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Who We Are
Newell Rubbermaid Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with 2011 sales of approximately $5.9 billion and a strong portfolio of brands, including Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Levolor®, Paper Mate®, Dymo®, Waterman®, Parker®, Goody®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products® and Aprica®.
Fast Facts
• NYSE: NWL
• 21,000 employees
• Sales in more than 100 Countries
• Net Sales (2011): $5.9 billion
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a global company of Brands That Matter™ and great people, known for best-in-class results.
We are focused on:
• Investing in consumer-driven branding
• Leveraging one global company to drive innovation and achieve scale efficiencies
• Strengthening our financials with top-line, bottom-line and gross margin increases
• Expanding our global footprint
Our Key Leaders
• Michael Polk, President and Chief Executive Officer
• Paul Boitmann, Chief Customer Development Officer
• Bill Burke, Group President – Newell Professional
• Juan Figuereo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• Penny McIntyre, Group President – Newell Consumer
• Ted Woehrle, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Our Three Key Segments
Newell Consumer Group, which includes four global business units:
• Home Organization & Style
• Writing & Creative Expression
• Fine Writing & Luxury Accessories
• Culinary Lifestyles
Newell Professional Group, which includes four global business units:
• Commercial Products
• Construction Tools & Accessories
• Labeling Technologies & Integrated Solutions
• Industrial Products & Services
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