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2006 ANNUAL REPORT
you see a shopper...

Table of contents

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    2 0 0 6 A N N U A L R E P O R T you see a shopper...

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    ... they work, live and play. Our products and brands are organized into four segments - Office Products, Cleaning, Organization & Décor, Tools & Hardware and Home & Family. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That M atter TM while leveraging the benefits of being one company...

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    we see a connection at every life stage. BIRTH START SCHOOL ON THE JOB NEW HOME SECOND CAREER RETIREMENT 01

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    ... Commercial's Brute® trash cans, Microfiber cleaning products and WaveBrake® mop buckets give professionals the performance they want and the durability they demand on the job site. Rubbermaid Home's Configurations® closet organization and Fast Track® garage organization systems keep the house...

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    ... top line growth by leveraging its strong brand recognition and market presence with its fashion forward window covering designs and drapery hardware offering. highlights While the collective sales growth in these businesses was modest in 2 0 0 6 , our established positions in the commercial and...

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    ..., known for best-in-class results. This simple statement has become our guiding light as we transform our business model, strategy and culture to achieve sustainable excellence. and integrate these insights into our product development, What you see today is truly a new Newell Rubbermaid. We have...

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    ... work of the men and women of Newell Rubbermaid, 2 0 0 6 was a watershed year. We continue to transform our manufacturing and sourcing footprint. Our goal is to achieve best total delivered cost through increased capacity utilization, more production located in low-cost countries and strategic use...

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    ...dynamics. We know that Newell Rubbermaid has what it takes to become best-in-class, and we will continue to invest in its long-term success. Thank you for your continued support. standard business processes and create cost savings across the company. Finally, we are transforming our culture to one...

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    In 2006, we launched Waterman and Parker's " store-within-a-store" concept to offer consumers the exceptional design and feel of finely crafted writing instruments in a luxury atmosphere. Geographically located in three of the world's major fashion epicenters - Paris, Shanghai and London - these ...

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    ..., don't wake the baby. An innovative idea from Newell Rubbermaid brings the digital age to the nursery, letting parents see and hear their baby with the clarity of digital video and sound. The new Graco® imonitorTM Digital Color Video Baby Monitor broadcasts in high-resolution color up to 600 feet...

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    ...go. The most important part of the sleek, Euro-styled Graco® TrekkoTM three-wheel stroller isn't the stroller. It's the passenger. Newell Rubbermaid designed the TrekkoTM stroller to provide infants with maximum safety, comfort and fun. From its sturdy wheels to its padded seats and 5-point safety...

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    ...black and white. When it comes to adding more color to the classroom, Sharpie has the right solution. Eight in ten students say words are easier to remember in color. Good thing Sharpie® markers come in forty colors, eighteen tip sizes and twentyseven product families. From metallic inks to yellow...

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    ... quite another to meet them. Here at Newell Rubbermaid, we are working hard every day to do just that. We keep our eyes on the big picture - creating Brands That MatterTM by looking beyond our brands to the people who use them. We're building a detailed understanding of our target consumers and are...

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    ...22% 2006 25% 2007* 30% 2008* * projected numbers a portfolio of Brands That M atter. TM Newell Rubbermaid brands are Brands That Matter, TM for the home, business or commercial marketplaces. They meet consumer needs. For the professional consumer, we offer numerous quality products that help...

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    ... a cleaner, safer way to get the job done. Clean technology. Just as Rubbermaid Foodservice revolutionized kitchen storage, Rubbermaid Commercial has revolutionized cleaning - launching a steady stream of highly engineered commercial solutions. Our products are differentiated by their ability to...

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    ..., remote control and top-down openings. you see a window covering... ® The decorator touch. Some people buy new furniture to change the décor of a room. But thanks to Amerock, all it really takes is decorative hardware - Amerock's GalleriaTM brand. GalleriaTM is an integrated luxury line of...

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    ..., DYMO is a good fit with our Office Products group. During 2006, we divested businesses that did not have a strategic fit, including Home Décor Europe, Little Tikes and Newell Cookware Europe. The businesses that remain in our portfolio today represent a core from which we can grow. While we...

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    ... is a growing opportunity for Newell Rubbermaid, especially in the Small Office/Home Office market. Our brands help in a variety of ways, from addressing mailing labels to capturing information from business cards to organizing a desktop. 2001 2006 2008* sourced* * 17% 37% 50% manufactured...

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    ... StampsTM software and a postage scale that handles up to 5 lbs. with ease, reducing trips to the post office - saving valuable time. They're indispensable in any home office. And they're just the beginning of a variety of innovative new products that use our DYMOTM print engine. SECOND CAREER 17

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    ...are experiencing the joys of cooking. And 78 million baby boomers are looking at retirement as a time to try new things. you see a pan... The right tool for the job. The Calphalon ® line of kitchen gadgets will be designed to do one thing: work hard so you don't have to. Tenderizing meat, cutting...

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    ... in North America. Our opportunities are endless. We are collaborating across business units in important areas such as new product design and sharing best practices. We are cross-pollinating ideas and processes through teamwork. We are all part of a single culture. We are one Newell Rubbermaid. we...

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    ... had been associated with Case Western Reserve University in various capacities since 1 9 7 6 . Dr. Cowen is currently a Director of American Greetings Corporation, Forest City Enterprises and Jo-Ann Stores. Elizabeth Cuthbert M illett has been the owner and operator of Plum Creek Ranch, United...

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    ...President & Chief Information Officer Age 55 Joined company 2005 James M . Sweet Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Communications Age 54 Joined company 2004 The Cover and Narrative sections are printed on Utopia Two - manufactured with Green Power (renewable energy sources). The...

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    we are a new Newell Rubbermaid. Ne w e l l Rubbe rma i d I nc . 1 0 B Glen lak e Park way, Su ite 3 0 0 , Atlan ta, GA 3 0 3 2 8 www.n ewellru b b erm aid .c om