Who owns Windex?
Windex 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
- 1933
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Surface & bathroom cleaners
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Windex
Windex glass cleaner was created in 1933 and was originally so flammable that it had to be sold in metal cans. Its formulation was changed and its blue colour became its most recognisable feature. SC Johnson acquired the brand from Bristol-Myers in 1993.
Ownership timeline of Windex
- 1933 – present SC Johnson [1] reported
Where Windex sits in SC Johnson
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Windex?
The parent company of Windex is SC Johnson, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Windex American?
Yes. Windex originated in the United States in 1933 and its owner, SC Johnson, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Windex still owned by SC Johnson?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Windex 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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