Tupperware
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Tupperware is an American company that manufactures, and internationally distributes preparation, storage, and serving containers for the kitchen and home. It was founded in 1942 by Earl Tupper, who developed his first bell-shaped container and introduced the products to the public in 1946.
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Founded | 1946 in Leominster, Massachusetts |
Founder | Earl Tupper |
Headquarters | |
Products | Preparation, storage, serving products for the kitchen and home, and beauty products |
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Number of employees | 13,500 (2010)[1] |
Parent | Tupperware Brands |
Website | www |
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Tupperware is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tupperware Brands. As of 2007, it was sold by approximately 1.9 million direct salespeople on contract.[2] In 2013, the top marketplace for Tupperware was Indonesia, topping Germany. Indonesia's sales in 2013 were more than $200 million.[3]