Many people know the company Charmin Paper. A manufacturer of toilet paper that is still known worldwide today. But who knows that its origins lie in the Sauerland, in the municipality of Finnentrop in Serkenrode.
Johann Sr. Hoberg, born in Serkenrode on September 3, 1840, reached the promised land of "America" with his family on the ship "Louise" on June 28, 1842, at the age of one. Johann founded the company "Hoberg Papermill Company ltd" in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1895. He thus laid the foundation stone for the paper industry in the state of Wisconsin.
In 1950, the company was renamed "Charmin Paper Company". In 1957, the company is acquired by Procter & Gamble.
On July 17, 1904, Johann died in a tragic accident at work, which is still cited in accident prevention courses today. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
