Tom's of Maine is a U.S. manufacturer of natural personal care products. Tom's of Maine has been a majority-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive since 2006.[1] The company was founded in 1970 by Tom Chappell and Kate Chappell (née Cheney) in Maine, United States.
History
Tom's of Maine was founded by Tom and Kate Chappell in 1970 with a $5,000 loan, eventually growing into a $100 million business.[2][3] The company is based in Kennebunk, Maine, and is a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Colgate-Palmolive, as of 2006.[4]