Colgate-Palmolive products

Colgate-Palmolive is a global leader in consumer products, specifically in the oral care, personal care, and home care segments. The brand's history began in 1806 when William Colgate started a starch, soap, and candle business in New York City. Over two centuries, it evolved through significant mergers, most notably the 1928 merger between the Colgate Company and the Palmolive-Peet Company to form what is known today as the Colgate-Palmolive Company.

As of 2026, the company continues to operate as a major multinational corporation headquartered in the United States. While the brand originated in the U.S., its manufacturing footprint is truly global, with production facilities located in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa to serve over 200 countries and territories. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and remains the ultimate owner of a massive portfolio of household names including Colgate, Palmolive, Ajax, and Hill's Pet Nutrition.