johnson & johnson

From its beginning as a small start-up in the late 19th century, Jonson & Johnson has grown into one of the world's largest corporations. Its long history, global reach, and corporate influence have allowed the company to become a household name throughout North America and in various parts of the world.

1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history.