Jarden Corporation (JAH)

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Exchange: NYSE       Sector: Consumer Goods       Industry: Housewares & Accessories

Jarden Corporation is a global consumer products company. Jarden is a provider of a range of consumer products. The Company operates in four business segments: Outdoor Solutions, Consumer Solutions, Branded Consumables and Process Solutions. Its sales are principally within the United States. The Company's international operations are mainly based in Asia, Canada, Europe and Latin America. On April 1, 2010, Jarden acquired the Mapa Spontex Baby Care and Home Care businesses of Total S.A.. On October 1, 2010, the Company acquired Aero Products International, Inc., a provider of air-filled mattresses under brand names, including Aero, Aerobed and Aero Sport. On December 17, 2010, Jarden acquired Quickie Manufacturing Corporation, is a supplier and distributor of cleaning tools and supplies. It sells its products through club stores, craft stores, direct-to-consumer channels, department stores, drugstores, grocery retailers, home improvement stores, mass merchandisers, online, specialty retailers, and wholesalers. Jarden Corporation was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Rye, New York.