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home & family
Among the most trusted names among consumers, Calphalon, Graco and Goody offer premium kitchenware,
infant and juvenile products and hair care accessories. Calphalon’s premium kitchenware offers professionals
and “ aspiring” chefs a broad selection of innovative cookware, bakeware, cutlery, barware, utensils and textiles,
while Graco makes sure the little ones are safe and sound whether at home, on the road or anywhere in
between. Goody’s hair care accessories fit the look of today’s active and style-conscious consumers.
tools & hardware
Through an expansive offering of hand tools, power tool accessories, propane torches, manual paint applicators
and cabinet and window hardware, IRWIN,
®Lenox®and our other brands help the professional trade and
weekend warrior get the job done right with greater safety, speed and productivity. Saw blades that cut faster
and last longer than the competition, drill bits that give smoother results no matter the surface, and innovative
hand tools that make traditional tasks easier and more comfortable are just a few of our answers to the
challenges at the work site. And for that perfect look as the final touch to a major renovation or a cost-
conscious update to the feel of a room, Amerock®hardware has the styles and finishes consumers prefer.
cleaning, organization & décor
We bring innovative commercial cleaning solutions, home organization systems and window fashions to
consumers through two of the most recognized names in the world – Rubbermaid®and Levolor.®Rubbermaid
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 in order, while Rubbermaid
Foodservice containers are a preferred choice among both individuals and institutions to safely and neatly
store ingredients and leftovers. The broad selection of styles, materials and colors make Levolor®and Kirsch®
window fashions a popular selection for adding that final touch to a room’s décor.
office products
As the global leader in writing instruments, labeling solutions and office organization, we offer a powerful
brand lineup led by the Sharpie,
®Parker, ®DYMO, ®uni-ball, ®Paper Mate, ®EXPO®and Waterman®brands,
among others. From the expansive selection of Sharpie® marker sizes and bold colors, and the ease of use and
professional quality of DYMO®labels, to the elegance and craftsmanship of Waterman®and Parker®fine
writing instruments, our products create the right first impression.
2004 2005 2006
net sales
($ billions)
2004 2005 2006
operating income††
($ millions)
2004 2005 2006
net sales
($ billions)
% of net sales
% of net sales
% of net sales
% of net sales
2004 2005 2006
operating income††
($ millions)
2004 2005 2006
net sales
($ billions)
2004 2005 2006
operating income††
($ millions)
2004 2005 2006
net sales
($ billions)
2004 2005 2006
operating income††
($ millions)
$1.7 $1.7
$2.0
$2.0 $1.9 $2.0
$1.2 $1.3 $1.3
$0.8 $0.8 $0.9
$262 $266 $287
$114
$146
$209
$182 $171
$185
$88
$104 $118
15.5% 15.5% 14.1%
5.7% 7.6% 10.5%
14.9% 13.6% 14.7%
10.9% 12.6% 12.9%
††For a reconciliation of operating income by segment to total operating income for Newell Rubbermaid Inc., refer to Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this annual report.