Tag: Dymo
Brooks takes the helm
 To many, Nicolin's departure from Esselte came as no surprise. The completion of the Dymo sale on 24 November not only allowed the CEO to cash in and count up, it also enabled...
Crisis talk
We hear it all the time. New product innovation is the lifeblood of the industry. And while this should ring true, there is concern that many vendors are falling well short. Whether it be...
Newell completes Dymo purchase
23 November 2005 – Freeport (IL): Newell Rubbermaid has announced it has completed its acquisition of label-writing brand Dymo for approximately $730 million. Dymo will be integrated into Newell's office products group. Mark Ketchum, CEO...
Dymo back on the box
18 October 2005 – Uxbridge (UK): Newell Rubbermaid, which acquired Dymo from Esselte for $730 million last summer, has confirmed it is to continue the TV campaigns that proved so successful for the brand...
Esselte Europe reshuffle
Esselte is reorganising its European business following the sale of its DYMO unit, in a drive to make the company more effective and efficient. As part of the reorganisation, Cezary Monko has been appointed...
Esselte steps up eastern European conquest
Despite having a small market of just 5.4 million people, Esselte has high hopes for Slovakia. "We began selling into the country in 1998 and had approximately $100,000 of sales in the first year,"...
New managing director at Esselte UK
4 October 2005 – Uxbridge (UK): Esselte UK has appointed Chris Exner as managing director, as part of the re-organisation of Esselte Europe that is in progress as a result of the company's forthcoming...
Esselte Europe reshuffle
8 September 2005 – Stamford (CT): Esselte is reorganising its European business following the sale of its DYMO unit, in a drive to make the company more effective and efficient. As part of the...
Newell maintains financial outlook
23 September 2005 – Atlanta (GA): Newell Rubbermaid has reaffirmed its financial outlook following the announcement of its plans to layoff 5,000 workers, as part of a three-year global initiative to cut costs. The...
Breaking news
OPI has always prided itself on being the number one information source for the OP industry. Whether it's a case of getting the key interviews at the key times or spreading news of major...
Newell’s $730m swoop for Dymo
Esselte has confirmed that it is to sell its Dymo division to Newell Rubbermaid for approximately $730 million in cash, as opi.net had exclusively reported on 26 July. Phil Damiano, the current president of Dymo,...
Q2 slip at United Stationers
Esselte has confirmed that it is to sell its Dymo division to Newell Rubbermaid for approximately $730 million in cash, as opi.net had exclusively reported on 26 July. Phil Damiano, the current president of Dymo,...
Esselte confirms Dymo sale to Newell
29 July 2005 – Stamford (CT): Esselte has confirmed that it is to sell its Dymo division to Newell Rubbermaid for approximately $730 million in cash, as opi.net had exclusively reported on Tuesday 26...
Newell linked with Dymo deal
26 August 2005 –Stamford (CT): Esselte is allegedly finalising the sale of its Dymo brand to Newell Office Products for between $600 million - $700 million, according to industry sources. opi.net also understands that Avery...
Profits up at Newell
29 July 2005 – Atlanta (GA): Newell Rubbermaid has reported a rise in Q2 profits, as cost cuts and higher selling prices offset high prices for raw materials. Net income from continuing operations was $103.5...
Marketing Society commends Dymo
16 June 2005 - Uxbridge (UK): Dymo has announced that it has been commended in the Marketing Society's 2005 awards. Dymo received the award for its 2004 marketing campaign which boosted sales of its...
Don’t stop moving
After disappointing results last year, three of Esselte's most senior executives describe the changes in OP and make a strong case for continuous innovation and evolution OPI: Gary, Esselte has always been a very...
Hidden science
After disappointing results last year, three of Esselte's most senior executives describe the changes in OP and make a strong case for continuous innovation and evolution OPI: Gary, Esselte has always been a very...
Esselte awards Euroffice
7 April 2005 - Uxbridge (UK): Euroffice.co.uk has won Esselte's Online Dealer Award for its success in retailing the manufacturer's heavily marketed Dymo label printer during 2004 to SMEs. The UK dealer topped a...
