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48-588: It has hosted Fed Cup and Davis Cup matches. In 2006, the Palm Beach Phantoms indoor football team planned on playing there, which would have made the Tennis Center the first outdoor facility to host the normally indoor sporting event. However, no agreement was made with the team, which forced the Phantoms to play all of its games on the road. The team folded after the 2006 season with

96-592: A dossier proving that support for such an event was overwhelming, persuading the ITF that it was a 'good idea' to have a team championship played over one week in a different venue each year. 40 years after Wightman's idea of a women's Davis Cup , it became a reality. In 1963, the ITF launched the Federation Cup to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Open to all nations the competition became a resounding success. The inaugural event attracted 16 countries. The competition

144-597: A factor of 7 when optional indirect use emissions are excluded", it "provides 'no clear strategy' to mitigate its main source of emissions, namely, upstream Scope 3 activities" and its "climate engagement with its value chain has not resulted in positive results over the last half-decade, with the GhG emissions from key 'targeted' areas experiencing substantial growth." Sustainability Beat stated in August 2023 that this puts their profits in jeopardy and risks greenwashing . In 2024,

192-505: A home and away knock-out basis, and take place over a weekend in the early part of the year. World Group Semi-finals and Final are played over on a home and away knock-out basis, and take place over a weekend in July (Semi-finals) and September (Final). Play-off ties for World Group and World Group II will also be played on a home and away knock-out basis taking place in July. The choice of ground for First Round, Semi-finals and Play-off ties

240-516: A record of 1–6. 26°27′45.70″N 80°04′32″W  /  26.4626944°N 80.07556°W  / 26.4626944; -80.07556 This article about a tennis venue is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a sports venue in Florida is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Fed Cup The Billie Jean King Cup (or the BJK Cup )

288-651: A successor to the Mennen Company , Colgate-Palmolive was reported in 2017 as one of about 300 companies held potentially responsible for hazardous waste at the Chemsol federal Superfund site in Piscataway , New Jersey . Their involvement in this site may have contributed to the contamination of an estimated 18,500 cubic yards (14,100 m ) of soil with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), PCBs , and lead off-site. A proposed $ 23 million agreement with

336-587: A women's team tennis competition. This was not adopted but she persisted, presenting a trophy at the 1923 annual contest between the United States and Great Britain, named the Wightman Cup . Nell Hopman , wife of the legendary Australian Davis Cup Captain Harry Hopman , later took up Mrs Wightman's original idea. In 1962, a British resident of the United States, Mary Hardwick Hare , presented

384-561: Is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan , New York City . The company specializes in the production, distribution, and provision of household, health care, personal care, and veterinary products. William Colgate , an English immigrant to America and devout Baptist , established a starch, soap, and candle factory on Dutch Street in New York City under

432-469: Is contested in a best of five matches format, and is played across two days. On the first day there are two singles matches, and then the reverse singles matches take place on the following day. The final match is a doubles. In Zonal Groups I, II and III, ties are played over the best of three matches (two singles and a doubles). The First Round Ties in the World Group and World Group II are played on

480-627: Is decided by lot or goes automatically to one of the competing nations. As Groups I, II and III are played in a round robin format in all three zones, each event takes place at a single venue over one week. These are held in the first half of the year (to allow promotion of teams to the World Group II Play-off ties in the second half of the year), and dates and venues are decided by the BJK Cup Committee. Source: Players must now be aged 14 and over The Heart Award

528-607: Is located in Piscataway, New Jersey and the primary research center for pet nutrition products is located in Topeka, Kansas. Overseas, the company operates approximately 280 properties of which 80 are owned in over 70 countries. Major overseas facilities used by the oral, personal and home care segment are located in Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Guatemala, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Poland, South Africa, Thailand, Venezuela, Vietnam and elsewhere throughout

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576-466: Is still a regulatory requirement. Other companies have chosen to decline entry to this market. In 2006, Colgate-Palmolive acquired an 84% stake in Tom's of Maine . In 2011, the company chose to retain the use of the antibacterial agent triclosan in its market-leading Total toothpaste range, despite withdrawing it from several other product ranges, following concerns about triclosan's impact on health and

624-555: Is the ITF's annual "MVP" award related to the Billie Jean King Cup, which "aims to recognise players who have represented their country with distinction, shown exceptional courage on court and demonstrated outstanding commitment to the team." The award was inaugurated in 2009. For more information, see ITF rankings Change since previous ranking update Source: Colgate-Palmolive The Colgate-Palmolive Company , commonly known as Colgate-Palmolive ,

672-700: Is the premier international team competition in women's tennis, launched as the Federation Cup in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The name was changed to the Fed Cup in 1995, and changed again in September 2020 in honor of former World No. 1 Billie Jean King . The Billie Jean King Cup is the world's largest annual women's international team sports competition in terms of

720-601: The 1992 , a regional group qualifying format was introduced. In 1995, the event's name was shortened to the Fed Cup, and a new home-and-away format was adopted as per the Davis Cup, so that women could play for their country in their own country. There have been a number of smaller changes to the format since 1995. The format change implemented in 2005 incorporates an eight Nation World Group I and eight nation World Group II both playing home-and-away over three weekends throughout

768-606: The Colgate Group in 1976 , and, from 1981 to 1994 by the Japanese communications and computer giant NEC . In 1994, there were 73 nations competing, with the host nation of a Federation Cup week was now being required to build a special tennis complex, giving rise to what became known as the Federation Cup "legacy." The additional costs of each event could be offset with the host nations viewing their involvement as providing an opportunity to boost their national game. For

816-588: The Colgate Women's Games . The Colgate Women's Games is the nation's largest amateur track series open to all girls from elementary school through college. Held at Brooklyn 's Pratt Institute , competitors participate in preliminary meets and semi-finals over five weekends throughout January. Finalists compete for trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company at New York City's Madison Square Garden in February. For more than 20 years,

864-462: The US , Canada and Puerto Rico , to Phoenix Brands , LLC as part of its plan to focus on its higher margin oral, personal, and pet care products. In 2006, Colgate-Palmolive announced the intended acquisition of Tom's of Maine , a leading maker of natural toothpaste, for US$ 100 million. Tom's of Maine was founded by Tom Chappell in 1970. In 2020, Colgate-Palmolive acquired Hello Products LLC, one of

912-458: The toothpaste market when P&G added fluoride to its toothpaste Crest & Gleem (The Gleem brand was discontinued by P&G in 2014) Colgate has since re-claimed the #1 sales position. In the beginning of the TV era, Colgate-Palmolive wished to compete with P&G as a sponsor of soap operas and sponsored only two soap operas, The Doctors on NBC & ABC's One Life To Live from

960-526: The "forest impact of its palm oil supply chain in the Indonesian province of North Sumatra", showing the impact on the rainforests and the indigenous people who live there. In November 2023, Colgate-Palmolive received a "D-" on their RAN scorecard. In relation to climate change, in June 2023, Planet Tracker stated that Colgate-Palmolive "is on a path to missing its approved Science-based Targets emissions by

1008-564: The 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by revenue. In 2021, the company ranked 15th on the list of Most Trusted Brands by Morning Consult . In 1890, Madison University in New York State was renamed Colgate University in honor of the Colgate family following decades of financial support and involvement. The Colgate-Palmolive Company has sponsored a non-profit track meet open to women of all ages called

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1056-577: The United States they have been sold to another company, Phoenix Brands in 2005. Phoenix Brands would file for bankruptcy in May 2016 and the US rights have been assumed by Fab & Kind Company. In May 2015, Colgate-Palmolive sold its Australian laundry detergents and pre-wash brands to Henkel for US$ 245 million (€220 million). Colgate-Palmolive has divested its laundry detergents business in Colombia, which

1104-702: The World Group II Play-Offs from Americas Group I and Asia/Oceania Zone Group I. This structure has been implemented since 2016. 8 countries 4 countries from World Group I + 4 countries from World Group II 8 countries 4 countries from World Group II + 2 countries from Group One Euro/African Zone + 1 country from Group One Americas Zone + 1 country from Group One Asia/Oceania Zone 8 countries 15 countries 7 countries 11 countries 7 countries 15 countries 16 countries In World Group and World Group II, and World Group and World Group II Play-off ties, each tie

1152-807: The World Group or World Group II, four nations will be seeded in each. The decision as to which nations will be seeded is made by the BJK Cup Committee, according to the ITF BJK Cup Nations Ranking. At the levels below the World Group and World Group II, the BJK Cup nations compete in Zonal Competition events, which are split into three zones: The Americas Zone, the Asia/Oceania Zone and the Europe/Africa Zone. In each zone there are two groups, Group I being

1200-527: The World Turns was canceled in September 2010. George Henry Lesch , president, CEO , and chairman of the board of Colgate-Palmolive in the 1960s and 1970s, transformed the firm into a modern company with major restructuring. In 2005, Colgate sold the under-performing brands Fab, Dynamo, Arctic Power, ABC, Cold Power and Fresh Start , as well as the license of the Ajax brand for laundry detergents in

1248-495: The business but thought it would be the right thing to do. In 1872, he introduced Cashmere Bouquet, a perfumed soap. In 1873, the company introduced its first Colgate toothpaste , an aromatic toothpaste sold in jars. In 1896, the company sold the first toothpaste in a tube, named Colgate Ribbon Dental Cream (invented by dentist Washington Sheffield ). Also in 1896, Colgate hired Martin Ittner and under his direction founded one of

1296-523: The companies became a joint venture, known as the Colgate-Palmolive Company. Colgate-Palmolive has long been in competition with Procter & Gamble (P&G), the world's largest soap and detergent maker and the maker of Crest toothpaste . P&G introduced its Tide laundry detergent shortly after World War II , and thousands of consumers turned from Colgate's soaps to the new product. Colgate lost its number one place in

1344-588: The company supports the Starlight Children Foundation which is a non profit organization dedicated to help seriously ill children and their families. The mission is to help children to cope with pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, family activities and education. In addition the Colgate site has all kinds of resources for children including educational tooth brushing songs and animated videos focused on their well known former animated mascot Dr. Rabbit. In 2011, Colgate-Palmolive

1392-445: The early years, winning seven of the next eleven championships. Around 1980 the United States was able to establish some significant mark on the competition setting in future years a very high standard for others to compete against. The first Federation Cup had attracted 16 entry teams, despite no prize money and teams having to meet their own expenses. When sponsorship became available, the number of teams expanded dramatically, first by

1440-529: The environment. As of January 2024, Ethical Consumer website states that "Our research highlights several ethical issues with Colgate-Palmolive, including its approach to palm oil, supply chain management, climate change, excessive pay, tax, human rights, and animal testing. It scored our worst rating across all of these categories." Colgate-Palmolive received the 2012 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award . As

1488-458: The fastest-growing premium oral care brands in the United States, for an undisclosed amount. Today, Colgate has numerous subsidiary organizations spanning 200 countries, but it is publicly listed in three: the United States, India, and Pakistan. On October 25, 2012, the company announced it would cut 2,310 workers, or 6% of its workforce, by the end of 2016 in a push to make the consumer products company more efficient. The company ranked 184th on

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1536-410: The first applied research labs. By 1908, they initiated mass sales of toothpaste in tubes. Another of William Colgate's sons, James Boorman Colgate , was a primary trustee of Colgate University (formerly Madison University). In Milwaukee , Wisconsin, the B. J. Johnson Company was making a soap from palm oil and olive oil , the formula of which was developed by Burdett J. Johnson in 1898. The soap

1584-488: The government and state of New Jersey would require Colgate-Palmolive and the other involved companies to pay for the cleanup of this hazardous waste that is contaminating the soil as well as the groundwater . In 2019, BreakFreeFromPlastic cited Colgate-Palmolive as one of the world's top ten plastic polluters. Previously, Colgate-Palmolive had committed to 100% recyclability of plastics in packaging across all its product categories by 2025 but made no commitment to reducing

1632-568: The headquarters of the Mennen company prior to their 1991 buyout, and still HQ of the Mennen division) until 2014, when the plant shut down and moved operations to Hodges, South Carolina  ; Morristown, Tennessee ; and Cambridge, Ohio . The pet nutrition segment has major facilities in Bowling Green, Kentucky ; Emporia, Kansas ; Topeka, Kansas ; and Richmond, Indiana . The primary research center for oral, personal and home care products

1680-523: The higher and Group II the lower, except for the Europe/Africa Zone, which also has a Group III. Within the Group zonal regions, teams are split into pools and play against each other in a round robin format. The exact format of each Group event, and promotion and relegation between them, varies according to the number of participating teams. Two teams are always promoted from Europe/Africa Group I to that year's World Group II Play-Offs, while one team each go to

1728-446: The name William Colgate & Company in 1806. In 1833, he suffered a severe heart attack, stopping his business's sales; after a convalescence he continued with his business. In the 1840s, the company began selling individual cakes of soap in uniform weights. In 1857, Colgate died and the company was reorganized as Colgate & Company under the management of his similarly devout Baptist son Samuel Colgate , who did not want to continue

1776-568: The number of nations that compete. The current chair is Katrina Adams . The Czech Republic dominated the BJK Cup in the 2010s, winning six of ten competitions in the decade. The men's equivalent of the Billie Jean King Cup is the Davis Cup , and the Czech Republic, Canada, Australia, Russia, Italy and the United States are the only countries to have held both Cups at the same time. In 1919, Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman had an idea for

1824-684: The shows debut in July 1968 until ABC bought One Life To Live from its creator Agnes Nixon in December 1974. They tried to keep the sponsorship of One Life To Live and gain sponsorship of Nixon's newest soap opera All My Children which ABC begin airing on January 5th of 1970 but ABC wouldn't allow it. However, The Doctors was sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive for its entire run from April 1963 until its cancellation in December 1982. After The Doctors cancellation, Colgate-Palmolive never sponsored another show. P&G continued sponsoring several soap operas on all three networks until its last show As

1872-417: The three oldest and largest soap and perfumery companies in the US and was effective July 1, 1928. The combined company was named the "Colgate Palmolive Peet Company". The combined pre-merger sales in 1927 of the three companies exceeded $ 100,000,000 (equivalent to $ 1,774,418,605 in 2023). The newly combined company had seven US manufacturing facilities as well as factories in 14 foreign countries. In 1953,

1920-600: The use of virgin plastic in packaging. A 2021 report by Global Witness, updated in 2022, stated that Colgate-Palmolive had used palm oil suppliers connected to bribery, brutalisation of villagers and child labour in Papua New Guinea. In 2021, the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) gave Colgate-Palmolive a score of "F" on their "scorecard" keeping track of deforestation and human rights abuses. In August 2021, Colgate-Palmolive publicly disclosed

1968-548: The website Ethical Consumer gave Colgate-Palmolive the worst possible rating for climate change, plastic use, and palm oil/deforestation. It received their best rating for avoiding toxic chemicals in its products. As of August 2023, members of the board of directors of Colgate-Palmolive are the following: Colgate-Palmolive was named one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" by Working Mother magazine. The 2012 Human Rights Campaign "report card" on American businesses gave Colgate an A for its support of diversity in

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2016-690: The workplace. However, Ethical Consumer states that the company "published no standards for working hours and wages and no information about the outcomes of supply chain audits. There was no clear mechanism workers could use to make anonymous complaints and raise issues", and scores badly in their human rights category. Colgate now markets a broadly diversified mix of products in the United States and other countries. Major product areas include household and personal care products, food products, health care and industrial supplies, and sports and leisure time equipment. Notes: * While detergent brands continue to be manufactured and sold by Colgate in some countries, in

2064-474: The world. Colgate-Palmolive has closed or is in the process of phasing out production at certain facilities under a restructuring program initiated in 2004 and has built new state-of-the-art plants to produce toothpaste in the U.S., Mexico and Poland. Colgate-Palmolive's chief manufacturing plant is located in Burlington Township, New Jersey , producing all of the fragrance and flavor oils for

2112-481: The year. Three regional groups compete and there are promotions and relegations based on results. The 2021 edition is set to have US$ 12 million in prize money. While many nations enter the BJK Cup each year, only 16 countries qualify for the elite World Group and World Group II each year (eight in World Group and eight in World Group II). They reach World Group and World Group II as follows: Once in

2160-525: Was in turn acquired by Unilever and some Asian countries, which was acquired by Procter & Gamble . ** Still being made by Colgate-Palmolive internationally, but no longer available in the U.S. In the U.S., the company operates approximately 60 properties, of which 14 are owned. Major U.S. manufacturing and warehousing facilities used by the oral, personal and home care segment of Colgate-Palmolive were located in Morristown, New Jersey (previously

2208-488: Was one of the first companies recognized by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) under the new "working for regulatory change" category for companies that test on animals only when mandated by government regulations and are actively seeking alternatives to animal testing. This relates to the corporation's decision to continue to participate in the profitable Chinese market, where some animal testing

2256-565: Was popular enough to rename their company after it in 1917—Palmolive. Around the start of the 20th century, Palmolive was the world's best-selling soap. In June 1928, rumors started that "officials of the Palmolive-Peet Co. are negotiating to purchase the Colgate Co." privately held by the Colgate family. Peet Brothers Soap Company of Kansas City merged into Palmolive two years before the merger with Colgate. The merger combined

2304-579: Was supported by the top players right from the start. Held at the Queen's Club , in London, the first contest was between Australia and the United States . Grand Slam champions Darlene Hard , Billie Jean King , Margaret Smith and Lesley Turner all proudly representing their country on court. The United States would emerge the champion nation in the opening year. However, it was to be Australia in

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