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Asia Pacific
Colgate-Palmolive began operations in Australia in 1921, Philippines in 1927, India a decade later, and today serves 3.7 billion people in 69 countries across the region. The Asia-Pacific Division’s more than 10,000 team members honor local traditions while embracing modernization. The Colgate Toothbrush Plant in Sanxiao, China, one of the largest toothbrush factories in the world, produces a billion brushes a year while upholding the highest energy-efficiency and environmental standards. Our teams work hard to serve consumers in some of the world’s largest cities, as well as those in rural areas.
Group of employees jumping and dancing at an annual celebration in front of a red Colgate banner
Asia Pacific
Colgate-Palmolive began operations in Australia in 1921, Philippines in 1927, India a decade later, and today serves 3.7 billion people in 69 countries across the region. The Asia-Pacific Division’s more than 10,000 team members honor local traditions while embracing modernization. The Colgate Toothbrush Plant in Sanxiao, China, one of the largest toothbrush factories in the world, produces a billion brushes a year while upholding the highest energy-efficiency and environmental standards. Our teams work hard to serve consumers in some of the world’s largest cities, as well as those in rural areas.
Did You Know?
Asia Pacific encompasses territories where people speak 2,000 different languages.
Sanxiao, China’s Colgate plant is one of the largest toothbrush manufacturing plants in the world.
Colgate is India’s No. 1 most trusted brand, according to an annual survey by Brand Equity.
Colgate-Palmolive Australia is the longest standing Corporate Partner of The Smith Family, supporting the Learning For Life program.
Did You Know?
Asia Pacific encompasses territories where people speak 2,000 different languages.
Sanxiao, China’s Colgate plant is one of the largest toothbrush manufacturing plants in the world.
Colgate is India’s No. 1 most trusted brand, according to an annual survey by Brand Equity.
Colgate-Palmolive Australia is the longest standing Corporate Partner of The Smith Family, supporting the Learning For Life program.
Quick Facts
Team Members
Countries Served
Our Top Brands
Glimpses of the Region
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Live Better Healthy Activity in China
Employees from Huang Pu Plant and Teem Tower office participate in a badminton match for the Company’s Live Better Programme.
Employees in China standing in a badminton court holding the CP China Live Better program banner
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Indian Global Technology Center Team
Team of scientists responsible for research, product development and stability studies.
Indian Global Technology Center team of scientists wearing lab coats standing together
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Floating Market in Thailand
Colgate and Protex products being sold from a boat in one of the many floating markets.
Floating market in Thailand, Asian Woman selling Colgate and Protex from a boat
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Family Day at Huang Pu Plant in China
Employees' children being treated to a plant tour during a Family Day event.
Employees touring the Colgate-Palmolive plant in China with their children
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Live Better Healthy Activity in China
Employees from Huang Pu Plant and Teem Tower office participate in a badminton match for the Company’s Live Better Programme.
Employees in China standing in a badminton court holding the CP China Live Better program banner
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Indian Global Technology Center Team
Team of scientists responsible for research, product development and stability studies.
Indian Global Technology Center team of scientists wearing lab coats standing together
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Floating Market in Thailand
Colgate and Protex products being sold from a boat in one of the many floating markets.
Floating market in Thailand, Asian Woman selling Colgate and Protex from a boat
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Family Day at Huang Pu Plant in China
Employees' children being treated to a plant tour during a Family Day event.
Employees touring the Colgate-Palmolive plant in China with their children