Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Ltd, Berkshire, UK
| Държава: | Англия |
| Кратка информация: | Operations around the world RB brands are found in millions of consumers homes in over 180 countries. RB people have international careers in operations in over 60 countries that span the continents. Select a country by clicking on the drop down list on the right for contact details and links to country websites where available. RB history For such a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business some are surprised to learn the company’s history spans 150 years of innovation for consumers across the world. With a German and British heritage, RB’s drive for financial performance and social responsibility today can be seen in its deep roots – as shown in this timeline. 1800 1823 Founding of Benckiser by Johann A. Benckiser. Core business derived from industrial chemicals. 1840 Issac 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. 1862 Death of Issac Reckitt aged 70. Business left to three sons. 1880 Mortein launches in Australia. 1886 Reckitt & Sons begins its expansion and opens businesses around the world - firstly Australia. 1888 Reckitt & Sons is launched on the London Stock Exchange. 1894 James Reckitt accept Baronetcy and becomes Sir James Reckitt. 1900 1912 Lehn & Fink Products begins US production of Lysol - originally imported from Germany. 1913 Joint venture set up in South America between Reckitt & Sons and J&J Colman - Atlantis Ltd. So successful that it is extended, in 1921, to cover all trading outside the UK. In the UK, Reckitt & Sons join the Mason brothers in forming the Chiswick Polish Company. Diversification into other branded household products continues through the war years and the Twenties. 1932 Harpic Lavatory Cleaners bought. A major breakthrough for Reckitt & Sons, with the decision to market a germicide, Dettol, endorsed by the medical profession. Dettol launched. 1935 Sanpic disinfectant launched. 1937 Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Dansom Lane, Hull in October. Steradent business acquired. 1938 Reckitt & Sons merge with J&J Colman to become Reckitt & Colman Ltd. 1943 Air Wick launches in USA. 1953 Finish launches into the automatic dishwashing market in the USA. 1954 The Chiswick Polish Company merges with Reckitt & Colman Ltd. 1956 Benckiser diversifies into consumer goods and industrial cleaning products. In the same year, Benckiser launches Calgon water softener. 1964 Benckiser develops and launches Calgonit Automatic Dishwashing Detergent and Quanto Fabric Softener in 1966. 1965 Gaviscon accidentally discovered during scientific research. 1972 Launch of Vanish Stain Removal Bar. 1982 Benckiser continues its expansion into consumer goods via acquisitions and divestitures and in 1985 acquires St. Marc S.A, France. 1983 Nurofen is the first OTC (over the counter) product to use ibuprofen - the first new OTC analgesic since 1950s. 1985 Reckitt & Colman buys Airwick products. 1988 Benckiser purchases Mira Lanza Spa and Panigal Spa, Italy. 1989 Benckiser acquires S.A. Camp Group, Spain. 1990 Reckitt & Colman acquire Boyle-Midway, the American household products group with brands Woolite, Easy-Off, Sani-Flush, Wizard and Old English. Benckiser acquires worldwide branded business of Beecham Household Products in US and Canada. 1991 Benckiser begins expansion into Eastern Europe. 1994 Reckitt & Colman acquires Lehn & Fink Products, including Lysol, the famous household disinfectant brand in the USA. 1995 Reckitt & Colman sells the Colman’s food business. 1996 Benckiser continues its expansion into the Baltic countries, Belorussia, China and Israel. 1999 Reckitt & Colman and Benckiser merge to become Reckitt Benckiser - The world No.1 in household cleaning. 2000 2000 In November, Reckitt Benckiser acquires Tiga Roda - an Indonesian pest control business. In March, Reckitt Benckiser acquires Oxy, a leading household business in Korea. 2001 In April, Reckitt Benckiser disposes of the (non-core) firelighter business. In August, Reckitt Benckiser disposes of Dr. Becher, a non-core business. 2002 Reckitt Benckiser acquires outstanding minority interest in India and Sri Lanka. 2005 Cillit Bang launches in 68 countries in just one year. 2006 Reckitt Benckiser completes acquisition of Boots Healthcare International for £1,926 million, gaining a new platform for growth in the attractive OTC (over the counter) healthcare market. 2007 Air Wick Freshmatic launches, creating an entirely new Aircare segment. 2007 Vanish hits the world No.1 spot! From it's UK launch in 1999, Vanish becomes market leader in 75% of the 57 countries it now sells in. 2008 Reckitt Benckiser completes acquisition of Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc., allowing it to enter the USA's over-the-counter market with Mucinex – the clear No.1 cough remedy in the US. 2009 Reckitt Benckiser launches its new corporate brand identity. Contemporary and bold, it reflects RB's spirit and what RB is all about as a business: 'The Power behind the Powerbrands' 2010 Reckitt Benckiser completes acquisition of SSL International and adds Durex and Scholl to their list of Powerbrands. |
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