity’s operations are organized into four main business areas: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, Professional Hygiene and Medical Solutions. The Personal Care division includes incontinence products under the TENA brand and feminine care offerings such as Libresse, Nana and Nosotras. Its Consumer Tissue segment produces household tissue products for both private-label and branded customers, featuring names like Tempo and Velvet. The Professional Hygiene business markets professional paper and dispensing systems under the Tork brand, while Mölnlycke Health Care, Essity’s Medical Solutions arm, supplies surgical products, wound care dressing and orthopaedic support solutions to healthcare providers.
The company’s products reach consumers and institutions in approximately 150 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Essity maintains a global manufacturing footprint with key production facilities in Sweden, Germany, the United States and China. Its distribution network serves supermarkets, pharmacies, workplace and hospitality sectors, combining direct sales channels with strategic partnerships to optimize market coverage.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Magnus Groth, Essity emphasizes research and development, sustainability and circular economy principles. The company’s innovation efforts focus on reducing environmental impact, enhancing product performance and expanding its portfolio. Through targeted acquisitions, ongoing product innovation and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, Essity aims to drive long-term growth while promoting improved hygiene and health standards around the world.
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