Developing new products

Mr King C. Gillette devised and marketed the first safety razor in 1901. In a short space of time, Gillette converted his idea into a highly successful, marketable product. Speed to market has been a characteristic of the famous company, which still bears his name today. The Gillette Company continues to recognise the importance of ‘being ahead of the field’ in a competitive market in which consumer requirements are becoming increasingly diverse and demanding. Rather like batteries, razors and shavers are a means to an…