Chattem, a consumer packaged goods company focused on OTC and HBA/Personal Care products has been located in Chattanooga, TN, for well over 100 years. In March 2010. Chattem was acquired by Sanofi, a Paris-based global pharmaceutical firm with US headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ. (For more information about Chattem, Inc., visit http://chattem.com. For information about Sanofi, visit http://en.sanofi.com).
Chattem is the US Consumer Health Care business unit of Sanofi. It is known by its familiar brands: Allegra®, Gold Bond®, Icy Hot®, ACT®, Cortizone-10®, Selsun Blue® and many others. Historically the company has done business in the US, Canada, Latin American export markets, United Kingdom and Ireland, and certain other countries.
Chattem benefits from having a family-like atmosphere owing to its longstanding unique culture. There is a strong sense of teamwork in the organization. It is a company that people describe as friendly. The company is known for developing and launching new products quickly, and having a willingness to take measured risks.