Diversey Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions

Diversey is a globally recognized leader in the hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation industry. The brand's history is a complex tapestry of mergers and acquisitions, tracing its roots back to the founding of Diversey Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, in 1923 by August Kochs and Herbert Kochs as a subsidiary of Victor Chemical Works.

Over the decades, the brand became synonymous with professional-grade cleaning chemicals for the food service, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. It underwent significant transitions, most notably its acquisition by Unilever in 1996, forming DiverseyLever, and its subsequent sale to S.C. Johnson Commercial in 2002, becoming JohnsonDiversey. In 2010, the name was simplified back to Diversey.

In a major shift for the brand's future, Diversey was acquired by Solenis in 2023, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals. This move consolidated Diversey as a powerhouse in the industrial water treatment and hygiene markets. Today, Diversey operates a vast global manufacturing network, producing its extensive line of detergents, disinfectants, and cleaning equipment across North America, Europe, and Asia to serve professional clients worldwide.