Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) is an American diversified multinational corporation focused on the production, distribution and provision of household, into two product segments: Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, known for its toothpaste and oral hygiene products (including toothpaste and toothbrushes). Colgate-Palmolive is one of the world's largest Consumer Products companies by market share with commercial presence on six continents. Founded in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive is a $ 15.6 billion consumer products. Company that serves people around the world with well-known brands that make their lives healthier and more enjoyable.
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Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories. "Hill's" brand, it is also a manufacturer of veterinary products. The company's corporate offices are on Park Avenue in New York City. As of 2011, the company holds a staggering 44.7% global market share with its flagship toothpaste line. About half of sales came from rapidly growing emerging markets, with Latin America representing Colgate's single largest source of revenue in 2010. Oral, Personal and Home Care (86.1% of net sales, 99.1% of operating income)
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Today, Colgate has numerous subsidiary organizations spanning 200 countries, but it is publicly listed in only two, the United States and India. Colgate-Palmolive , import their products from South Africa into the United States or Canada, china. Colgate has operations in North America, Latin America, Europe/South Pacific, and Greater Asia/Africa. The company divides its business into two product segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition.
History of company:
In 1806, William Colgate, started a soap and candle factory under the name of "William Colgate & Company”. Company was making a soap entirely of palm and olive oil, the formula of which was developed by B.J. Johnson in 1898. The soap was popular enough to rename their company after it .