Colgate-Palmolive and Forsyth Institute Partner to Advance Global Oral Health
February 01 2006 - 11:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Colgate-Forsyth Center for Advancement of Global Oral Health Formed
to Identify and Develop Innovations in Oral Health Care NEW YORK,
Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Colgate-Palmolive Company
(NYSE:CL) today announced an alliance with The Forsyth Institute to
advance cutting-edge research in oral health and its effect on
overall systemic health. Forsyth, the world's leading independent
organization dedicated to scientific research and education in oral
health, and Colgate, the world leader in oral care, will work
together to expand scientific, dental and medical knowledge for
long-term product development. Colgate will provide financial
support over five years for the creation of the Colgate-Forsyth
Center for Advancement of Global Oral Health. The Center's research
is expected to yield unique diagnostic tools and innovative
preventive and therapeutic approaches to improve oral health. The
Alliance will provide Colgate with exclusivity for leading-edge
science and technology emerging from Forsyth's scientists who
engage in Center research. Forsyth will also gain from the
development of the intellectual property of its world-class
faculty. Reuben Mark, Chairman and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive said,
"Partnering with the world's most prominent oral care researchers
should lead to identification of leading-edge science and transform
exciting, innovative discoveries into new products. External
research partnerships are an important part of our plan to
strengthen oral care innovation." Dr. Dominick P. DePaola,
President and CEO of The Forsyth Institute said, "We are looking
forward to working with Colgate to accelerate the promise of
today's scientific research. Establishing this Center will enable
our scientists to bring new technologies to the benefit of the
public at a much faster rate." *** About Colgate-Palmolive:
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company,
tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet
Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and
territories around the world under such internationally recognized
brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring,
Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Suavitel,
as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet pet
foods. For more information about Colgate's global business, visit
the Company's web site at http://www.colgate.com/. About The
Forsyth Institute: The Forsyth Institute is the world's leading
independent nonprofit research organization focused on oral,
craniofacial and related biomedical science. Established in 1910,
Forsyth's mission is to lead the discovery, communication and
application of breakthroughs in oral health and disease prevention
that will significantly improve the health and well-being of the
nation and the world. For more information about Forsyth visit its
web site at http://www.forsyth.org/. This press release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ
materially from those statements. Investors should consult
Colgate's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(including the information set forth under the caption "Cautionary
Statement on Forward-Looking Statements" in Colgate's Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2004) for information about factors
that could cause such differences. Copies of these filings may be
obtained upon request from Colgate's Investor Relations Department
or its web site at http://www.colgate.com/. First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: DATASOURCE: Colgate-Palmolive Company CONTACT:
Colgate Contacts - Bina Thompson, +1-212-310-3072, or Allison
Klimerman, +1-212-310-3770; Forsyth Contact - Jennifer Kelly
+1-617-892-8602 Web site: http://www.colgate.com/
http://www.forsyth.org/
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