Essity AB (0RQC)

Overview

Essity AB (publ) is a leading developer, producer, and provider of hygiene and health products and services globally. The company's operations stretch across Europe, North and Latin America, Asia, and other international markets. Split into three key segments: Health & Medical, Consumer Goods, and Professional Hygiene, Essity AB aims to improve well-being through its comprehensive product offerings. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Essity has established a strong global presence, catering to the needs of consumers, professional caregivers, and institutions through a mix of direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce platforms.

Products and Services

Essity AB's extensive range of products and services is categorized into three main segments, each addressing distinct market needs:

• Health & Medical: This segment covers incontinence products, wound care, compression therapy, orthopedics, skincare products, wet wipes, wash gloves, and digital solutions with sensor technology. Brands such as TENA, Leukoplast, JOBST, Actimove, Cutimed, Delta-Cast, AquaCast Liner, and Hydrofera are part of this category, reaching users through pharmacies, medical device stores, hospitals, distributors, care institutions, and e-commerce. Products are designed for both family and professional caregivers, along with patients and consumers, emphasizing care and recovery.
• Consumer Goods: Offering a wide array of personal care and hygiene products including pads, panty liners, tampons, diapers, shampoos, lotions, baby oil, skin creams, intimate soaps, intimate wipes, leakproof apparel, washable absorbent underwear, menstrual cups, toilet paper, household towels, handkerchiefs, facial tissues, and napkins. Notable brands in this segment include TENA, Knix, Modibodi, Libero, Lotus, Drypers, Libresse, Bodyform, Nana, Saba, Nosotras, Nuvenia TOM Organic, Tempo, Zewa, Cushelle, Plenty, Regio, Colhogar, and Familia. These products are accessible through retail trade and e-commerce channels, aiming to meet everyday consumer needs for comfort, hygiene, and care.
• Professional Hygiene: Focused on serving businesses and public venues, this segment includes toilet papers, paper hand towels, napkins, hand soaps, hand lotions, hand sanitizers, dispensers, and cleaning and wiping products. Additionally, it offers vision cleaning and data-driven cleaning solutions under the Tork brand. Target customers include companies, office buildings, universities, healthcare facilities, industries, restaurants, hotels, stadiums, and other public venues. Distribution is direct to the end customer, through e-commerce, or via distributors, ensuring wide accessibility and convenience for institutional hygiene needs.