Business
Newell Rubbermaid is buying Jarden Corp. in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $13.2 billion.
Dec. 14, 2015
Consumer products: The purchase would allow it to better exploit opportunities in Europe.
Oct. 22, 1998
Investing: Newell Rubbermaid’s variety of brands poses challenge
Sept. 18, 2011
* Newell Rubbermaid Inc., maker of Berol pens, Levolor blinds and other consumer products, said it cut 400 jobs at its Rubbermaid unit and lowered its second-quarter profit outlook because of promotional costs and a prolonged regulatory review of the Rubbermaid acquisition made in March.
June 2, 1999
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. agreed to sell its Anchor Hocking glassware business to Libbey Inc. for $332 million to focus on its Calphalon pots, Sharpie markers and Rubbermaid buckets and organizers.
June 19, 2001
It will cut 5,000 from its workforce and shut a third of its production plants to reduce costs and restructure.
Sept. 16, 2005
The increasing cost of plastic ingredients is forcing Newell Rubbermaid Inc. to lay off workers, scrap some of its basic home and office products and raise prices on other items by as much as 22%.
July 16, 2008
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. warned that profits in its second quarter and full year would be lower than expected because of slower economic growth in the U.S. and Europe and accelerated spending to improve its business.
July 12, 2001
Newell Rubbermaid Inc., which makes its eponymous containers and Sharpie markers, said it will trim its workforce by more than 10%, shake up its executive leadership and rework its organizational structure to help streamline the company.
Oct. 26, 2012
Consumer products: It is in talks with Newell Rubbermaid over its pens businesses, among others.
June 2, 2000