Essity, a global hygiene and health products company based in Sweden, recently expanded its presence in North America with the acquisition of Edgewell Personal Care’s feminine care business. The sale included the Carefree, Stayfree, and o.b. brands, as well as global feminine care rights for the Playtex brand.
Large manufacturing facility included in Swedish firm's purchase of US hygiene business
Global hygiene company Essity buys Dover, Delaware, production plant as part of feminine care brand acquisition
By Rachel Whaley with
February 6, 2026 | 4:15 P.M.
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