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Work history: Began working at an integrated steel mill immediately after graduating from Auburn more than 40 years ago. Spent 20 years with another steel service center/steel tubing manufacturer in Birmingham before his father, John, and the Montgomery family bought Southland Tube in 1995. In my iPod: Dan Fogleberg, James Taylor, Karla Bonoff.
Newell Brands Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy New Zealand-based Sistema Plastics, a maker of food-storage containers, for $470 million, as the maker of Rubbermaid products continues to refine its portfolio. Newell also announced an agreement to buy Smith Mountain Industries, a candle maker, primarily under the WoodWick brand, for $100 million. Newell said both Smith Mountain and Sistema Plastics are growing faster than its... To Read the Full Story.