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Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson Named "Friend of the Library" for Encouraging Racine Children to Read Nearly Two Million Books RACINE, Wis., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Racine Public Library named Fisk Johnson, SC Johnson's Chairman and CEO, "Friend of the Library," their highest honor. Johnson received the award for sponsoring the Racine Reads: Dream Big! program during the 2011-2012 school year which challenged 10,000 local elementary school students to read one...
Company's Support of Brazil's Caatinga Region Leads to Sustainable Supply, Honorable Legacy RACINE, Wis., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, SC Johnson celebrated 15 years of commitment to preserving the Brazilian Caatinga Region, the ecoregion located in northeast Brazil. The family company's long history with Brazil, and the region, dates back to 1935, when third generation leader H.F. Johnson Jr. traveled to Fortaleza, Brazil in pursuit of a permanent reserve of Carnauba...
Palmen of Racine stocks Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles RACINE, Wis., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Consumers will often do what it takes to get the best deal. That's a big reason why Palmen of Racine serves such a large area around the Milwaukee and Racine areas. The deals along with the professional and knowledgeable sales staff at the dealership keeps customers coming back. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130422/CG98921) Palmen of Racine is a popular Dodge...
Smart Twist(TM) Cleaning System Now Available Exclusively Online RACINE, Wis., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Johnson announces the innovative Smart Twist(TM) Cleaning System, which uses less packaging and helps reduce waste with three concentrated cleaners in one space-saving, handy sprayer. This breakthrough cleaning product offers a fast and easy solution and provides another everyday green option for busy families. The Smart Twist(TM) Cleaning System is available exclusively...
RACINE, Wis., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Privately-held SC Johnson released today its 2012 annual public sustainability report (www.scjohnson.com/report) which shares the latest information on the family company's ongoing work to achieve its 2016 environmental goals by using more clean energy, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and creating innovative products that use fewer resources. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...
RACINE, Wis., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Technical College celebrated the grand opening of its expanded SC Johnson integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (iMET) Center in Sturtevant, Wis., today. The region's first flexible manufacturing training center--Tarnowski Hall-- includes training in computer numerical control (CNC) machining, welding, metal fabrication, automated manufacturing systems, and industrial robotics. (Photo:...
RACINE, Wis., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter season, SC Johnson invites families to experience the iconic designs created by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Free tours are offered at the company's historic Wright-designed campus, including the latest addition to campus, The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright. A variety of unique and informative programs provide a great activity for families and visiting guests. (Photo:...
RACINE, Wis., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As a family-owned, 126-year-old privately held company, SC Johnson stays true to its roots with a consistent commitment to both employees and their families. Today, SC Johnson is being recognized as 24th on the list of World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute, marking the company's second consecutive year on the list. The ranking is the world's largest annual study of workplace excellence, identifying the...
RACINE, Wis., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, students, teachers and friends of Wadewitz Elementary School are celebrating the grand opening of the Wadewitz Reads Dream Big Library -- their modernized library -- which students earned by securing first place in the Racine Reads: Dream Big! program. This literacy initiative challenged local elementary school students in Racine, Wis. to read one million books during the 2011-2012 school year - an average of 100 books per child. By...
RACINE, Wis., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 75 years ago, SC Johnson-known for trusted brands like Windex® and Ziploc®-entered an unlikely partnership with legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright that would help redefine the company's culture and forever transform the world of American architecture. The visual achievements produced by this partnership are showcased during free tours of the SC Johnson campus, which now includes an inspiring new exhibit The SC Johnson...
