Who Owns Wilkinson Sword?
Wilkinson Sword is owned by Edgewell Personal Care Company, a publicly traded consumer goods company listed on the NYSE under ticker EPC. Edgewell is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, and also owns Schick, Hydro Silk, Banana Boat, and Hawaiian Tropic.
Parent Company
Edgewell Personal Care Company
Founded
1772
Status
Publicly Traded
Headquarters
Shelton, Connecticut, USA
Who Owns Wilkinson Sword?
- Parent Company: Edgewell Personal Care Company
- Ownership Type: Wholly owned
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: NYSE: EPC
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Sword | Edgewell Personal Care Company | Wholly owned |
History of Wilkinson Sword
- Founded: 1772
- Founders: Henry Nock (original sword-making business)
The Wilkinson Sword Company traces its origins to 1772 when Henry Nock established a gun-making business in London. The company diversified into sword-making in the early 19th century and became a significant supplier of military swords during the British Empire's expansion.
In the late 19th century, Wilkinson Sword diversified into garden tools and razor blades, and in 1956 introduced the world's first stainless steel razor blade, a product innovation that transformed the shaving industry. The company also manufactured bicycles under the Philipps brand for a period.
The razor business was the surviving core asset after the company's other businesses were divested, and it eventually merged with the Schick corporate lineage.
About Edgewell Personal Care Company
Who owns Schick razors?
Schick razors are owned by Edgewell Personal Care Company. Edgewell was spun off from Energizer Holdings in 2015 and holds the Schick brand in North America and the Wilkinson Sword brand in European and international markets.
Who owns Banana Boat sunscreen?
Banana Boat is owned by Edgewell Personal Care Company. Edgewell also owns Hawaiian Tropic and Sun Bum as part of its sun and skin care segment.
Is Edgewell publicly traded?
Yes. Edgewell Personal Care Company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker EPC and is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.
- Founded: 2015
- Headquarters: Shelton, Connecticut, USA
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: NYSE: EPC
- Revenue: $2.2B (FY2025)
- Employees: ~6,000
Where Is Wilkinson Sword Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Shelton, Connecticut, USA
- Manufacturing / Operations: Germany, United Kingdom
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Wilkinson Sword on AmazonCompetitors to Wilkinson Sword
These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.
| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procter Gamble | USA | 1936 | Mass market | Global | Unisex | |
| Procter Gamble | USA | 1983 | Mass market | Global | Womens | |
| Unilever | United Kingdom | 1983 | Mid market | Global | Mens | |
| Clorox | USA | 1984 | Premium | Global | Unisex | |
| Unilever | Netherlands | 1967 | Mass market | Global | Unisex | |
| Unilever | USA | 1908 | Mass market | United states | Unisex |
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Owned by The Clorox Company
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Owned by Unilever plc
Global oral care brand owned by Unilever, launched in 1967 as the world's first transparent gel toothpaste.
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Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: Wilkinson Sword competes with 6 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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