Colgate-Palmolive

Soap and toothpaste

Colgate-Palmolive is an American multinational corporation that manufactures household, health care, and personal care products.

The company is best known for Colgate toothpaste, Palmolive dish soap, and brands like Ajax, Speed Stick, and Hill's pet food.

The name combines two companies that merged in 1928: Colgate (founded 1806) and Palmolive-Peet.

corporate

conglomerate

Corporation spanning many industries

CEO · shareholders · annual report · board of directors · market cap · dividend · stock ticker · investor relations · Fortune 500 · corporate governance

personal care

Irish Spring

Deodorant soap brand

hand soap · antiperspirant · bar soap · shower gel · liquid soap · skin care · moisturizing · fragrance · hygiene products

oral care

toothpaste

Oral cleaning gel

fluoride · dental hygiene · fresh breath · enamel · tartar control · gum health · sensitive teeth · electric toothbrush · floss · dentist recommended

home products

Ajax

Warrior from ancient epics

disinfectant · floor cleaner · all-purpose cleaner · antibacterial · kitchen cleaner · bathroom cleaner · sponge · detergent

global

emerging markets

Rapidly growing economies

Brazil · distribution · localization · consumer goods · market penetration · regional brands · export · manufacturing plants

pet nutrition

dog food

Manufactured canine nutrition

history

New York

Northeastern metropolis and state

Categories
Opposites
corporate rivals

Colgate-PalmoliveProcter & Gamble

Major consumer goods corporation

Unilever · Johnson & Johnson · Clorox

business model

Colgate-PalmoliveWalmart

Largest global retailer

Amazon · CVS · Walgreens · Kroger · Costco

market approach

Colgate-Palmoliveluxury brands

Prestigious, expensive product makers

Tom's of Maine · boutique brands · La Mer · Chanel · Hermès

Family

Colgate, Palmolive, palm, olive, olives

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G