Colgate Oral Care

Colgate is a world-renowned brand specializing in oral hygiene products, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and dental floss. The brand's history traces back to 1806 when William Colgate started a starch, soap, and candle business in New York City. It wasn't until 1873 that the company introduced its first toothpaste, sold in glass jars. By 1896, Colgate revolutionized the market by selling toothpaste in collapsible tubes, similar to the packaging used today.

Over the decades, Colgate evolved from a family-run business into a global leader in personal care. In 1928, it merged with the Palmolive-Peet Company to form Colgate-Palmolive-Peet, which eventually became the Colgate-Palmolive Company in 1953. Today, Colgate is one of the most recognized household names in the world, available in over 200 countries and territories.

Manufacturing for Colgate products occurs across a vast global network to meet local demand. The company operates major production facilities in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its ownership remains under the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a publicly traded American multinational headquartered in New York City. The company continues to lead the industry through significant investment in clinical research and sustainability initiatives, such as the development of the first-of-its-kind recyclable toothpaste tube.