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Rubbermaid Steel Containers Provide Fire Safety with Style

Winchester, Va. (October 12, 2000) – (ATLANTA, ISSA) New Steel Waste Containers from Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) combine upscale asthetics with commercial-grade performance, making them ideal for use wherever style and fire safety are a priority.

Choose from stainless steel or a colorful line of powder-coated models. Stainless finishes include mirror, satin and brass-on-mirror made from 304 stainless steel for durability and optimum corrosion resistance. Heavy-gauge steel construction gives structural strength while stainless bottoms help protect delicate floor surfaces from rust and abrasion. Dome Top version features self-closing stainless steel doors to conceal waste and contain odors. Black vinyl trim on side openings helps prevent injuries. Smoking versions include Ash/Trash Funnel and Sand Top options. All containers include galvanized or plastic liners to contain leakage. Steel Containers extend RCP’s complete line of metal, fiberglass, stone panel and plastic waste containers, providing quality choices for virtually any environment including: airports, healthcare facilities, hotels, retail stores and office buildings.


Rubbermaid Commercial Products, headquartered in Winchester, Va., is an ISO 9001 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 service, sanitary maintenance, waste handling, material transport and safety products. A 1999 merger joining Rubbermaid Inc. with the Newell Co. formed Newell Rubbermaid Inc., a $7 billion global product powerhouse. Today, RCP remains a division of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and continues to develop innovative products.

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