Who owns Tom's of Maine?
Tom's of Maine is owned by Colgate-Palmolive (the United States, NYSE: CL), which has owned the brand since 1 May 2006.[1] Tom's of Maine was founded in 1970 in the United States and was independent until 2006.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Colgate-Palmolive Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1970–2006)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1970
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Oral care › Toothpaste & toothbrushes
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: CL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Tom's of Maine
Tom's of Maine was founded in 1970 by Tom and Kate Chappell, who made personal care products without artificial ingredients and published their full ingredient lists long before that was common. Colgate-Palmolive acquired a controlling stake in 2006 for $100 million while leaving the founders in operational control.
Ownership timeline of Tom's of Maine
- 2006 – present Colgate-Palmolive [1] verified
Where Tom's of Maine sits in Colgate-Palmolive
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Tom's of Maine?
The parent company of Tom's of Maine is Colgate-Palmolive, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Tom's of Maine American?
Yes. Tom's of Maine originated in the United States in 1970 and its owner, Colgate-Palmolive, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Colgate-Palmolive owned Tom's of Maine?
Colgate-Palmolive has owned Tom's of Maine since 1 May 2006.
Who owned Tom's of Maine before Colgate-Palmolive?
Tom's of Maine was an independent company from its founding in 1970 until Colgate-Palmolive acquired it in 2006.
Is Tom's of Maine still owned by Colgate-Palmolive?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Tom's of Maine is still owned by Colgate-Palmolive. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Colgate-Palmolive Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-23 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 23 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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