Newell Brands

Consumer goods distributor

Office supplies company Sanford Australia was bought by Newell Rubbermaid (now known as Newell Brands) in 1992, and later renamed Newell Austraia.

Small kitchen appliances

Set up in Australia in 1902 as a small branch of the American group, Chicago Flexible Shaft Company. Went through several name changes and ownership changes, including a stint of Australian ownership from 1987 until 2016 when Newell Brands took over ownership.

Consumer products

Mapa Spontex is managed from France, with a presence in around 112 countries. Part of Newell Brands since 2016.

Outdoor equipment and apparel

Founded in USA in 1974 and bought by K2 Sports in 2004, which became part of Newell Brands in 2016. In 2017 Newell sold K2 Sports to Kohlberg & Company, but kept Marmot.

Food storage containers

Founded in New Zealand in 1987, today their products are sold in 82 countries around the world. Acquired by Newell Brands in 2017.