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Gillette Co.

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On October 1, 2005, Procter & Gamble finalized its purchase of The Gillette Company. The company was based in Boston, Massachusetts and was a leading global supplier of products under various brands.

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NAICS Code Electric Housewares and Household Fan Manufacturing: 335211

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Gillette Kicks off the NASCAR Season by Encouraging Race Fans to Predict the 2008 Gillette Young Guns Team

- 2008-01-31

Fan-Friendly Promotion Gives Racing Enthusiasts an Opportunity to Win a Phenomenal Race Weekend Experience, Daily Trivia Prizes

Tags: Gillette Co., NASCAR, team
Gillette Joins as Sponsor of The Kellys; Animated series on NASCAR.COM kicks off second season with Gillette Fusion

- 2006-03-06

BOSTON -- Gillette today announced that the new Gillette FusionTM men's shaving brand is a sponsor of the second season of the critically acclaimed animated series, The Kellys. The sponsorship extends Gillette's involvement with NASCAR.

Tags: Gillette Co., NASCAR
NASCAR's Top Drivers Featured in Advertising Campaign for New Gillette Fusion Razors; New Television Commercial Starring the Six Gillette Young Guns Showcases the Latest Additions to the Gillette Family of World-Class Shaving Products

- 2006-02-16

DAYTONA, Fla. -- To support the launch of the new Gillette FusionTM and Gillette Fusion PowerTM shaving systems, Gillette is debuting a new high-energy television commercial starring the six Gillette Young Guns. The creative will first air during the Daytona 500 on February 19, 2006. The spots will run exclusively...

Tags: Gillette Co., NASCAR
Gillette Young Guns Add Two of NASCAR's Rising Stars to Its Championship Lineup; Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman Welcome Carl Edwards and Jamie McMurray to the Gillette Young Guns Team

- 2006-02-10

DAYTONA, Fla. -- Gillette announced today the addition of two of NASCAR's youngest and most talented drivers - Carl Edwards and Jamie McMurray - to the Gillette Young Guns team. Edwards and McMurray will officially join Gillette Young Guns Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman beginning...

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Gillette Offers NASCAR Race Fans a Chance to Win $1 Million; Gillette Young Guns 'Million Dollar Race to the Finish' Promotion Gives Fans the Chance of a Lifetime

- 2005-09-15

BOSTON -- When the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup begins on September 18 at New Hampshire International Speedway, six of NASCAR's premier drivers will be racing for much more than the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. Their performances could help one fan win $1 million as part of a promotion announced...

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