Rayovac 2009 Annual Report Download - page 10

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We also sell Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries and a variety of battery chargers under the Rayovac and VARTA brands.
Our other specialty battery products include camera batteries, lithium batteries, silver oxide batteries, keyless entry batteries and coin cells for use in
watches, cameras, calculators, communications equipment and medical instruments.
Pet Supplies
In the pet supplies product category we market and sell a variety of leading branded pet supplies for fish, dogs, cats, birds and other small domestic
animals. We have a broad line of consumer and commercial aquatics products, including integrated aquarium kits, standalone tanks and stands, filtration
systems, heaters, pumps, and other equipment, fish food and water treatment products. Our largest aquatics brands are Tetra, Marineland, Whisper, Jungle
and Instant Ocean. We also sell a variety of specialty pet products, including dog and cat treats, small animal food and treats, clean up and training aid
products, health and grooming aids, and bedding products. Our largest specialty pet brands include 8in1, Dingo, Firstrax, Nature’s Miracle and Wild
Harvest.
Electric Shaving and Grooming
We market and sell a broad line of electric shaving and grooming products under the Remington brand name, including men’s rotary and foil shavers,
beard and mustache trimmers, body trimmers and nose and ear trimmers, women’s shavers and haircut kits.
Electric Personal Care Products
Our electric personal care products, marketed and sold under the Remington brand name, include hair dryers, straightening irons, styling irons and
hair setters.
Portable Lighting
We offer a broad line of battery−powered, portable lighting products, including flashlights and lanterns for both retail and industrial markets. We sell
our portable lighting products under the Rayovac and VARTA brand names, under other proprietary brand names and pursuant to licensing arrangements
with third parties.
Home and Garden Control Products
In the home and garden control product category we currently sell and market several leading home and garden care products, including household
insecticides, insect repellent, herbicides, garden and indoor plant foods and plant care treatments. We offer a broad array of household insecticides such as
spider, roach and ant killer, flying insect killer, insect foggers, wasp and hornet killer, flea and tick control products and roach and ant baits. We also
manufacture and market a complete line of insect repellent products that provide protection from insects, especially mosquitoes. These products include
both personal repellents, such as aerosols, pump sprays and wipes as well as area repellents, such as yard sprays, citronella candles and torches. Our largest
brands in the insect control category include Hot Shot, Cutter and Repel. Our herbicides, garden and indoor plant foods and plant care treatment brands
include Spectracide, Real−Kill and Garden Safe. We have positioned ourselves as the value alternative for consumers who want products that are
comparable to, but sold at lower prices than, premium−priced brands.
Sales and Distribution
We sell our products through a variety of trade channels, including retailers, wholesalers and distributors, hearing aid professionals, industrial
distributors and OEMs. Our sales generally are made through the use of individual purchase orders, consistent with industry practice. Retail sales of the
consumer products we market
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