New line of vacuums, tilt trucks delivers more comprehensive cleaning
offering
ATLANTA, May 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newell Rubbermaid
(NYSE: NWL) today announced that its Commercial Products business unit is
expanding its core business into a significant near-neighbor category with
the launch of two powered equipment product lines -- commercial vacuums and
motorized tilt trucks. The new lines, which were developed based on
extensive customer and end-user research, position Commercial Products to
gain market share and build its brand by providing a more comprehensive
suite of cleaning solutions for its facilities maintenance customers.
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"Rubbermaid Commercial Products is the leading brand in durable
facility maintenance solutions," said Larry McIsaac, president of the
Commercial Products business unit. "We are continuing to leverage our brand
and our position in the marketplace to deliver new solutions in new
categories that make sense."
The Rubbermaid Commercial Products branded vacuum line-up is comprised
of seven upright and specialty models, including backpack-style and wet/dry
vacuums. In addition to the legendary Rubbermaid Commercial Products
ruggedness and durability, the products include a number of customer- and
end-user-desired features, including worker-friendly ergonomics, quiet
operation and functions that save time and enhance efficiency.
Additionally, all upright and backpack models are designated by the Carpet
and Rug Institute as Green Label approved, the standard in "green
cleaning."
Building on the brand's existing tilt truck line-up, Rubbermaid
Commercial Products' new Motorized Tilt Trucks offer an easier, safer and
more productive solution for transporting and maneuvering heavy loads. The
tilt trucks feature an ergonomic steering handle with two paddle controls
for safe continuous use, and a hinged frame design that enables trucks to
stay in the tilted position for easier loading and unloading. They are
useful tools for large venues like theme parks, stadiums, convention
centers, airports and manufacturing facilities.
About Newell Rubbermaid
Newell Rubbermaid Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a global marketer of
consumer and commercial products with sales of over $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), Bernzomatic(R) and Amerock(R). The
company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and has approximately 22,500
employees worldwide.
This press release and additional information about Newell Rubbermaid
are available on the company's Web site, http://www.newellrubbermaid.com .
NWL-PR
SOURCE Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
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CONTACT:
Nancy O'Donnell, Vice President, Investor
Relations, +1-770-407-3994, or Connie Bryant, Manager, Public
Relations, +1-770-407-3671, both of Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
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