Clorox Completes Acquisition of Purell Maker GOJO

The combined company will operate under the new Clorox Purell brand name.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:44pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a bottle of Purell hand sanitizer and a bottle of Clorox disinfectant cleaners, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic seamless background. The objects are made from polished glass and metal, using sharp, dramatic studio lighting and deep shadows to represent the merger of these two leading consumer health and hygiene brands.The acquisition of GOJO Industries by Clorox brings together two of the most recognizable consumer health and hygiene brands, positioning the new Clorox Purell entity for continued growth and expansion.Akron Today

Akron-based GOJO Industries, the maker of Purell hand sanitizer, has been acquired by The Clorox Company of Oakland. The combined company will operate under the new Clorox Purell brand name as they work to integrate the businesses and expand the reach of Purell products.

Why it matters

The acquisition brings together two of the most recognizable consumer health and hygiene brands, allowing Clorox to capitalize on the continued demand for sanitizing and disinfecting products. It also gives GOJO access to Clorox's extensive distribution network and marketing resources to further grow the Purell brand.

The details

GOJO, which has been based in Akron, Ohio, is the maker of the popular Purell hand sanitizer brand. Clorox, headquartered in Oakland, California, is a leading manufacturer of cleaning, hygiene, and disinfecting products. The two companies did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition, but said they are excited to begin the integration process and unlock new growth opportunities for the combined Clorox Purell business.

  • The acquisition was finalized on April 2, 2026.

The players

GOJO Industries

An Akron, Ohio-based company and the maker of the Purell hand sanitizer brand.

The Clorox Company

A leading manufacturer of cleaning, hygiene, and disinfecting products, headquartered in Oakland, California.

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What’s next

The companies did not provide specific details on their integration plans or timeline, but said they are focused on thoughtfully combining the two businesses to drive growth and expand the reach of Purell products.

The takeaway

This acquisition brings together two iconic consumer brands in the health and hygiene space, allowing Clorox to capitalize on the continued demand for sanitizing and disinfecting products while also giving GOJO access to Clorox's extensive resources to further grow the Purell brand.