Who owns Ziploc?
Ziploc is owned by SC Johnson (the United States), which has owned the brand since 1998.[1] Ziploc was founded in 1968 in the United States and was independent until 1998.
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
- Previous owner
- Independent (1968–1998)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Racine, Wisconsin
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1968
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Food storage
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ziploc
Ziploc resealable bags were introduced in 1968, using an interlocking plastic zipper that had been invented in Denmark two decades earlier for other purposes. SC Johnson acquired the brand from DowBrands in 1998, and the name is often used generically for the format.
Ownership timeline of Ziploc
- 1998 – present SC Johnson [1] reported
Where Ziploc sits in SC Johnson
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ziploc?
The parent company of Ziploc is SC Johnson, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Ziploc American?
Yes. Ziploc originated in the United States in 1968 and its owner, SC Johnson, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has SC Johnson owned Ziploc?
SC Johnson has owned Ziploc since 1998.
Who owned Ziploc before SC Johnson?
Ziploc was an independent company from its founding in 1968 until SC Johnson acquired it in 1998.
Is Ziploc still owned by SC Johnson?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Ziploc 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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