Newell Brands

Newell Brands is a prominent global consumer goods company known for its extensive portfolio of well-established brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, Coleman, and Yankee Candle. The company operates through three primary segments: Home and Commercial Solutions, Learning and Development, and Outdoor and Recreation. Its Learning and Development segment focuses on products for infants and children, as well as various writing instruments and art supplies. Newell Brands emphasizes innovation and consumer-centric strategies, aiming to enhance everyday experiences in various settings such as home, education, and outdoor activities. Additionally, the company produces custom-designed plastic and zinc products that address both industrial and consumer needs.

Chris Peterson

President and CEO

Mark Tarchetti

President

H Mullins

Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

21 past transactions

ChesapeakeBayCandle

Acquisition in 2017
Chesapeake Bay Candle Company, LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Rockville, Maryland, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of premium candles and home fragrance products. The brand is known for its stylish designs and unique, nature-inspired fragrances, which reflect the serene beauty of Maryland's shoreline. Chesapeake Bay Candle aims to enhance the ambiance of homes by providing high-quality fragrance solutions, appealing to millions of families globally. As of September 30, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Newell Brands Inc.

Morehouse College

Grant in 2017
Morehouse College, established in 1867 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a distinguished historically Black college that focuses on educating African-American men. As one of the few remaining all-male HBCUs, Morehouse has a legacy of nurturing leaders across various fields, including business, arts, and sciences. The institution offers a rigorous academic environment with small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention from faculty members who hold advanced degrees. Morehouse emphasizes the development of critical thinking, effective communication, and an appreciation for global cultures through its diverse instructional programs in business, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. In addition to academic growth, the college encourages students to engage in over 75 organizations and community service initiatives, fostering leadership and social responsibility. Morehouse actively seeks students committed to excellence and resilience, embodying the college’s mission to be a premier liberal arts institution dedicated to scholarship, service, and the pursuit of truth.

Smith Mountain Industries

Acquisition in 2016
Smith Mountain Industries, Inc., operating under the name Virginia Gift Brands, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fragrance delivery products for households across the United States. Established in 1990 and headquartered in Forest, Virginia, the company offers a diverse range of products including candles, large and mini diffusers, reed diffuser refills, spill-proof diffusers, sachets, home vent clips, car scents, and wax melts. Additionally, Smith Mountain Industries provides gift sets and novelty items, making its products available both online and through retail stores.

Sistema Plastics

Acquisition in 2016
Sistema Plastics, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in manufacturing food storage products, including plastic containers, lunch boxes, and various related items. The company serves households and individual consumers, achieving approximately $145 million in annual sales. By focusing on innovative design and functionality, Sistema has established a strong presence in the food storage market, catering to the needs of customers both domestically and internationally.

Bond

Acquisition in 2016
Bond is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that focuses on supporting visionary founders of high-growth Internet companies throughout their innovation and growth cycles. Launched in January 2019, Bond is a spinout of the Kleiner Perkins Digital Growth Fund and was founded by Mary Meeker along with Mood Rowghani, Noah Knauf, and Juliet de Baubigny. The firm aims to invest primarily in the information technology sector, providing resources and support to help emerging companies thrive.

Jarden

Acquisition in 2015
Jarden Corporation manufactures, markets, and distributes consumer products in the Unites States and internationally. The Outdoor Solutions segment offers camping and outdoor equipment;

Elmer's Products

Acquisition in 2015
Elmer's Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of consumer adhesives based in Westerville, Ohio, established in 1947. The company specializes in producing a wide range of glues and adhesives tailored for various applications, including crafts, hardware, home, office, and educational settings. In addition to traditional adhesives, Elmer's offers wood fillers for construction and repair, as well as foam and display boards suitable for crafts and school projects. The product line also includes paint markers, 3D paint pens, glitters, and watercolor brush pens, catering to the needs of crafters, parents, teachers, and DIY enthusiasts. Elmer's products are distributed through various retail channels, ensuring accessibility for consumers across the United States. Since 2015, Elmer's has operated as a subsidiary of Newell Brands Inc.

Baby Jogger

Acquisition in 2014
Baby Jogger, based in Richmond, Virginia, specializes in designing and manufacturing jogging strollers and all-terrain strollers. Founded in 1984, the company offers a range of products including urban and three-wheeled strollers, as well as accessories such as wind and rain canopies, bug canopies, liquid holsters, and carry bags. It also provides push chairs designed for children and adults with physical disabilities, along with related accessories. Additionally, Baby Jogger produces sun protection products for infants and toddlers, including car seat sunshades and weather shields. The company distributes its products through various retailers and its online store, catering to customers both domestically and internationally.

Bubba Brands

Acquisition in 2014
Bubba Brands, Inc. is a privately-held manufacturer based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in drinkware products such as mugs, tumblers, sport bottles, sport jugs, and bottles for children. With millions of products sold globally, the company has established expertise in understanding consumer preferences and delivering high-quality items that resonate with its audience. Bubba Brands fosters a creative and energetic corporate culture that encourages innovation and reflects a vibrant personality. Its commitment to producing beloved drinkware has positioned the company as a notable player in the beverage products market.

Shipwire

Venture Round in 2011
Shipwire provides [product fulfillment](http://www.shipwire.com) to growing product brands and retailers with [ecommerce order fulfillment](http://www.shipwire.com) services powered by a global warehouse network and a cloud logistics platform. Shipwire eliminates the hassle of storage and shipping, so merchants can focus on growth. Warehouse network includes locations in: Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, London, and Hong Kong. Shipwire allows brands to reduce shipping costs by locating inventory closer to buyers. Merchants send inventory to Shipwire warehouses and connect Shipwire to their online store, marketplace listings, or order systems. As orders flow to Shipwire, they are optimized for least-cost delivery and fulfilled from the warehouse located closest to the buyer. Shipwire is developer- and partner-friendly, with an [ecommerce affiliate partner program](http://www.shipwire.com/partners/). Shipwire publishes news about the platform and the logistics industry on their [Order Fulfillment Blog](http://www.shipwire.com/w/blog/).

Headsprout

Acquisition in 2011
Headsprout, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 1999 that specializes in computer-based learning programs aimed at teaching fundamental academic skills, particularly in reading. The company offers an online reading program that utilizes adaptive educational sequencing and differentiated instruction to cater to individual learning needs. Its software also features automated progress reports and a vocabulary-building engine, which collectively help users develop into capable and confident readers.

Aprica Kassai

Acquisition in 2008
Aprica Kassai is a manufactures strollers, car seats and other children products. The company is based in Osaka, Japan.

Technical Concepts LLC

Acquisition in 2008
Technical Concepts manufactures automated distinctive washroom hygiene systems. The company offers a range of automatic odor control products for the away-from-home restroom. The company's products include air fresheners; AutoClean Systems for urinals and toilets; AutoFaucet units and SST units; AutoFlush unit workhorse, clamp units, and unit for tank toilets; AutoFresh aerosol dispensers, gel dispensers, and pump dispensers.

Dymo

Acquisition in 2005
DYMO is a company that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of labeling solutions designed for various environments, including offices, warehouses, worksites, homes, and classrooms. Founded in California in 1958, DYMO revolutionized organization with the introduction of the first personal label maker, the embosser. Over the years, the company has expanded its offerings to include a variety of labeling products, such as manual label makers, desktop devices, and industrial portables, as well as advanced computer-connected products and software for creating and managing custom labels. Acquired by Esselte in the late 1970s and later sold to Newell Rubbermaid, DYMO has further broadened its product line to encompass contact management software, business card scanning solutions, mailing and shipping scales, and online postage services. Through innovation and strategic acquisitions, DYMO aims to be the leader in the labeling and identification market.

American Saw

Acquisition in 2003
American Saw & Mfg. Company engages in designing, testing, manufacturing, and marketing power tool accessories, hand tools, band saw blades, torches, solders, and accessories. Its band saw blades include carbide blades, bi-metal blades, carbon blades, wood cutting blades, sawing tools, and sawing fluids and lubricants.

IRWIN

Acquisition in 2002
IRWIN Industrial Tool Company manufactures and distributes professional grade hand tools and power tool accessories for trade professionals in the United States and internationally. It offers chisels, circular saw blades, clamps, drill bits, fastener drives, hammers, handsaws, impact accessories, levels and squares, linear edges, locking tools, marking tools, pipe wrenches, pliers and adjustable wrenches, screws and bolt extractors, screwdrivers, snips, tape measures, utility knives and blades, worksite products, and vises, as well as taps, dies, and sets.

Gillette - Stationery Products

Acquisition in 2000
Stationery Products, which includes the Paper Mate(R), Parker(R), and Waterman(R) writing instrument brand names and Liquid Paper(R).

Mersch

Acquisition in 2000
Mersch is a manufacturer and supplier of picture frames in Europe.

Holson Burnes

Acquisition in 1996
Holson Burnes is a manufacturer and marketer of photo albums and picture frames.

Berol Corporation

Acquisition in 1995
Berol is a British brand of stationery products, currently commercialized by Paper Mate. The company, based in Lichfield, England, produced pencils, pens and other items.

Decorel

Acquisition in 1995
Decorel Incorporated, a manufacturer and marketer of ready-made picture frames.
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