Newell Rubbermaid is an American manufacturer of home organization products, such as plastic outdoor storage sheds in various sizes (which are made by blow-molded panels), kitchen, hardware, seasonal, cleaning products such as brooms, dustpans, and refuse containers, and commercial items. In 1994, Rubbermaid was voted America's most admired company. Newell, a major competitor, bought Rubbermaid for $5.8 billion in 1999.

The company moved to Georgia recently, setting up its new headquarters in Sandy Springs immediately north of Atlanta. It operates factories and distribution centers in several U.S. states and abroad.

Brands

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Brand (year of acquisition)

Cleaning and Organization

• Rubbermaid (1999)
• Rubbermaid Home Products (1999)
• Rubbermaid Commercial Products (1999)
• Rubbermaid Europe (1999)
• Rubbermaid Medical Solutions (1999)

Home and Family

• Goody (1993)
• Calphalon (1998)
• Graco (1999)
• Little Tikes (1999)

Home Fashions

• Newell original curtain rod business of (1902)
• LeeRowan closet organization (1993)
• Levolor blinds (1993)
• Kirsch (1997)
• Swish (1998)
• Gardinia (1998)
• Harrison Drape (1999)

Office Products

• Sanford writing products (1992), (Sharpie)
• Eberhard Faber (1994),
• Berol (1995),
• Rotring (1998)
• Paper Mate (2000) (acquired from Gillette)
• Parker Pen (2000) (acquired from Gillette)
• Waterman pens (2000) (acquired from Gillette)
• Liquid Paper (2000) (acquired from Gillette)
• DYMO (2005) (acquired from Esselte, for $730 Million USD)
• Foohy

Tools and Hardware

• EZ Paintr (1973)
• BernzOmatic hand-held torches and accessories (1982)
• Amerock cabinet and door hardware (along with Anchor Hocking) (1987)
• Shur-Line paint applicators (2000)
• American Tool (2002) (Irwin Industrial Tools Vise-Grip and Quick-Grip)
• American Saw & Mfg. Co (2003) (Lenox)
• TaraCorp (2005) (Sterling Solder) and (Dutch Boy Solder)
• Pelouze (2006)

Divestitures

• Mirro (acq. 1983)
• Anchor Hocking (acq. 1987)
• Intercraft (acq. 1992)
• Curver (acq. 1999)

External links

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• Rubbermaid website
• Newell Rubbermaid corporate website
• Dr. Anil Menon's evaluation of Rubbermaid

1902 establishments | Fortune 1000 | Companies based in Georgia (U.S. state) | Newell Rubbermaid brands