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| footnotes = <ref>{{cite web |url=https://investor.churchdwight.com/node/39891/html |title=CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. |publisher=Church & Dwight Co., Inc. |date=2022-02-17 |access-date=2022-12-15 |quote=Annual report which provides a comprehensive overview of the company for the past year. }}</ref>
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'''Church & Dwight Co., Inc.''', is a major American manufacturer of household products that is headquartered in ]. While it manufactures many items, it is best known for its ] line which includes ] and a variety of products made with it, including laundry detergent. Church & Dwight is ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?CIK=CHD&owner=exclude&action=getcompany|title=EDGAR Search Results| publisher= ]| website= SEC.gov|access-date=2018-10-30}}</ref> '''Church & Dwight Co., Inc.''' is an American consumer goods company focusing on personal care, household products, and specialty products. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in ]. It is the parent company of well-known brands such as ], ], ], and First Response. In 2022, Church & Dwight reported annual revenue of $5.4 billion. The company's products and services include a wide range of consumer goods, including ], ], ], ], ], and ] products.


== History == == History ==
] toothpaste]]
The company was founded in 1846 to unify two companies created by ] of ] and his brother-in-law, ] of ]. Their partnership had begun in 1846 with the two founders selling ] (also known as baking soda) that they refined in Dwight's kitchen.<ref name= history />


The company was founded in 1847 to unify two companies created by ] of ] and his brother-in-law, ] of ]. Their partnership had begun in 1846 with the two founders selling ] (also known as baking soda) that they refined in Dwight's kitchen.<ref name= history />
The Arm & Hammer logo, which dates back to the 1860s,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trivia-library.com/a/history-of-product-names-and-trademarks-arm-and-hammer-baking-soda.htm |title= History of Product Names & Trademarks: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda | website= trivia-library.com| publisher= | date= |accessdate=13 March 2017}}</ref> is often incorrectly claimed to have originated with tycoon ]. Hammer was so often asked about the Church & Dwight brand, however, that he attempted to buy the company. While unsuccessful, Hammer's ] in 1986 acquired enough stock for him to join the Church & Dwight board of directors.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/182/did-tycoon-armand-hammer-have-anything-to-do-with-arm-hammer-baking-soda| work= ]| title= Did tycoon Armand Hammer have anything to do with Arm & Hammer baking soda?| date= May 21, 1982| first= Cecil |last= Adams| author-link= Cecil Adams |accessdate=13 March 2017}}</ref>


The Arm & Hammer name and logo, which dates back to the 1860s,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trivia-library.com/a/history-of-product-names-and-trademarks-arm-and-hammer-baking-soda.htm |title= History of Product Names & Trademarks: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda | website= trivia-library.com| publisher= | date= |access-date=13 March 2017}}</ref> is often incorrectly claimed to have originated with tycoon ]. Hammer was so often asked about the Church & Dwight brand that he attempted to buy the company. While this attempt was unsuccessful, Hammer's ] in 1986 acquired enough stock for him to join the Church & Dwight board of directors until he died in 1990.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/182/did-tycoon-armand-hammer-have-anything-to-do-with-arm-hammer-baking-soda| work= ]| title= Did tycoon Armand Hammer have anything to do with Arm & Hammer baking soda?| date= May 21, 1982| first= Cecil |last= Adams| author-link= Cecil Adams |access-date=13 March 2017}}</ref>
In 1970, the Arm & Hammer brand introduced the market’s first nationally-distributed, phosphate-free detergent: Arm & Hammer Powder Laundry Detergent. Recent findings had shown the harmful effects phosphates could have on the health of lakes, streams and other freshwater bodies. The brand rushed to provide a solution and, in less than a year, was able to bring the product from concept to market.<ref name= history>{{cite web| url= https://churchdwight.com/company/history.aspx| title= History| website= churchdwight.com| publisher= Church & Dwight| access-date= }}</ref>


In 1970, the Arm & Hammer brand introduced the market's first nationally distributed, phosphate-free detergent: Arm & Hammer Powder Laundry Detergent.<ref name= history>{{cite web| url= https://churchdwight.com/company/history.aspx| title= History| website= churchdwight.com| publisher= Church & Dwight| access-date= }}</ref>
In 2001 the ] line of ] was sold to Church & Dwight, and ] bought the diagnostics and drug businesses.<ref name=sold>{{cite news |title=Carter-Wallace's brands will be sold to 2 different companies for a total of $1.12 billion |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/72690604.html?dids=72690604:72690604&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+09%2C+2001&author=CATHERINE+DODGE&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=Markets+%2F+Your+Money%3B+Consumer+Products+Company+to+Be+Split%3B+Deals%3A+Carter-Wallace's+brands+will+be+sold+to+2+different+companies+for+a+total+of+%241.12+billion.&pqatl=google |quote=Carter-Wallace, ending a yearlong process to find buyers for its many brands, will split its consumer brands—including Trojan condoms and Arrid deodorant—from its health business, after failing to attract a better offer for the entire company. For Church & Dwight, which owns the Arm & Hammer baking soda product line, the purchase of Carter-Wallace's deodorant and pet- care lines will help the firm expand internationally, it said. A 50-50 venture Church has formed with Kelso will take the other consumer lines. MedPointe will get Carter-Wallace's diagnostics and drug businesses, which make the allergy medicine Astelin, the muscle relaxant Soma and Rynatan/Tussi cough and cold products. ...|newspaper=] |date=May 9, 2001 |accessdate=2011-09-26 }}</ref> The same year, Church & Dwight expanded its business into laundry detergent products by acquiring USA Detergents, the owner of Xtra detergent.


===2000s===
In 2003, Church and Dwight bought ] brand in the United States and Canada. Church & Dwight expanded its household brand portfolio with the acquisition in 2006 of ], which included such brands as ], in the laundry pre-wash additive category, Kaboom bathroom cleaners, and Orange Glo household cleaning products.<ref>{{cite news| first=Paula | last=Moore | title=OxiClean breathes new life into cleaning line | work= ]| publisher= American City Business Journals |date=2004-05-02| url= https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2004/05/03/focus1.html| access-date= 2021-01-06}}</ref>
In 2001, Church & Dwight acquired the consumer product line of ], and ] bought the diagnostics and drug businesses.<ref name=sold>{{cite news |title=Carter-Wallace's brands will be sold to 2 different companies for a total of $1.12 billion |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/72690604.html?dids=72690604:72690604&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+09%2C+2001&author=CATHERINE+DODGE&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=Markets+%2F+Your+Money%3B+Consumer+Products+Company+to+Be+Split%3B+Deals%3A+Carter-Wallace%27s+brands+will+be+sold+to+2+different+companies+for+a+total+of+%241.12+billion.&pqatl=google |quote=Carter-Wallace, ending a yearlong process to find buyers for its many brands, will split its consumer brands—including Trojan condoms and Arrid deodorant—from its health business, after failing to attract a better offer for the entire company. For Church & Dwight, which owns the Arm & Hammer baking soda product line, the purchase of Carter-Wallace's deodorant and pet-care lines will help the firm expand internationally, it said. A 50–50 venture Church has formed with Kelso and will take the other consumer lines. MedPointe will get Carter-Wallace's diagnostics and drug businesses, which make the allergy medicine Astelin, the muscle relaxant Soma, and Rynatan/Tussi cough and cold products. ...|newspaper=] |date=May 9, 2001 |access-date=2011-09-26 }}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The same year, Church & Dwight expanded its business into laundry detergent products by acquiring small detergent company USA Detergents, the original owner of Xtra detergent.<ref name="Caplan" />


In 2003, Church & Dwight bought the U.S. and Canadian rights to ]'s oral health business, which includes ], ], ], and ]. Unilever still owns the brands outside of North America.<ref name="Caplan">{{cite news |last=Caplan |first=Harrison |url=https://seekingalpha.com/article/4118758-keys-to-success-church-and-dwight |title=Keys to Success: Church and Dwight Have Them |work=] |date=2017-10-31 |access-date=2022-12-15 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D2BEAAAAYAAJ |title=Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions: 2003 |publisher=The Food Institute |year=2003 |page= |access-date=2022-12-15 }}</ref>
In 2008, Church & Dwight acquired the ] business from Del Labs, which includes pain relievers for toothache, mouth sore and teething as well as non-fluoride toothpaste. Since the acquisition, Orajel has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Single Dose Cold Sore Treatment (recently renamed Touch-Free) and offers a range of kids oral care products featuring characters from Nickelodeon, Sesame, Hasbro and Marvel.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}


In 2006, Church & Dwight expanded its household brand portfolio with the acquisition of ]-based ], which included such brands as ] in the laundry pre-wash additive category, Kaboom bathroom cleaners, and Orange Glo household cleaning products.<ref>{{cite news| first=Paula | last=Moore | title=OxiClean breathes new life into cleaning line | work= ]| publisher= American City Business Journals |date=2004-05-02| url= https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2004/05/03/focus1.html| access-date= 2021-01-06}}</ref>
In 2010, Church & Dwight acquired two small businesses: Simply Saline, and Feline Pine. That year, Church & Dwight was ranked 723 in the ] listing of companies in 2010.<ref name="rankings" />


In 2008, Church & Dwight acquired the ] business from Del Labs, including pain relievers for toothache, mouth sore, teething, and non-fluoride toothpaste.<ref name="Caplan" />
In 2016, Church & Dwight acquired Spencer Forrest, Inc., the maker of Toppik hair care products. In 2017, ] agreed to sell ] to Church & Dwight for $1 billion. At the time of the sale announcement, it was reported that Water Pik, Inc. had "$265 million of revenue in the fiscal year ended June 30, about 70% of which came from its water flosser products".<ref>{{cite news| last= Vasquez| first= Justina| url= https://www.wsj.com/articles/church-dwight-to-buy-water-pik-for-1-billion-1500297236 | title= Church & Dwight to Buy Water Pik for $1 Billion| url-access= subscription| work= ]| date= July 17, 2017| access-date= 17 July 2017}}</ref>


===2010s===
== Historic products continuously available ==
Church & Dwight was ranked 723 in the ] listing of companies in 2010. The same year, Church & Dwight acquired Simply Saline and Feline Pine.<ref name="rankings" />
* ] baking soda (1846)

* ] toothpaste (1915)
In 2016, Church & Dwight acquired Spencer Forrest, Inc., the maker of Toppik hair care products.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wischhover |first=Cheryl |url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/17/18144716/stephen-miller-spray-hair-loss-toppik-glh |title=How spray-on hair does (and doesn't) work |work=] |date=2018-12-17 |access-date=2022-12-15 }}</ref>
* ] deodorants (1935)

* ] stain remover (1997)
In 2017, ] agreed to sell ] to Church & Dwight for $1 billion. At the time of the sale announcement, it was reported that Water Pik had "$265 million of revenue in the fiscal year ended June 30, about 70% of which came from its water flosser products".<ref>{{cite news| last= Vasquez| first= Justina| url= https://www.wsj.com/articles/church-dwight-to-buy-water-pik-for-1-billion-1500297236 | title= Church & Dwight to Buy Water Pik for $1 Billion| url-access= subscription| work= ]| date= July 17, 2017| access-date= 17 July 2017}}</ref>
* Orange Glo floor care products (1997)

====2020s====
In December 2021, the company acquired ] for a reported amount of $580 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindner |first=Linda |date=29 November 2021 |title=Church & Dwight acquires TheraBreath brand for $580M |url=https://www.roi-nj.com/2021/11/29/industry/manufacturing/church-dwight-acquires-therabreath-brand-for-580m/ |access-date=1 November 2024 |website=ROI-NJ |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="BeautyMatter 2021">{{cite web |title=Church and Dwight to Acquire TheraBreath in $580 Million Deal |website=BeautyMatter |date=3 December 2021 |url=https://beautymatter.com/articles/church-and-dwight-to-acquire-therabreath-in-580-million-deal |access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref>


== Notable brands == == Notable brands ==
{{columns-list| {{columns-list|
* ] (acquired in 2003 in the US from ]) * ] (acquired in 2003 in the US from ])
* ] * ]
* ] (acquired in 2001 from ]) * ] (acquired in 2001 from ])
* ] (licensing rights acquired in 2003 in the US from Unilever)
* Batiste (Dry Shampoo and Hair Care)
* ] (licensing rights acquired in 2003 in the US from Unilever)
* First Response (acquired in 2001 from Carter-Wallace)
* Kaboom (through merger in 2006 with Orange Glo International)
* ] (acquired in 2003 in the US from Unilever) * ] (acquired in 2003 in the US from Unilever)
* ] (acquired in 2001 from Carter-Wallace) * ] (acquired in 2001 from Carter-Wallace)
* ] (acquired in 2008 from Del Pharmaceuticals) * ] (through a merger in 2006 with Orange Glo International)
* Orange Clean (through merger in 2006 with Orange Glo International)
* Orange Glo (through merger in 2006 with Orange Glo International)
* ] (through merger in 2006 with Orange Glo International)
* ] (acquired in 2003 in the US from Unilever) * ] (acquired in 2003 in the US from Unilever)
* ] * ]
* ] (acquired in 2021)
* Simply Saline
* ] condoms and related products * ] (acquired in 2001 from Carter-Wallace)
* ]
* VitaFusion and Lil' Critters (vitamin supplements)
* ] (acquired in 2020)
* ] shower heads, water flossers, and electric toothbrushes
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== References == == References ==
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== Further reading == == Further reading ==
* Karas, David, , '']'', Tuesday, August 23, 2011. (The Times, Trenton) * Karas, David, , '']'', Tuesday, August 23, 2011. (''The Times'', Trenton)
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American consumer goods company
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
[REDACTED]
Company typePublic
Traded as
Industry
  • Dental
  • Medical
Founded
  • 1847: as John Dwight and Company
  • 1896: as Church & Dwight, Co.
FoundersJohn Dwight
Austin Church
HeadquartersEwing, New Jersey, U.S.
Key peopleMatthew T. Farrell (CEO)
Products
RevenueUS$5.4 billion (2022)
Number of employees5,100 (2023)
Divisions
Websitechurchdwight.com
Footnotes / references

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is an American consumer goods company focusing on personal care, household products, and specialty products. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. It is the parent company of well-known brands such as Arm & Hammer, Trojan, OxiClean, and First Response. In 2022, Church & Dwight reported annual revenue of $5.4 billion. The company's products and services include a wide range of consumer goods, including laundry detergent, air fresheners, baking soda, condoms, pregnancy tests, and oral hygiene products.

History

The company was founded in 1847 to unify two companies created by John Dwight of Massachusetts and his brother-in-law, Austin Church of Connecticut. Their partnership had begun in 1846 with the two founders selling sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda) that they refined in Dwight's kitchen.

The Arm & Hammer name and logo, which dates back to the 1860s, is often incorrectly claimed to have originated with tycoon Armand Hammer. Hammer was so often asked about the Church & Dwight brand that he attempted to buy the company. While this attempt was unsuccessful, Hammer's Occidental Petroleum in 1986 acquired enough stock for him to join the Church & Dwight board of directors until he died in 1990.

In 1970, the Arm & Hammer brand introduced the market's first nationally distributed, phosphate-free detergent: Arm & Hammer Powder Laundry Detergent.

2000s

In 2001, Church & Dwight acquired the consumer product line of Carter-Wallace, and MedPointe bought the diagnostics and drug businesses. The same year, Church & Dwight expanded its business into laundry detergent products by acquiring small detergent company USA Detergents, the original owner of Xtra detergent.

In 2003, Church & Dwight bought the U.S. and Canadian rights to Unilever's oral health business, which includes Pepsodent, Mentadent, Close-Up, and Aim. Unilever still owns the brands outside of North America.

In 2006, Church & Dwight expanded its household brand portfolio with the acquisition of Denver-based Orange Glo International, which included such brands as OxiClean in the laundry pre-wash additive category, Kaboom bathroom cleaners, and Orange Glo household cleaning products.

In 2008, Church & Dwight acquired the Orajel business from Del Labs, including pain relievers for toothache, mouth sore, teething, and non-fluoride toothpaste.

2010s

Church & Dwight was ranked 723 in the Fortune 500 listing of companies in 2010. The same year, Church & Dwight acquired Simply Saline and Feline Pine.

In 2016, Church & Dwight acquired Spencer Forrest, Inc., the maker of Toppik hair care products.

In 2017, MidOcean Partners agreed to sell Water Pik to Church & Dwight for $1 billion. At the time of the sale announcement, it was reported that Water Pik had "$265 million of revenue in the fiscal year ended June 30, about 70% of which came from its water flosser products".

2020s

In December 2021, the company acquired TheraBreath for a reported amount of $580 million.

Notable brands

See also

References

  1. "Profile: Church & Dwight", NASDAQ
  2. "Employees". churchdwight.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  3. "CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC". Church & Dwight Co., Inc. 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2022-12-15. Annual report which provides a comprehensive overview of the company for the past year.
  4. ^ "History". churchdwight.com. Church & Dwight.
  5. "History of Product Names & Trademarks: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda". trivia-library.com. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  6. Adams, Cecil (May 21, 1982). "Did tycoon Armand Hammer have anything to do with Arm & Hammer baking soda?". The Straight Dope. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  7. "Carter-Wallace's brands will be sold to 2 different companies for a total of $1.12 billion". Los Angeles Times. May 9, 2001. Retrieved 2011-09-26. Carter-Wallace, ending a yearlong process to find buyers for its many brands, will split its consumer brands—including Trojan condoms and Arrid deodorant—from its health business, after failing to attract a better offer for the entire company. For Church & Dwight, which owns the Arm & Hammer baking soda product line, the purchase of Carter-Wallace's deodorant and pet-care lines will help the firm expand internationally, it said. A 50–50 venture Church has formed with Kelso and will take the other consumer lines. MedPointe will get Carter-Wallace's diagnostics and drug businesses, which make the allergy medicine Astelin, the muscle relaxant Soma, and Rynatan/Tussi cough and cold products. ...
  8. ^ Caplan, Harrison (2017-10-31). "Keys to Success: Church and Dwight Have Them". Seeking Alpha. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  9. Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions: 2003. The Food Institute. 2003. p. 19. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  10. Moore, Paula (2004-05-02). "OxiClean breathes new life into cleaning line". Denver Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  11. "Fortune 500 listings". CNNMoney. 2010.
  12. Wischhover, Cheryl (2018-12-17). "How spray-on hair does (and doesn't) work". Vox. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  13. Vasquez, Justina (July 17, 2017). "Church & Dwight to Buy Water Pik for $1 Billion". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  14. Lindner, Linda (29 November 2021). "Church & Dwight acquires TheraBreath brand for $580M". ROI-NJ. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  15. "Church and Dwight to Acquire TheraBreath in $580 Million Deal". BeautyMatter. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2024.

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