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Global consumer packaged goods manufacturer adopts cloud-based service for instant access to brand color standards and improved production speed GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Rite, Incorporated and Pantone LLC, today announced that Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the company behind consumer brands including Gillette(®), Tide(®) and Pampers(®), has implemented PantoneLIVE(TM), a cloud-based color service, to improve operational efficiency in packaging...
- Aspiring Canadian sportscasters are invited to "get their start" through Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada's Next Sportscaster - Viewers will once again play a part in deciding the winner - Visit Drafted.ca to find out more TORONTO, March 18, 2013 /CNW/ - The Score and Gillette today announce that Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada's Next Sportscaster is returning for season 5. Canadian sports fans are invited to give it their all as they...
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vice President of Business Development Vance Gillette, both an industry icon and friend of many in the pool industry, will be retiring from Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. effective April 1, 2013 after 36 years with the company and more than 47 years in the pool industry. He began his career with Arneson in 1966, selling pool cleaners over the phone for $3/hour. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130212/LA58482LOGO) Gillette has made...
SAO PAULO, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Koleston, a brand belonging to Wella, has supported the arrival in Brazil for the first time of Women in the World, one of the world's most important contemporary gatherings on women. Created by journalist Tina Brown, the aim of the event is to bring together women from diverse cultures to share their experiences and discuss the challenges society faces in the struggle against injustice. Wella brought to the forum one of the ambassadors of Koleston,...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2: SAFETY RAZOR Profile America -- Sunday, December 2nd. During the course of recorded history, men have had to decide how to deal with their facial hair. Styles regarding beards and moustaches come and go but in recent times, most men in the U.S. prefer to shave every...
Toronto man earns contract with The Score Television Network and becomes the face of Gillette in Canada TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - The Score Television Network and Gillette Canada are proud to announce this season's winner of Gillette DRAFTED - Matt Drappel! Matt, 27, was unveiled as the victor on the live season finale, earning himself a one-year contract with The Score Television Network and a one-year spokesperson contract with Gillette Canada. The Toronto-based...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranir, a global leader in private label consumer oral and personal health care products, announced today that Dr. Stephen Thong has joined its leadership team as vice president of global technology and development. Dr. Thong, who holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Northwestern University, has 20 years of international product development experience. He comes to Ranir after long-term leadership roles at Church & Dwight Company and...
MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellular Specialties, Inc. (CSI), a recognized leader in the design and implementation of wireless networks and a proven wireless infrastructure partner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, today announced that thousands of fans have accessed the recently unveiled Wi-Fi system during the Patriots' first two home games. More than 15,000 fans accessed the system during the team's home opener on September 16. Fans used the...
ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, today announced that it has been selected by the Kraft Sports Group to provide high-density Wi-Fi at Gillette Stadium, ensuring high-speed wireless connectivity for fans at New England Patriots games and other events. When the Patriots kick off their home opener on Sunday, Sept. 16, fans throughout the stadium will have accessible Wi-Fi provided by Enterasys, which has...
- Top six will now battle it out to become Canada's Next Top Sportscaster - Season premiere airs September 24 on theScore TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - The search for Canada's Next Top Sportscaster is now down to just six people after Score Media Inc. and Gillette Canada revealed the final line-up for the next season of Gillette DRAFTED. The six hopefuls will now go head-to-head over eight episodes, beginning September 24 on theScore, competing for a one-year contract as...
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A safety razor, designed to protect the user from serious injury, is a razor where the facial skin is protected from all but the very edge of the blade. Prior to using a safety razor, most men used a straight razor. These razors, although still available today, are not used very often due to the skill and attention required for use. Jean-Jacques Perret invented the safety razor. A rare safety razor design called "Comfort", although not truly a safety razor, was a landmark design. In...
