Gillette Razor and Male Grooming Products

Gillette is a globally dominant brand in the personal care industry, specializing in safety razors and male grooming products. Founded in 1901 by King C. Gillette in Boston, Massachusetts, the brand revolutionized facial hair maintenance with the introduction of the disposable blade safety razor. Over more than a century, it has remained at the forefront of shaving technology through constant innovation and marketing.

While originally an independent American company, Gillette was acquired by the consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) in 2005. This acquisition significantly expanded P&G's portfolio into the male grooming sector. Today, manufacturing for Gillette occurs in various locations worldwide, including major facilities in the United States, Poland, Brazil, and China, to serve its massive international consumer base.

The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Procter & Gamble, which is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through its parent company, Gillette operates with a robust distribution network and localized subsidiaries in nearly every market globally, maintaining its status as a household name in hygiene and personal care.