Who owns Ajax?
Ajax is owned by Colgate-Palmolive (the United States, NYSE: CL).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Colgate-Palmolive Company verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1947
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Surface & bathroom cleaners
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: CL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ajax
Ajax is a scouring cleanser launched in 1947 and named after the Greek hero, advertised for decades as cleaning like a white tornado. The line has since extended into surface sprays, floor cleaners and dish liquid, and is sold across North America, Europe and Latin America.
Ownership timeline of Ajax
- 1947 – present Colgate-Palmolive [1] verified
Where Ajax sits in Colgate-Palmolive
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ajax?
The parent company of Ajax is Colgate-Palmolive, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Ajax American?
Yes. Ajax originated in the United States in 1947 and its owner, Colgate-Palmolive, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Ajax still owned by Colgate-Palmolive?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Ajax is still owned by Colgate-Palmolive. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Colgate-Palmolive Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-23 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 23 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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