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February 8, 2013
Kimberly-Clark increasing face mask production due to higher demand because of the flu

Kimberly-Clark announced its continued increase in production of face masks and other personal protective equipment products in response to increased customer demand from acute care facilities across the country.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Kimberly-Clark on Friday announced its continued increase in production of face masks and other personal protective equipment products in response to increased customer demand from acute care facilities across the country.

November 15, 2012
Kimberly-Clark announces executive changes

Kimberly-Clark has announced the appointment of former Kraft Foods executive Michael Hsu as president of North America consumer products, succeeding Robert Abernathy, who announced his intent to retire after more than 30 years with the company.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark has announced the appointment of former Kraft Foods executive Michael Hsu as president of North America consumer products, succeeding Robert Abernathy, who announced his intent to retire after more than 30 years with the company. 

Abernathy will remain with K-C through 2013 to oversee the European strategic changes announced last month in K-C's earnings call. Abernathy and Hsu will report to chairman and CEO Thomas Falk.

May 21, 2012
Kimberly-Clark releases 2011 sustainability report

Kimberly-Clark has highlighted its progress toward achieving its 2015 sustainability goals.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark has highlighted its progress toward achieving its 2015 sustainability goals.

Kimberly-Clark's 2011 sustainability report, the company's ninth sustainability report, is structured around the company's Sustainability 2015 strategy framework of people, planet and products introduced last year. Some of the highlights recorded in this year's report included:

  • Sourced 99.9% of its fiber from suppliers certified by sustainable forestry practices;

December 5, 2011
ReportersNotebook — General Merchandise, 12/12/11

Kimberly-Clark’s new portable cleaning wipes are designed to eliminate smudges from touchscreen devices.

SUPPLIER NEWS — Kimberly-Clark’s new portable cleaning wipes are designed to eliminate smudges from touchscreen devices. Packaged in resealable pouches, the wipes easily remove fingerprints, makeup, and skin oil and grease; won’t scratch glass surfaces; and virtually are lint-free, Kimberly-Clark said. KimTech* wipes are available in two packs (10 wipes per pack) and three packs (with 20 wipes per pack) for a suggested retail price of $3 and $7.49, respectively.


August 24, 2011
Kimberly-Clark adds global innovation center to network

Kimberly-Clark is expanding its worldwide innovation capabilities with the establishment of a global innovation center that will be based in Bogota, Colombia.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark is expanding its worldwide innovation capabilities with the establishment of a global innovation center that will be based in Bogota, Colombia.

The facility, which is the first of its kind in the region, will develop products using local and regional insights to meet broader consumer needs, Kimberly-Clark said. The facility joins the recently announced global innovation center in Seoul, Korea, along with North American facilities in Neenah, Wis., and Roswell, Ga.

August 18, 2011
Kimberly-Clark introduces new Poise product

Kimberly-Clark on Thursday launched the Poise Hourglass Shape pads, a premium line extension, offering a curved shape that improves fit.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark on Thursday launched the Poise Hourglass Shape pads, a premium line extension, offering a curved shape that improves fit.

June 23, 2011
Kimberly-Clark kicks off promotion with help from CheckPoints

Kimberly-Clark has teamed up with a mobile shopping application for a promotion at Walmart stores.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark has teamed up with a mobile shopping application for a promotion at Walmart stores.

As part of Kimberly-Clark's integrated commercial program linked to the upcoming release of Disney and Pixar's "Cars 2," Kimberly-Clark said it will use CheckPoints' app to drive shoppers to Walmart stores and engage them with Kimberly-Clark brands, such as Kleenex, Scott and more.

April 5, 2011
Scott Naturals asks consumers to 'test drive' hybrid paper products

Scott Naturals is challenging consumers to use its line of hybrid paper products.

DALLAS — Scott Naturals is challenging consumers to use its line of hybrid paper products.

The Kimberly-Clark brand said that through Sept. 30, consumers can log on to ScottBrand.com to pledge to use its bath tissue, paper towels, flushable moist wipes and napkins for four weeks, as well as enter its Take the 4-Week Test Drive sweepstakes for a chance to win a 2011 Ford Fusion hybrid sedan.

December 15, 2010
Kimberly-Clark joins United Nations Global Compact

Kimberly-Clark has joined more than 8,000 companies and groups in participating in the world's largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative.

DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark has joined more than 8,000 companies and groups in participating in the world's largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative.

As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, Kimberly-Clark will further improve its sustainable efforts by collaborating with other leading organizations that are focused on a responsible future, the company said.

October 26, 2010
Report: Scott Naturals tube-free toilet paper gets test run

As part of its sustainability efforts, Kimberly-Clark will do a test-run of its Scott Naturals...

NEW YORK As part of its sustainability efforts, Kimberly-Clark will do a test-run of its Scott Naturals tubeless toilet paper in Northeast Walmart and Sam's Club stores, according to published reports.

The Scott Naturals line, which features bath tissue, towels and napkins made with a significant amount of recycled fiber, was developed in response to consumer demand for environmentally friendly products that didn't sacrifice performance. Last month, Scott Naturals introduced the Smart Flush bag, a device that reduces toilet water use.

August 19, 2010
Kimberly-Clark receives Walmart supplier award

Walmart recently honored Kimberly-Clark Corp. as “2009 International Supplier of the Year,” the supplier announced...

June 23, 2010
Kimberly-Clark realigns agency support for consumer brands

Kimberly-Clark Corp. on Wednesday announced it is realigning creative agency assignments within WPP Group agency...

June 17, 2010
Kimberly-Clark announces executive changes

The company behind Kleenex and Scott has announced executive changes that "will further enhance its...

March 9, 2008
Kalmanson retirement ends 30-plus year career with Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark, whose brands include Kotex and Huggies, has announced the retirement Steve Kalmanson, group...