Gillette razors & blades

Brand origin and founding

Gillette was founded by King C. Gillette in the United States in the early 20th century as a safety-razor company; the Gillette name became synonymous with disposable blades and wet-shave systems. (en.wikipedia.org)

Ownership

The Gillette brand and business were acquired by Procter & Gamble in 2005 and have operated as a core P&G grooming brand since that acquisition. P&G manages Gillette’s product development, global marketing and distribution. (forbes.com)

Manufacturing and global footprint

Gillette products are manufactured across a global network of facilities rather than a single country. Major blade and razor production hubs include long-established factories in Berlin (large European blade production) and a significant manufacturing/packaging site in Łódź, Poland; additional production and assembly occur in North America, China, Brazil, Mexico and other countries to serve regional markets. As a result, Gillette razors and blades are produced in multiple countries worldwide. (gillette.co.uk)