ORLANDO, Fla. (February 7, 2007) - With the introduction of Frameworks, Rubbermaid is providing homeowners a solution for the most challenging storage and organization area of the home, the garage. Unlike traditional outdoor storage buildings, Frameworks is designed with neighborhood friendly architecture to look at home in any neighborhood. This unique structure has the ability to be customized with its innovative detachable dormer system, and its premium vinyl siding that can be painted to match the exterior color of most homes.

Rubbermaid Frameworks

In addition to its customizable appearance, it also boasts unrivaled security and durability. Frameworks features residential quality steel doors, individually keyed handles with heavy duty locking mechanisms, and a ten year warranty. It also features a patented roof system that makes consumer assembly much easier and carries a 30 year warranty. Its 8'6" x 11' footprint allows items that commonly clog up the garage such as mowers, bikes, and gardening equipment to be stored out of the way leaving space behind for the family car.

In addition to Frameworks at IBS, Rubbermaid will also showcase industry-leading storage and organization solutions for the closet and garage with Rubbermaid Configurations™ and Rubbermaid FastTrack™ respectively. Configurations kits are expandable for 3' - 6' and 4' - 8' closets, and available accessories include shoe shelves, sliding baskets, pants/tie/belt racks and extra shelves. Rubbermaid Configurations kits and accessories are currently available in national mass and home improvement retailers.

Rubbermaid FastTrack is a modular, hook-and-rail system that creates vertical and horizontal storage on garage walls. It is available in two lengths, 48" and 84" that hold up to 1,750 pounds and 2,000 pounds, and accommodates a variety of accessories and shelves for maximizing storage. FastTrack kits are easy to install and customize, and are currently available at home centers and hardware stores nationwide.

"More and more homeowners today are concerned with efficient use of space and staying organized," said Greg Bonsib, director of marketing for Rubbermaid Home Products division. "Configurations and FastTrack are proven closet and garage systems that allow homeowners to easily maximize space for storage. Frameworks simply complements these solutions with an outdoor option that is attractive and functional." Representatives from Rubbermaid will be on-hand at Booth W3083 throughout the show to discuss all the Rubbermaid products in further detail.

About Rubbermaid
Rubbermaid is a leader in developing high-quality, innovative storage and organization solutions for the home, business and outdoors - making everyday life easier. Widely recognized and trusted, Rubbermaid designs and manufactures a full line of consumer and commercial food storage containers and beverage dispensers, as well products to store goods and keep homes, closets, garages and outdoor living space clean and organized. Rubbermaid (www.rubbermaid.com) is a Newell Rubbermaid company.

Greg Bonsib
Rubbermaid
(330) 869-7113 office / (330) 242-1360
greg.bonsib@rubbermaid.com

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Fleishman Hillard
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