Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan

Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan, formerly known as National Detergents Limited, (کولگیٹ پامولِیو پاکستان) is a Pakistani consumer goods company which is a subsidiary of American multinational company Colgate-Palmolive and Pakistani company Lakson Group with 40% shares.[1][2] It was founded in 1977 and is based in Karachi, Pakistan.

Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan
TypePublic
PSX: COLG
IndustryConsumer goods
Founded1977 (1977)
HeadquartersKarachi, Pakistan
ParentColgate-Palmolive (51%)
Lakson Group
Websitecolgate.com.pk

It operates in oral care, personal care, and fabric care sectors.[2]

History

It was founded in 1977 as National Detergents Limited.[2]

In 2019, the Competition Commission of Pakistan imposed Rs. 10 million on the company for running deceptive marketing campaign.[3]

In May 2019, Lakson Group divested 21 percent shares to parent company Colgate-Palmolive.[4]

Factories

Brands

References

  1. Mehdi, Ali Raza (16 December 2013). "Colgate Palmolive Pakistan's increasing expenses". DAWN.COM.
  2. "Colgate Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited". Business Recorder. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  3. "Colgate-Palmolive slapped Rs10m fine for deceptive marketing". Dawn. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  4. "corporate watch: Lakson to cede 21pc shares in Colgate". Dawn. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  5. "Fire breaks out at Colgate Palmolive's Kotri factory". Profit by Pakistan Today. 1 February 2018.
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