Neil Eibeler Appointed President of Rubbermaid Commercial Products

WINCHESTER, Va., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), the leader in innovative durable facility maintenance solutions, today announced that Neil Eibeler has been named President of the business, which is part of Newell Rubbermaid, a global marketer of consumer and commercial products.  In his capacity as President, Eibeler will be responsible for continuing RCP's successful track record of bringing innovative solutions to the industry while building an organizational culture consistent with Newell Rubbermaid's vision and values.  

Prior to this appointment, Eibeler was President of Newell Rubbermaid's IRWIN Construction Tools and Accessories global business unit.  During his eight years at Newell Rubbermaid, Eibeler also has served as President of the Rubbermaid/IRWIN Sales and Canada organizations, and most recently led the effort to combine IRWIN Tools and Power Tool Accessories into the  Construction Tools & Accessories (CT&A) global business unit.

"Neil's strong leadership skills will add tremendous value to RCP's business operations and workplace culture," said Bill Burke, Group President of Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products for Newell Rubbermaid. "Given Neil's success at IRWIN, we are confident that he and his leadership team at RCP will drive growth for that business."

"Rubbermaid Commercial Products is an outstanding brand that is well positioned in the marketplace," said Neil Eibeler, President, Rubbermaid Commercial Products.  "I am committed to realizing the vision we have for RCP and I am particularly honored to have the opportunity to work with all of the outstanding and dedicated employees at RCP."

About Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC

Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), headquartered in Winchester, Va., is a manufacturer of innovative, solution-based products for commercial and institutional markets worldwide. Since 1968, RCP has pioneered technologies and system solutions in the categories of food services, sanitary maintenance, waste handling, material transport, and safety products. RCP, an ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, is part of Newell Rubbermaid's global portfolio of brands and continues to develop innovative products. Visit www.rubbermaidcommercial.com.

SOURCE Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC