Sandy Springs-based Newell Rubbermaid said it will build a Design Center in Kalamazoo, Mich., and it’s expected to open by early 2014.
The new 40,000-square-foot facility will employ up to 100 designers for its consumer and commercial products. It will be located near other design centers opened by Herman Miller, Steelcase, Whirlpool, Stryker and Wolverine, the company said in a release. The center also be near Western Michigan University.
“Our new Design Center will be a best-in-class facility that enables us to attract the best international design talent to work on a wonderful portfolio of leading brands,” said Chuck Jones, chief design and research and development officer who was hired last September.
The company’s products include Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Calphalon and other well-known brands.
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