"Have you ever wondered how deodorant is made? Or how in the world the toothpaste gets in the tube? Well, we'd like to show you how we do it! Since 1970, when Tom and Kate started out mixing toothpaste with a Kitchen Aid (we've grown quite a bit since then!), we've always made our products right here in Maine.
Today, our factory is housed in a state-of-the-art building in Sanford, Maine, where we love to welcome people inside and show off our products (not to mention our hardworking employees). Getting a behind-the-scenes peek at how our factory operates has always been a special part of the Tom's of Maine experience. Please stop by—we'd love to see you and your family!" Patti Murphy, Consumer Dialogue Leader
Can't visit in person? Watch a short video clip of our factory tour.
Tour details
- Tours will be offered in the summer only (mid-June through Labor Day), Monday through Thursday at 9:30, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:00, and Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30. They take around 45 minutes.
- Tour guests must wear close-toed shoes.
- Reservations are required—call 800-775-2388 or stop by the Tom's of Maine Outlet Store in Kennebunk to make a reservation in person.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years of age
- Not handicap accessible
Directions to the Tom's of Maine Factory
From Boston, Portsmouth, Florida, and other points south:
- Take I-95 North over the Piscataqua Bridge into Maine.
- Continue on I-95 about 20 minutes until you reach the entry toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike.
- Pay the toll and continue on the Maine Turnpike until exit 19.
- Get off the Turnpike at Exit 19 (Wells) and turn right onto Route 109 towards Sanford.
- Follow Route 109 for about 7.4 miles until you reach Sanford Industrial Estate-Eagle Drive, which is on the right and across from the Sanford Airport and the fire station.
- Follow Eagle Drive to the end and turn right onto Community Drive.
- The Tom's of Maine Factory will be on your right. The address is 27 Community Drive.
From Portland, Canada, and other points north:
- Take I-95 South until Exit 19.
- Get off the Turnpike at Exit 19 (Wells) and turn right onto Route 109 towards Sanford.
- Follow Route 109 for about 7.4 miles until you reach Sanford Industrial Estate-Eagle Drive, which is on the right and across from the Sanford Airport and the fire station.
- Follow Eagle Drive to the end and turn right onto Community Drive.
- The Tom's of Maine Factory will be on your right. The address is 27 Community Drive.
If you get lost on your way to visit us, feel free to call us at 800-985-3874 and we'll try our best to help you out.