Bangkok--Jan 15--Hill & Knowlton Thailand
SSL International Plc
- SSL International plc (SSL) was formed in July 1999 through the merger of Seton Scholl Healthcare plc and London International Group Plc
- SSL is a multinational healthcare business, manufacturing well-known brands including Durex condoms, Scholl foot-care and footwear products, Regent medical gloves, Marigold household and industrial gloves, and a number of over the counter consumer products.
- SSL is the world's leading condom manufacturer with its Durex brand of condoms. Sold in over 140 countries worldwide Durex is the market leader in more than 40 markets.
- SSL is also the world's leading footwear and foot care products manufacturer and 'the foot expert' with its Scholl brand sold in over 40 countries.
- SSL currently operates 17 either wholly owned or jointly owned manufacturing facilities in eight countries.
- SSL's better known over the counter consumer brands include: Resolve hangover cure, Meltus cough syrup, Diocalm diarrhoea treatment.
About Durex condoms
- The Durex brand is credited with many developments in the modern evolution of the condom. These include the first lubricated condom, the first anatomically shaped condom, and more recently, the world's first non-latex condom.
- The new Durex.com web site plays a key role in enabling the company to communicate with young adults across the globe and provide them with safer sex information in their own language. There are more than 35 specific localised sub-sites.
- With continued investment in marketing and R&D, Durex is now recognised internationally as the premium brand in terms of quality, safety and reliability. End.
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