Essity Dover (former Playtex)

Dover plant, Dover, Delaware. Playtex and o.b. tampons and feminine care products.

BTier 3ProcessNew owner

Address

185 S Saulsbury Rd, Dover, DE 19904

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Parent: Essity
Industry: Consumer products (feminine care)
People: ~450 (Nov 2025)
Status: New owner - Essity (2026)
Source: femtechinsider.com ↗
Verified: 2026-10-11

How tools get used here

Maintenance-driven MRO: pumps, valves, motors, conveyors and shutdown or turnaround work.

Buying signals

Edgewell sold its feminine care business, including this plant, to Essity (close Q1 2026).

Who buys tools here

Usually the maintenance manager, plant manager, MRO or indirect purchasing, and the tool crib lead. At refineries and mills, maintenance contractors buy a large share as well.

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