Colgate-Palmolive Co. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of consumer products. It operates through the Oral, Personal, and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition segments. The Oral, Personal, and Home Care segment includes toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other similar items. The Pet Nutrition segment offers specialty pet nutrition products manufactured and marketed by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. The company was founded by William Colgate in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
