O-Cedar
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O-Cedar is a brand of mops, brooms, and household accessories. The brand was originated by Martin Marietta
; Drackett
bought O-Cedar in the early 1960s. In 1992, after Bristol-Myers Squibb
sold Drackett to S. C. Johnson & Son
, the O-Cedar name was acquired by Vining Industries, forming O-Cedar/Vining Household Products. O-Cedar was acquired by Freudenberg Household Products in 2003. It is known for its jingle slogan "O-Cedar Makes Your Life Easier".
Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta Corporation was an American company founded in 1961 through the merger of The Martin Company and American-Marietta Corporation. The combined company became a leader in chemicals, aerospace, and electronics. In 1995, it merged with Lockheed Corporation to form Lockheed Martin. The...
; Drackett
Drackett
The Drackett Company was a leading company in the specialty chemicals business during the 20th century, responsible for such products as Windex glass cleaner, Vanish toilet bowl cleaner, Drāno drain opener, Behold furniture polish, Endust dusting aid, Renuzit air freshener, Mr. Muscle oven...
bought O-Cedar in the early 1960s. In 1992, after Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb , often referred to as BMS, is a pharmaceutical company, headquartered in New York City. The company was formed in 1989, following the merger of its predecessors Bristol-Myers and the Squibb Corporation...
sold Drackett to S. C. Johnson & Son
S. C. Johnson & Son
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. , previously known as S. C. Johnson Wax , is a privately held, global manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and other consumer chemicals based in Racine, Wisconsin. It has operations in 72 countries and its brands are sold in over 110...
, the O-Cedar name was acquired by Vining Industries, forming O-Cedar/Vining Household Products. O-Cedar was acquired by Freudenberg Household Products in 2003. It is known for its jingle slogan "O-Cedar Makes Your Life Easier".