Home & Garden Division of Spectrum Brands Holdings Earns Walmart Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
MADISON, Wis., May 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
United Industries Corporation, the Home & Garden division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), has been named the 2011 Outdoor Living Supplier of the Year by Walmart.
Walmart recognized United Industries for its exceptional sales and profit growth in the line of home and garden products it provides to Walmart stores nationwide. Walmart also recognized United Industries as an industry leader in regard to innovation, execution, and support of Walmart strategies.
Last year, Walmart also honored United Industries with its Outdoor Living Supplier Excellence Award.
"These awards illustrate the commitment United Industries has in delivering exceptional value and customer service to our retail partners," said Randy Lewis, vice president and general manager, United Industries. "This commitment is strengthened by our ability to develop and manufacture innovative and effective products at a value price for consumers."
United Industries manufactures and markets leading home and garden products that defend against insects, eliminate unwanted weeds, and enhance home gardening. United Industries brands sold in Walmart's Outdoor Living department include Cutter(R), Spectracide(R), Garden Safe(R), and Schultz(R). United Industries also sells Hot Shot(R) and Repel(R) products in other departments in Walmart stores.
For more information about United Industries, visit www.unitedindustriescorporation.com.
About Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000 Index, is a diversified, global consumer products company and a leading supplier of batteries, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, personal insect repellents, and portable lighting. Helping to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, the Company offers a broad portfolio of market-leading and widely trusted brands, including Rayovac(R), Remington(R), Varta(R), George Foreman(R), Black & Decker(R), Toastmaster(R), Tetra(R), Marineland(R), Nature's Miracle(R), Dingo(R), 8-in-1(R), Littermaid(R), Spectracide(R), Cutter(R), Repel(R), and Hot Shot(R). Spectrum Brands Holdings' products are sold by the world's top 25 retailers and are available in more than 1 million stores in more than 120 countries around the world. Spectrum Brands Holdings generated net sales of $3.1 billion from continuing operations in fiscal 2010. For more information, visit www.spectrumbrands.com.
SOURCE: Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
For United Industries Corporation Mike Slatin, 314-982-8661 michael.slatin@fleishman.com or Spectrum Brands Holdings David Prichard, 608-278-6141 david.prichard@spectrumbrands.com