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Newell Rubbermaid Restructuring Boosts 3Q Profit

www.manufacturing.net | Oct 28, 2009

Consumer-products company said cost-control efforts and its decision to stop making some of its less-profitable products helped push its third-quarter profit higher even as sales declined.

http://www.manufacturing.net/News-Newell-Rubbermaid-Restructuring-Boosts-3Q-Profit-102809.aspx

Igloo Products names James Roberts as president/CEO

www.casualliving.com | Oct 9, 2009

James J. Roberts, most recently group president of Newell Rubbermaid Corporation, has been named president and CEO of Katy, Texas-based Igloo Products Corporation, Igloo Chairman and interim CEO Gary Kiedaisch said.

http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6701375.html

Newell Rubbermaid adds to board

www.homechannelnews.com | Nov 11, 2009

Newell Rubbermaid has announced that Michael B. Polk has been elected to the company's board of directors, bringing the number of directors to 12. Polk is president of Unilever Americas.

http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=122055

Newell Rubbermaid Profit Climbs on Cost Cuts

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Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said Wednesday that cost-control efforts and its decision to stop making some of its less-profitable products helped push its third-quarter profit higher even as sales declined.

http://www.cnbc.com//id/33504730

 

Newell Rubbermaid Appoints New Member to Board - Zibb.com

Newell Rubbermaid announced that Michael B. Polk has been elected to the company's board of directors, raising the total number of directors to 12.

Polk, 49, is President of Unilever Americas with responsibility for $18 billion in combined North America and Latin America sales.

Since joining Unilever in 2005, Polk has streamlined the company's Americas organization and optimized the diverse mix of food, hygiene and personal care items in Unilever's product portfolio. He is credited with accelerating growth and profitability by improving efficiencies and encouraging the flow of ideas and product innovations across borders. Under Polk's leadership, Unilever was named Wal-Mart's Supplier of the Year in 2008.

"Michael brings outstanding global marketing, consumer innovation and operations leadership to our board," said William D. Marohn, Chairman of Newell Rubbermaid's board of directors. "He has overseen billion-dollar brands, managed portfolios of diverse product categories and navigated complex geographies--all very relevant to the growth and transformation of Newell Rubbermaid."

"Our organization will greatly benefit from Michael's insights and experience," said Mark Ketchum, Newell Rubbermaid's President and Chief Executive Officer. "His strategy of achieving consumer intimacy on a global scale matches our own brand-building initiatives."

Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with brands including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Calphalon, Irwin, Lenox, Levolor, Paper Mate, Dymo, Waterman, Parker, Goody, Technical Concepts and Aprica.

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Newell Rubbermaid Declares Dividend on Common Stock - Zibb.com

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the company's common stock. On an annual basis, this is an indicated rate of $0.20. The dividend is payable December 15, 2009, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009.

About Newell Rubbermaid

Newell Rubbermaid Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with sales of approximately $6 billion and a strong portfolio of brands, including Rubbermaid(R), Sharpie(R), Graco(R), Calphalon(R), Irwin(R), Lenox(R), Levolor(R), Paper Mate(R), Dymo(R), Waterman(R), Parker(R), Goody(R), Technical Concepts(TM) and Aprica(R).

This press release and additional information about Newell Rubbermaid are available on the company's Web site, www.newellrubbermaid.com.

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SOURCE: Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. 
Nancy O'Donnell, +1 (770) 418-7723 
Vice President, Investor Relations 
or 
David Doolittle, +1 (770) 418-7519 
Vice President, Corporate Communications

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Full-Service Interactive Agency LBi Atlanta Recognized by Microsoft and FWA - Zibb.com

LBi Atlanta, a full-service interactive agency that provides clients with a one-stop solution for all of their online marketing needs (www.lbiatlanta.com) today announced that it has been recognized by Microsoft and the Favourite Websites Awards, for its creative and technology innovation.

In a case study recently published on Microsoft.com, Microsoft outlined LBi Atlanta's technology solution that the agency produced on behalf of its client, Newell Rubbermaid, a global manufacturer of consumer brands such as Sharpie, Rubbermaid, Calphalon, among others. LBi Atlanta was selected by Newell Rubbermaid to develop its enterprise eBusiness platform using Microsoft technologies: Sharepoint 2007, Commerce Server 2007, and BizTalk for integrations. The result is a single, scalable, flexible platform upon which all Newell Rubbermaid brand sites will be based. In addition, LBi Atlanta is creating the brand sites for such Newell Rubbermaid brands as Rubbermaid.com, Gracobaby.com, Dymo, com and Calphalon.com -- all using Microsoft's suite of technology solutions. The Microsoft case study can be viewed at: http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/casestudy.aspx?casestudyid=4000005682

LBi Atlanta was also cited for its innovative creative and design work for its own website (www.lbiatlanta.com) by the Favourite Website Awards. The FWA is an international industry recognized award program established in 2000, showcasing websites that use cutting edge technology together with inspirational ideas. The FWA generates approximately 2.8 million unique visitors per day, and announced that www.lbiatlanta.com will be its site of the day on November 14th, 2009. The site features a unique navigational system using Flash Actionscript 3 and Papervision technologies. The Favourite Website Awards can be viewed at www.thefwa.com.

Joe Schab, LBi Atlanta's CEO and Managing Director said: "We are honored to be recognized by Microsoft and the FWA. As a global marketing and technology agency we strive each day to produce creative marketing campaigns supported by innovative technology solutions that drive measurable business value for our clients. That Newell Rubbermaid came to work with us on their eBusiness platform and brand websites is a privilege, but also a testament to our growing stature as a leading digital marketing and technology agency."

About LBi:

LBi is a global digital marketing and technology agency, blending insight, creativity and expertise to solve business problems. The largest genuinely full service agency of its kind in Europe, LBi provides the full range of digital capabilities, including digital strategy, branded content, service design, media, CRM, technology, managed hosting and support services. The Company employs approximately 1,400 professionals located primarily in the major European, American and Asian business centers; such as Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Brussels, London, Milan, Mumbai, New York, Paris and Stockholm. LBi is listed on Nasdaq OMX in Stockholm and NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam (symbol: LBI). www.lbi.com

For further information please contact:
Mike Gelfond
Vice President, Client Development
LBi Atlanta
+1 404 267 7616
mike.gelfond@lbi.com

Sarah Van Praagh
Head of PR
LBi UK
+44 20 7063 6141
sarah.vanpraagh@lbi.com

Eva Ottosson
Group Communications Manager
LBI International AB
+46 709 41 21 40
eva.ottosson@lbi.com


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Newell Rubbermaid Adds Unilever Executive Michael B. Polk to Its Board of Directors - Zibb.com

Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) today announced that Michael B. Polk has been elected to the company's board of directors, raising the total number of directors to 12. Polk, 49, is President of Unilever Americas with responsibility for $18 billion in combined North America and Latin America sales.

Since joining Unilever in 2005, Polk has streamlined the company's Americas organization and optimized the diverse mix of food, hygiene and personal care items in Unilever's product portfolio. He is credited with accelerating growth and profitability by improving efficiencies and encouraging the flow of ideas and product innovations across borders. Under Polk's leadership, Unilever was named Wal-Mart's Supplier of the Year in 2008.

"Michael brings outstanding global marketing, consumer innovation and operations leadership to our board," said William D. Marohn, Chairman of Newell Rubbermaid's board of directors. "He has overseen billion-dollar brands, managed portfolios of diverse product categories and navigated complex geographies--all very relevant to the growth and transformation of Newell Rubbermaid."

"Our organization will greatly benefit from Michael's insights and experience," said Mark Ketchum, Newell Rubbermaid's President and Chief Executive Officer. "His strategy of achieving consumer intimacy on a global scale matches our own brand-building initiatives."

Before Unilever, Polk held positions of increasing global responsibility during 18 years at Altria Group, culminating in the role of Group Vice President and President, Nabisco Biscuit & Snacks with a $5.5 billion portfolio of brands. He was responsible for the integration of Nabisco into Kraft Foods, which required merging Nabisco's in-store merchandising system, leveraging Kraft's branding power and restructuring manufacturing operations. While at Altria he also led Kraft's Asia/Pacific Region and Kraft's U.S. Post Cereal Division.

Polk began his career at Procter & Gamble in industrial engineering and product development. He is a board member of the Retail Industry Leadership Association, and has been named to Business Week magazine's "CEOs of Tomorrow" list and the "Power 50" list in Supermarket News. A graduate of Cornell University, he also holds an MBA from Harvard University.

About Newell Rubbermaid

Newell Rubbermaid Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with sales of approximately $6 billion and a strong portfolio of brands, including Rubbermaid(R), Sharpie(R), Graco(R), Calphalon(R), Irwin(R), Lenox(R), Levolor(R), Paper Mate(R), Dymo(R), Waterman(R), Parker(R), Goody(R), Technical Concepts(TM) and Aprica(R).

This press release and additional information about Newell Rubbermaid are available on the company's Web site, www.newellrubbermaid.com.

SOURCE: Newell Rubbermaid

Newell Rubbermaid 
Nancy O'Donnell, 770-418-7723 
Vice President, Investor Relations 
or 
David Doolittle, 770-418-7519 
Vice President, Corporate Communications

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Video: Stocks to Watch - International Paper, Allergan, Newell Rubbermaid - Zibb.com

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International Paper Receives More than $71 Million of Alternative Fuel Tax Credits, Shares Rise Almost 13%; Allergan Shares Rise Over 10% After Rumors of Buyout from GlaxoSmithKline; Newell Rubbermaid Cuts Quarterly Dividend for Second Time in Two Months, Shares Fall Over 5% (Bloomberg News)

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Calphalon Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities Calphalon, a division of Newell Rubbermaid, has excellent opportunities for aggressive, self-motivated individuals to work in our fast-paced, multi-faceted environment. Calphalon offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and has opportunities for future advancement.

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Measured Thoughts: Newell Rubbermaid - BetterManagement.com

With brands as well recognized as Rubbermaid, Sharpie, and Levolor Blinds, Newell Rubbermaid is a brand-driven company. Growing brands that matter to consumers is central to the company's success. Ted Woehrle is responsible for marketing and brand management on a global basis.

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NAIOP's Development Magazine - Special Section Article

Newell Rubbermaid’s new 407,412-square-foot West Coast distribution facility at Southern California Logistics Centre features 32’ ceilings, ESFR sprinklers, high rack storage and ample office space.

http://www.naiop.org/developmentmag/specialsections/200704indexb.cfm

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Product Manager, Content Strategy - MIMIO at Newell Rubbermaid in Cambridge, MA | Jobster

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