RACINE, Wis., Dec. 22, 2009 – For the eighth year in a row, SC Johnson Italy has been recognized as a 2010 Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The company is ranked 14 on the annual list.

“This is exciting news for all of SC Johnson,” says Patrick O’Brien, President – Developed Markets Platform. “For SC Johnson Italy to be recognized for the eighth consecutive time is a true reflection that our company continues to do what’s right for our people in the places we operate around the world.”

More than 100 companies applied for Italy’s Great Place to Work recognition in 2010 with 35 making the list. The annual list is based on a random employee survey, a questionnaire on corporate policies and philosophies, and other supporting documents.

“Congratulations to everyone at SC Johnson Italy,” says Luca Mignini, Senior Vice President – Europe, Australia/New Zealand and Japan. “It is inspiring to know that so many of our people uphold our values each day and enjoy coming to work. Their commitment and dedication makes our success possible.”

SC Johnson Italy shares recognition on the list with top companies like Microsoft, FedEx Express, Nissan and PepsiCo.

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SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, ECHO®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, and MR. MUSCLE®. The 123-year old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in more than 110 countries. For more information, please visit www.scjohnson.com