Plackers Original Dental Flossers

Plackers is a pioneering brand in the oral hygiene industry, recognized for inventing the first dental floss pick. Originally founded in the United States by Hugo G. Erickson in the 1970s, the brand revolutionized the way people clean between their teeth. While Plackers maintains a dominant market share in several countries, including Sweden where it is a category leader, its manufacturing processes are distributed across multiple global locations, often utilizing facilities in China and Southeast Asia for production.

The brand has undergone several changes in ownership over the decades. Today, Plackers is a key brand within the portfolio of Ranir, which was acquired by Perrigo Company plc in 2019. Perrigo, a major global provider of self-care products, is headquartered in Ireland. This acquisition solidified Plackers' position within a massive international network, ensuring its products are distributed widely across pharmacies and grocery stores worldwide.