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Gillette is a global leader in the shaving and grooming industry, rooted in historical innovation. Founded by King C. Gillette in 1901 in Boston, Massachusetts, the company revolutionized personal care with the invention of the safety razor. Over more than a century, Gillette has consistently advanced shaving technology, moving from simple safety blades to sophisticated multi-blade cartridges and disposable systems like the Sensor3.
The brand's production footprint is vast and international to meet global demand. While its primary Research and Development hub remains in Boston (the 'World Shaving Headquarters'), manufacturing occurs in multiple countries across the globe, including the United States, Poland, Mexico, Brazil, and China. This distributed manufacturing model ensures supply chain efficiency for their various lines of razors, blades, and shaving gels.
Originally an independent entity known as the Gillette Safety Razor Company, the brand was acquired by the consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) in 2005. Today, Gillette operates as a premier brand within P&G's Grooming segment. Under P&G's ownership, Gillette continues to dominate the global market for manual shaving products, maintaining its position as one of the most recognized personal care brands in the world.
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