Diversey Locating Corporate Headquarters in York County

Company creating more than 400 new jobs at office and research and
development operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diversey, a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions,
announced today that it is locating its corporate headquarters in York
County, South Carolina. The development is projected to bring $6.1
million in investment and create approximately 400 jobs.

Diversey is a leading cleaning and hygiene solutions company that
integrates chemicals, floor care machines, tools and equipment with a
wide range of technology-based, value-added services. Employing
approximately 8,600 people globally, the company is a provider of smart,
sustainable solutions designed to drive increased productivity, food
safety and infection prevention to customers in more than 165 countries.

Located at the Lakemont Business Park, Diversey is establishing a
100,000-square-foot headquarters that will accommodate the new
positions. To serve the company’s global customers, 18,500 square feet
of lab space will also be created to develop cutting-edge technology for
cleaning and hygiene operations. Hiring for the new positions should
begin in the fourth quarter of 2017, and interested applicants should
visit www.diversey.com
for more information.

QUOTES

“I am extremely proud of building Diversey’s new global headquarters in
York County, which will become the new home for our employees and their
families. Our new state-of-the-art campus will provide the best
infrastructure, with the latest digital technologies and lab tools, to
create a thriving environment for our employees and attract new talent.
This campus, which will be inaugurated in the first quarter of 2018,
will be a customer-centric hub designed to continue exceeding our
customers’ expectations through our sustainability and Internet of Clean
vision. It will exhibit our values and aspire to become the preferred
place to work in the Carolinas.” –Diversey President and CEO Ilham
Kadri

“Diversey’s decision to locate their new headquarters in York County and
create 400 new jobs serves as an opportunity for South Carolinians to
show the world how special of a place our state is, and we are confident
they will do just that. We know that this is just the beginning of an
important and lasting relationship between Diversey and our great
state.” –Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina has become a magnet for high-tech and innovative
companies, including those in the life sciences sector. Today’s
announcement by Diversey is further evidence that our pro-business
strategy continues to pay off, and we’re proud that York County will be
the home to yet another corporate headquarters.” –Secretary of
Commerce Bobby Hitt

“We are thrilled that Diversey has chosen York County as its corporate
headquarters location. This company is an innovative leader in their
industry, and we are fortunate to have them creating jobs right here in
our community. We look forward to watching them continue to grow and
succeed.” –York County Council Chairman Dr. Britt Blackwell

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Diversey is locating its corporate headquarters in York County.
• $6.1 million investment to create approximately 400 jobs.
• Diversey is a provider of cleaning and hygiene products serving a
  variety of industries.
• The company’s new operations will be located in the Lakemont
  Business Park.
• Hiring for the new positions is projected to begin in the first
  quarter of 2018, and interested applicants should visit www.diversey.com
  for more information.

About Diversey

Diversey is a leading hygiene and cleaning solutions company that
integrates chemicals, floor care machines, tools and equipment, with a
wide range of technology-based value-added services, food safety
services and water and energy management. Diversey employs approximately
8,600 people globally and generated net sales of approximately $2.6
billion in 2016. For more information, visit www.diversey.com.

About S.C. Department of Commerce

As South Carolina's leading economic development agency, the
Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing
business grow. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South
Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial
Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray and Volvo Cars and also
supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural
development initiatives. Commerce partners with the S.C.
Technical College System via readySC to
support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C.
Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker
training and employment opportunities within the state. With a strong
international footprint, since 2011, South Carolina has ranked among top
three in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment on a
per capita basis, according to IBM-Plant Location International.
Additionally, in five of seven years, the state has won the Gold Shovel
Award from Area Development magazine. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.

Contacts

For Diversey:
Rafael Echevarria
VP
Corporate Communications
Diversey
Rafael.echevarria@diversey.com
or
Chris
Klopper, CEO, Mulberry Marketing Communications
cklopper@mulberrymc.com
or
For
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Adrienne R.
Fairwell, APR
Director of Marketing & Communications
South
Carolina Department of Commerce
afairwell@sccommerce.com
www.SCcommerce.com