Although headquartered in the US, P&G was founded by an Englishman and an Irishman in 1837 as a soap-making company.
Since then, P&G has expanded to 70 countries worldwide, beginning its international expansion with the acquisition of Thomas Hedley Co., based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1930. Ever since, P&G has maintained a strong presence throughout the UK and Ireland, producing some of the countries’ most well-loved brands such as Fairy, Gillette, Pampers, Oral-B and Pantene.
Since then, P&G has expanded to 70 countries worldwide, beginning its international expansion with the acquisition of Thomas Hedley Co., based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1930. Ever since, P&G has maintained a strong presence throughout the UK and Ireland, producing some of the countries’ most well-loved brands such as Fairy, Gillette, Pampers, Oral-B and Pantene.