Who owns Pledge?
Pledge is owned by SC Johnson (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Racine, Wisconsin
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1958
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Surface & bathroom cleaners
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Pledge
Pledge furniture polish descends directly from the wax that founded the company: S. C. Johnson began by selling parquet flooring in 1886 and then the wax to maintain it, which proved the better business. Pledge launched as an aerosol in 1958 and remains one of the largest furniture care brands.
Ownership timeline of Pledge
- 1958 – present SC Johnson [1] reported
Where Pledge sits in SC Johnson
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Pledge?
The parent company of Pledge is SC Johnson, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Pledge American?
Yes. Pledge originated in the United States in 1958 and its owner, SC Johnson, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Pledge still owned by SC Johnson?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Pledge is still owned by SC Johnson. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] SC Johnson — our products and brands — S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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