Kimberly-Clark acquires safety products company

IRVING, TEXAS — Kimberly-Clark Corporation has acquired Jackson Products Inc., according to a press release.

Jackson Products is a safety products and personal protective equipment (PPE) company based in Fenton, MO, the release stated.

Jan Spencer, president of Kimberly-Clark Professional, said: "The acquisition of Jackson Safety is consistent with our global business plan strategy to accelerate growth of high-margin workplace solutions. Jackson Safety brings a wealth of strengths to Kimberly-Clark's professional business, including an outstanding product portfolio and a highly experienced sales force. It enables us to focus resources more effectively by increasing sales and marketing manpower to support growth in safety while at the same time dedicating other teams that will help us sustain our leadership position and grow our traditional washroom and wiper businesses."

Jackson Products employs 400 people, all of which will remain employed with the company, but now under the Kimberly-Clark banner, the release noted.

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