Colgate-Palmolive Company · New York, NY United States ·(NYSE: CL)
Company Description
Phone: 212-310-2000
Fax: 212-310-2475
Toll Free: 800-468-6502
Rankings
- #135 in FT Global 500
- #166 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
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This link will open in a new window Colgate-Palmolive takes a bite out of grime. The company is a top maker and marketer of toothpaste and a worldwide leader in oral care products (mouthwashes, toothpaste, toothbrushes). Its Hill's Pet Nutrition subsidiary makes Science Diet and Prescription Diet pet foods, while its Tom's of Maine unit covers the natural toothpaste niche. Colgate-Palmolive also makes personal care items (deodorants, shampoos, soaps) and household cleaners (bleaches, fabric softeners, soaps). The company boasts operations in more than 70 countries and sells its products in about 200 countries. Colgate-Palmolive ended its multiyear restructuring plan in late 2008. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Colgate-Palmolive Company Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: CL Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $15,329.9 |
| 2008 Employees | 36,600 |
Colgate-Palmolive Company Executives
154 executives listed for Colgate-Palmolive Company's New York, NY location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Ian Cook | Network |
| CFO | Stephen Patrick | Network |
| VP and CIO | Tom Greene | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Colgate-Palmolive Company
Population growth, particularly among households with children, drives demand in the consumer sector, and economic growth drives demand in the commercial sector. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and effective sales and marketing. Large companies have scale advantages in purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products, providing superior customer service, or serving a local market. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is more than $1 million. The industry is about evenly split between the consumer and commercial segments. Both segments are highly competitive, and large companies spend millions to maintain market share. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Colgate-Palmolive Company Competitors
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