Colgate-Palmolive (Myanmar) manufactures and markets Colgate toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash and dental floss; Palmolive, Protex, Care shower cream; Care and Protex talcum powder; Action hairdressing.
In 1806, when 23-year-old soap maker William Colgate began operating his own business in Manhattan, New York, little did he know that he was to sow the seed of what was to become one of the largest corporations in the world. From its humble beginnings, the company has grown to employ more than 36,000 people at 95 plants and facilities. They produce more than 5,000 different products used by millions of consumers in 135 countries.