1880:IVORY An inexpensive soap that floates in water.
1886:Production starts at Ivorydale. The factory incorporates the latest technological advances with a pleasant work environment for employees — a progressive approach at that time.
1901:King C. Gillette creates the KC Gillette Razor.
1911: Began to build factories in other
locations in the United States
1920: The company sponsored a number of radio programs. As a result, these shows often became commonly known as “soap operas”
1923:P&G becomes one of the first companies to advertise on commercial radio.
1930: The company moved into other countries, both in terms of manufacturing and product sales
1946:Tide the “washday miracle” is introduced to the US market.
1955:Crest is introduced dramatically changing the way people think about oral care.
1961:P&G introduces Pampers the first affordable successful disposable diaper.
1981:Researchers isolate the naturally occurring yeast that produced nutrient-rich ferment. This led to the development of SK-II.
1991:Pantene Pro-V is introduced and becomes the fastest growing
shampoo in the world.
2004:P&G creates the Children’s Safe Drinking Water program by using revolutionary water purification sachets.
2010:P&G launches Olympics “Thank you Mom” campaign.
2012:P&G celebrates its 175th Anniversary and looks towards the future to continue building brands that will touch and improve the lives of billions of people around the world.