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Reckitt-Benckiser (U.S.A.)

The Reckitt-Benckiser history begins in 1823 with founding of Benckiser by Johann A. Benckiser. Core business derived from industrial chemicals.

Then, in 1840 Isaac Reckitt rents, then subsequently (in 1848) buys a starch mill in Hull. Diversifies into other household products, becomes renowned for starch, washing blue and black lead for polishing. His four sons take over after his death. Finally, after great expansions on both sides, in 1999 - Reckitt & Colman plc and Benckiser N.V merge to become Reckitt Benckiser plc – the world No.1 in household cleaning.

Corporate responsibility is to seek to make continual improvements in the economic, social and environmental performance ... to leave the Company in better shape for the future across all three axes of sustainability.

Reckitt-Benckiser is about passionately delivering better solutions in household cleaning and health & personal care to customers, wherever they may be, for the ultimate purpose of creating shareholders value.

This vision defines both Reckitt-Benckiser purpose and the values as a company. Reckitt-Benckiser is the world No 1 in household cleaning.

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