Newell Brands controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Sistema workplace conditions during COVID-19 lockdown
Workers at the company’s Sistema facility in Auckland were reported to have raised concerns about distancing and protective equipment during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. Following a WorkSafe New Zealand visit, workers were told they could stay home on full pay during the four-week lockdown.
2003
Criticism of Rubbermaid merger integration
The Rubbermaid combination was criticized for poor financial performance and integration execution. Businessweek later characterized it as a “merger from hell,” while the company recorded a substantial goodwill write-off after the transaction.
Criticism over factory closures and relocations
Newell Rubbermaid faced criticism in the United Kingdom over factory closures and the relocation of production associated with Parker Pen and tool brands including Berol, Record, and Marples.