SC Johnson Will Acquire Deb Group

SC Johnson has signed a binding offer to acquire Deb Group, a global industrial company focused on hygiene and skin care systems for the industrial, commercial, healthcare and food markets.

“Deb is an important platform for SC Johnson and helps expand our presence in industrial and institutional markets,” said Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “Deb’s market leadership, channel strengths and commitment to innovation complement our own strengths.”

For more than 70 years, Deb has offered skin care regimens for all types of workplace and public settings, including heavy-duty hand cleaners, foaming hand soaps, antibacterial washes, hand sanitizers and restorative hand creams. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Deb products are used in more than 100 countries around the world.

SC Johnson expects the deal to be finalized in the coming months, subject to completing any consultations and regulatory approvals. In other news, the World CSR Congress presented SC Johnson with its Corporate Affairs Leadership Award. Awardees were chosen by the World CSR Congress Jury and Council of Board Members.

The World CSR Congress, guided by sustainability executives, experts and media from around the globe, seeks to spread the message of responsible business. The Congress shares best practices in CSR and sustainability, and awards organizations and individuals that are making a difference in society. 

SC Johnson accepted the honor at the 4th annual Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Awards in Taj Lands End, Mumbai, where leaders from more than 130 countries are gathered for discussions around this years’ theme, “Connecting Minds: Creating The Future.”

“We are humbled to be recognized by the World CSR Congress for our significant leadership in corporate affairs,” said Kelly Semrau, senior vice president of global corporate affairs, communication at SCJ. “As a family company, we believe that we must work to have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate and the world at large through our ongoing efforts to advance and refine responsible business practices.”