Avon Products Inc.

Public Company, Headquarters Location
1345 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10105-0302, United States
(800)367-2866, (212)282-5000, (212)282-6049 fax, http://www.avoncompany.com

Primary SIC: Perfumes Cosmetics, Primary NAICS: Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Description: Avon Products Inc. commenced operations in 1886 as California Perfume Company, founded by David H. McConnell, and was incorporated in the State of New York on January 27, 1916. In 1939, the company changed its name to Avon Products. The company went public in 1946. Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products. Avon Products conducts business worldwide primarily in the direct selling channel via independent Avon Representatives. The company's global research and development facility is located in Suffern, NY. The company also has satellite research facilities located in Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico and Poland. Avon Products has sales operations in 66 countries and territories, including the United States, and distributes products in 48 additional countries. International operations are conducted primarily through subsidiaries and distributorships. The company's products fall into three product categories: beauty, consisting of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, consisting of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, consisting of home products and gift and decorative products. Brands of the company include Skin-So-Soft, Anew and Imari. More

Manufacturing: Cosmetics, fragrances and toiletries, health and nutrition products. Finance: Holding company.