Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, packaging, and distribution of consumer and commercial products. It operates in four segments: Cleaning, Organization & Decor; Office Products; Tools & Hardware; and Home & Family. The Cleaning, Organization & Decor segment offers semi-durable products primarily for use in the home and commercial settings. Its products include cleaning and refuse, indoor/outdoor organization, food storage, and home storage products; material handling solutions; drapery hardware and window treatments; and restroom hygiene systems. The Office Products segment offers writing instruments, including markers, highlighters, pens, pencils, and fine writing instruments; office technology solutions, such as label makers and printers, card-scanning solutions, and on-line postage; and art and office organization products.

The Tools & Hardware segment offers hand tools, power tool accessories, industrial bandsaw blades, propane torches, manual paint applicators, and cabinet and window hardware. The Home & Family segment provides infant and juvenile products, such as car seats, strollers, highchairs, and playards; gourmet cookware, bakeware, and cutlery; and hair care accessories. The company markets its products under the Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, Expo, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, Irwin, Lenox, BernzOmatic, Rubbermaid, Levolor, Graco, Calphalon, and Goody brand names. It serves discount stores, home centers, warehouse clubs, office superstores, and commercial distributors. Newell Rubbermaid has operations primarily in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.