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It was founded in New York by William Colgate. It started off as a soap, starch, and candle company. 90 years later is when it made its toothpaste debut.

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They launched their perfumed soap and perfumes/essence. This was in the year 1866.

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In 1873 that's when they started selling bottled toothpaste. This will be what launches them to new heights.

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After the success of their tooth paste. They moved to making tubed tooth paste

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In 1908, came out with a new tube. They said, "We couldn’t improve the product, so we improved the tube."

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This year Colgate sold 2 million tubes of toothpaste. As well as selling toothbrushes collectively. This was to demonstrate how to brush your teeth.

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During this year Colgate edited their product. Adding MFP Fluoride. Which has been clinically proven to reduce cavities.

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They sold 1.6 billion units of their "Colgate Plus toothbrush" worldwide. The world would be circled 16 times if they were placed end to end.

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This year Colgate made their first $5 billion sales mark. Only going up from now.

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In the United States, "Colgate Total" toothpaste debuts and swiftly overtakes the competition. It has 12-hour protection and helps fight a full range of oral health issues.