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LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Hollister Incorporated and KMT Medical celebrate Founder's Day today,

recognizing the 100th anniversary of their parent company, The Firm of John

Dickinson Schneider Inc. (JDS Inc.). A commemorative event celebrating the

founder of JDS Inc., John Dickinson Schneider, and the rich history of the

company, occurred at the Hollister Incorporated Illinois headquarters and was

livestreamed to associates across the world.

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On May 10, 1921, 23-year-old John Dickinson Schneider founded JDS Inc. with a

printing press in the basement of his parents' home in Chicago. Over the

ensuing decades, he ran the company based on the unbending principles of

Dignity of the Person, Service, and Quality, while at the same time adapting

and evolving it to its global presence today in medical products and service.

Towards the end of his career, in an act of great generosity, he gave his

company to his employees as stewards; and in doing so, he left a Legacy – a

Legacy not confined to lifeless documents, legalistic frameworks, or petrified

stories. Mr. Schneider and his wife, Minnie Schneider, left a Legacy that each

associate continues to live every day.

"Today marks a special moment in time – a moment that has affected our lives

and the lives of millions of people around the world who depend on our products

and services to live their lives with dignity," said V. George Maliekel,

President and CEO, JDS Inc. "Our corporate culture is the living expression of

The Schneiders' Legacy. Our culture defines the character of our company. It

guides us in the decisions we make, the work we do, the ways in which we

interact with each other, and how we serve our customers and the global

community."

JDS Inc. and the operating companies of Hollister Incorporated and KMT Medical,

will continue to commemorate the Centennial anniversary throughout 2021 with

global activities to inspire and connect associates and customers to The

Schneiders' Legacy.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops,

manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company develops

and manufactures products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care,

and also develops educational support materials for patients and healthcare

professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, it has manufacturing

and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries.

Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider

Inc. (JDS Inc.), a 100-year-old company. Hollister is guided by the shared

Mission of JDS Inc. to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who

use its products and services.  www.Hollister.com.

About KMT Medical Incorporated

KMT Medical is a group of companies providing home healthcare services to

consumers. Working with clinicians, the companies are dedicated to respecting

clinical decisions while providing high quality products, unmatched expertise

and personalized services. Announced in 2017, KMT Medical is a wholly owned

subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider Inc. (JDS Inc.). KMT Medical

companies are guided by operating policies consistent with the mission and

vision of its parent company, The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc.

www.kmtmedical.com.

Media Contact:

Meredith Castro

Corporate Communications

Meredith.Castro@hollister.com

224-358-7631

SOURCE  Hollister Incorporated