Scott Paper Limited
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Kruger Products Limited, formerly Scott Paper Limited, is Canada
's leading manufacturer and distributor of towel and tissue
products for consumer, in-home, use and for commercial
, away-from-home, use. Formerly a majority-owned subsidiary of Scott Paper Company
, it was acquired
by Kruger Inc.
of Montreal, Quebec
in 1997 following Scott's merger with Kimberly-Clark
, due to a ruling from the Canadian Competition Bureau.
The company has operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Latin America and employs over 10,000 people.
As part of Kruger's purchase of Scott Paper Limited, Kimberly-Clark agreed to transfer several trademarks originally owned by Scott U.S., such as Tournament of Hearts
and Purex, to the Canadian firm, and continued to license several others including Scott, Cottonelle and ScotTowels until June 6, 2007, at which time Kimberly-Clark became free to introduce new products under those names in Canada. The company was also required to change its name by that date, and adopted the Kruger Products name in fall 2006. Since 2004 Kruger was allowed to begin transitioning many of the brands in the latter group to new trademarks owned outright by Kruger.
As well, the "Scotties" brand has been licensed to Kruger until at least 2021, with the possibility of renewal for successive 25-year terms; Kimberly-Clark already owned the Kleenex
brand and presumably would have no need to reclaim this trademark.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's leading manufacturer and distributor of towel and tissue
Toilet paper
Toilet paper is a soft paper product used to maintain personal hygiene after human defecation or urination. However, it can also be used for other purposes such as blowing one's nose when one has a cold or absorbing common spills around the house, although paper towels are more used for the latter...
products for consumer, in-home, use and for commercial
Commerce
While business refers to the value-creating activities of an organization for profit, commerce means the whole system of an economy that constitutes an environment for business. The system includes legal, economic, political, social, cultural, and technological systems that are in operation in any...
, away-from-home, use. Formerly a majority-owned subsidiary of Scott Paper Company
Scott Paper Company
The Scott Paper Company is a USA-based corporation which manufactures mostly paper based consumer products.Scott Paper was founded in 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by brothers E. Irvin and Clarence Scott, and is often credited as being the first to market toilet paper sold on a roll...
, it was acquired
Takeover
In business, a takeover is the purchase of one company by another . In the UK, the term refers to the acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the acquisition of a private company.- Friendly takeovers :Before a bidder makes an offer for another...
by Kruger Inc.
Kruger Inc.
Kruger Inc. is a Canadian corporation which manufactures publication papers, tissue, lumber and other wood products, corrugated cartons from recycled fibres, green and renewable energy, and wines and spirits. The company is a leader in paper and paperboard recycling in North America. Kruger Inc...
of Montreal, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
in 1997 following Scott's merger with Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products. Kimberly-Clark brand name products include "Kleenex" facial tissue, "Kotex" feminine hygiene products, "Cottonelle", Scott and Andrex toilet paper, Wypall utility wipes, "KimWipes"...
, due to a ruling from the Canadian Competition Bureau.
The company has operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Latin America and employs over 10,000 people.
As part of Kruger's purchase of Scott Paper Limited, Kimberly-Clark agreed to transfer several trademarks originally owned by Scott U.S., such as Tournament of Hearts
Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is an annual Canadian women's curling championship, sanctioned by the Canadian Curling Association. The winner goes on to represent Canada at the women's world curling championships. Since 1985, the winner also gets to return to the following year's tournament as...
and Purex, to the Canadian firm, and continued to license several others including Scott, Cottonelle and ScotTowels until June 6, 2007, at which time Kimberly-Clark became free to introduce new products under those names in Canada. The company was also required to change its name by that date, and adopted the Kruger Products name in fall 2006. Since 2004 Kruger was allowed to begin transitioning many of the brands in the latter group to new trademarks owned outright by Kruger.
As well, the "Scotties" brand has been licensed to Kruger until at least 2021, with the possibility of renewal for successive 25-year terms; Kimberly-Clark already owned the Kleenex
Kleenex
Kleenex is a brand name for a variety of toiletry paper-based products such as facial tissue, bathroom tissue, paper towels, and diapers. The name Kleenex is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. Often used as a genericized trademark, especially in the United States, "Kleenex"...
brand and presumably would have no need to reclaim this trademark.
Products
- Cashmere bathroom tissue (Eastern Canada only; formerly CottonelleCottonelleCottonelle is a toilet paper brand produced by Kimberly Clark. The company has made several different toilet paper types such as regular, Cottonelle Double, Cottonelle Ultra, Cottonelle Aloe & E, Cottonelle Kids, and Cottonelle Extra Strength....
) - Purex bathroom tissue (Western Canada only)
- SpongeTowels paper towels (formerly ScotTowels)
- ScottiesScottiesScotties is a facial tissue brand originally owned by the Scott Paper Company, created in 1955. It is noted for its emphasis on softness.Kimberly-Clark, owner of the rival Kleenex brand, acquired Scott Paper in 1997. For competitive reasons, Kimberly-Clark was required to resell the Scotties...
facial tissueFacial tissueFacial tissue and paper handkerchief refers to a class of soft, absorbent, disposable papers that is suitable for use on the face. They are disposable alternatives for cloth handkerchiefs...
(Note: Another Canadian company, Irving TissueIrving TissueIrving Tissue is a tissue products producing company, owned by J.D. Irving Limited. It has manufacturing locations in both Canada and the United States....
, owns the U.S. licence) - White Swan napkinNapkinA napkin, or face towel is a rectangle of cloth used at the table for wiping the mouth while eating. It is usually small and folded...
s, bathroom tissue, paper towels and facial tissue (value brand) - Capri bathroom tissue (value brand)
- White CloudScott Paper LimitedKruger Products Limited, formerly Scott Paper Limited, is Canada's leading manufacturer and distributor of towel and tissue products for consumer, in-home, use and for commercial, away-from-home, use. Formerly a majority-owned subsidiary of Scott Paper Company, it was acquired by Kruger Inc...
bathroom tissue, facial tissue (U.S. only)