Victor Mills
| Victor Mills | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
March 28, 1897 Milford, Nebraska |
| Died |
November 1, 1997 (aged 100) Tucson, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Creating the modern disposable diaper and the production concept for Pringles. |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Mills |
Victor Mills (March 28, 1897 – November 1, 1997) was a chemical engineer for the Procter & Gamble company. He is most credited for the creation of modern disposable diapers and the Pampers brand, production improvements for Ivory soap and Duncan Hines cake mix, and the production concept for Pringles.[1]
Mills was born in Milford, Nebraska, and served in the United States Navy during World War I before he graduated from the University of Washington in 1926 with a degree in chemical engineering.[2] He died at his home in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 100.[3]
References
- ↑ "The disposable diaper and the meaning of progress - a brief history of diaper manufacturing". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ↑ Marmor, Jon (June 1997). "Victor Mills". Columns Magazine.
- ↑ Revkin, Andrew C. (November 7, 1997). "Victor Mills Is Dead at 100; Father of Disposable Diapers". The New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2010.