It was based in White Plains, New York, US until its sale to Procter & Gamble in 1997.

[citation needed] In 1937, Tampax worked with McCann Erickson for its marketing campaigns.

[5] During World War II, Tampax produced wound dressings for the military.

[citation needed] Tampax conducted medical studies in 1945 to prove the safety of tampons.

[7][8] Tampax was an independent company based in Palmer, Massachusetts and headquartered in New York City for over 50 years.