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Founding of Kimberly, Clark and Co.
- When
- 1872
- Where
- Neenah, Wisconsin
Four founders established the company in Neenah, Wisconsin, in 1872 with $42,000 in capital.
John A. Kimberly, Charles B. Clark, Havilah Babcock, and Franklyn C. Shattuck founded the company in Neenah, Wisconsin, in 1872. The venture was capitalized with $42,000, which is equivalent to US$1,128,750 in 2025. The specific day of the founding is not stated in the source passages.
Sources
- Kimberly-Clark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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