Made For Work That Matters
We celebrate the ones who make big things possible. The hard workers who make the world work. Rubbermaid Commercial Products delivers product solutions with the best, most durable materials made to last longer, stay stronger, clean deeper, work harder, and keep people safer.
With our BRUTE Containers, you can remove liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and safety, so your team can keep their home court advantage.
View Products View ProductsOur microfiber cloths, HYGEN mops, and WAVEBRAKE mopping sytems reduce germs, creating a safer environment so patients can heal.
View Products View ProductsBuilt to stand up to any environment with long-lasting quality and classic designs to complement facility aesthetics.
View Products View ProductsWith easy cleaning products designed for comfort and convenience, we make it second-nature to create germ-free work environments.
View Products View ProductsWith our strong, dependable BRUTE utility carts and Tilt Trucks, you can work smarter, faster, and safer to keep factories firing on all cylinders.
View Products View ProductsOur wide range of safety products alert patrons and staff of hazards, preventing slip, trips and falls.
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It began in 1958 when a salesman was assigned by Rubbermaid Inc. to call on hotels to sell doormats and bathmats. His sales pitch was the start of Rubbermaid’s institutional business, formally established as Rubbermaid Commercial Products.
1958
We became a separate entity from Rubbermaid, Inc. and a new 145,000 squarefoot plant was built in Winchester, Virginia to manufacture and market products for commercial and institutional markets. The iconic BRUTE® container was born.
1968
Manufacture and bring to market our first resin mop bucket.
1974
Following a decade of highly successful growth and development, we begin expanding outside of the Winchester area and build a second facility in Cleburne, Texas.
1978
Pioneer the development of high-performance industrial, cleaning and agricultural products, and solidify a market leadership position that would remain in place for years to come.
1984
Leading the way with innovation, we develop our the first touch-free automated soap system, beginning our legacy of washroom innovation.
1985
Acquire SECO Industries of Cleveland, Tennessee, a leading manufacturer of textile floor care products and other sanitary maintenance products.
1986
With continued success, we set our sights to international expansion, continued innovation and environmental initiatives.
1992
We are named America’s Most Admired Corporation by Fortune magazine.
1994
Newell Brands acquires Rubbermaid Commercial Products, marking the beginning of a period of change within the organization.
1999
We introduce our innovative WaveBrake® Mop Bucket to the market. Designed to tackle the common problem of splashing in traditional mop buckets, this new model incorporates internal baffles that effectively break up waves, resulting in a 40% reduction in splashing.
2005
We develop the revolutionary 44-gallon Vented BRUTE®, a groundbreaking container in its class. By incorporating innovative venting channels, we made liner removal up to 50% easier.
2007
We acquire United Metal Receptacle, a producer of decorative waste management and smoking management products and accessories for the commercial facilities market.
2007
We celebrate 50 years of business and of the BRUTE® container.
2018
We are proud to stand behind the design, quality, materials, and workmanship that goes into every RCP product.
