Global Consumer Products Giant Colgate-Palmolive: Company Profile and Website

Colgate-Palmolive is a multinational consumer products company founded in the United States in 1806. Its business spans four major sectors: oral care, personal care, home care, and pet food, with products available in over 220 countries and regions. As of May 2025, the group has over 40,000 employees worldwide, with global sales exceeding US$17 billion in 2019.

Colgate-Palmolive entered the Chinese market through a joint venture in 1992 and has established six offices and production bases in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Yangzhou, and Hong Kong, with a total investment exceeding US$400 million. It owns over 30 sub-brands and holds a 41% global oral care market share.

Colgate-Palmolive is a US multinational conglomerate whose primary competitor is Procter & Gamble.

Founded in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive manufactures and markets care and hygiene products, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and shampoo. Its most well-known products are its oral care line (toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash). Colgate-Palmolive also operates the Hill's brand and specializes in pet products.

On July 12, 2019, Colgate-Palmolive acquired the skincare business of Laboratoires Filorga Cosmétiques, a French biotech cosmeceutical brand, for €1.495 billion (US$1.69 billion).

Company Name: Colgate-Palmolive.

Official Domain Name: colgatepalmolive.com.

Domain Created: February 6, 1998.

Country: United States.

Headquarters: New York, USA.

Founded: 1806.