- Companies create an alternative PPE solution to quickly address diminishing supply of N95 respirators and masks for healthcare workers

- Dow and Whirlpool Corporation donating 1,000 respirators each to healthcare facilities in Louisiana, Michigan, and Texas

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation, Dow and Reynolds Consumer Products are pleased to announce a collaboration to provide much-needed respirators to the heroic men and women in healthcare who are working on the frontlines to combat the spread of COVID-19. The joint project is a protective piece of headgear and respirator system that will be manufactured and sold through WIN Health Labs, LLC, in addition to an initial donation to hospitals.

Dr. John Froggatt III, MD of Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph Michigan, receives the first box of PAPR units donated by Whirlpool Corporation, Dow, and Reynolds Consumer Products from Christian Gianni, President of WIN Health Labs and VP of Technology for Whirlpool Corporation. Dr. Froggatt is an infectious disease specialist in Saint Joseph, MI and has been practicing for 31 years.

"We are using our supply of N95 masks and respirators at a rate 10 times higher than normal," said Loren B. Hamel, MD, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph, Michigan, near Whirlpool Corporation's Global Headquarters. "These are some of the most critical medical supplies to help ensure the safety of frontline workers who are often in direct contact with patients infected with the virus."

The personal protective equipment (PPE) created by the joint team is a powered, air-purifying respirator, or PAPR, which takes the place of a traditional medical mask and visor and features a replaceable polyethylene hood. The clear hoods are both flexible and comfortable, and can quickly be replaced between patients.

Each of the companies was looking for ways to help, and through those efforts this unique collaboration was born. "Volunteers within each of the companies began reaching out to local healthcare providers to inquire how they could be helpful," said Christian Gianni, President of WIN Health Labs and VP of Technology for Whirlpool Corporation. "In order to accelerate the design process, we created a virtual, agile team that was able to go from paper to approved product in just seven weeks. Through this unique relationship and a huge amount of effort by a very talented group of people, we are now manufacturing respirators and are in a position to help our frontline healthcare providers."

Whirlpool Corporation designed, manufactured and assembled the headset. Dow provided the polyethylene resin for the hoods, and Reynolds Consumer Products, makers of Hefty® brand, designed and produced the disposable hood. Volkswagen of America brokered connections with materials and supply chain partners to source critical components.

"This collaboration is a testament to the private sector's continued commitment and quick actions to work across industries to innovate healthcare solutions at a time of unprecedented need," said Jim Fitterling, chairman and CEO, Dow. "Team Dow is proud to be a part of this effort, and to continue to contribute our time, talent and material science expertise in the fight against COVID-19." 

Two thousand units are being produced in the first phase for donation to hospitals located in regions where Whirlpool and Dow have operations, as well as other hospitals in need of PPE. To get the needed PPE to as many healthcare providers as possible, the Hefty® team is donating the first 1 million hoods. "We are pleased to be able to contribute to this solution to provide PPE that is both safe and effective. Supplies will be available so they can use a fresh barrier as needed," said CEO, Lance Mitchell, Reynolds Consumer Products. "Multiple companies providing their expertise have moved this project forward quickly at a time when it was most needed."

The response to COVID-19 is ongoing and will be for some time, according to Nicki Britten, health officer for the Berrien County, Michigan Health Department. "Without the needed PPE for our essential healthcare workers, we will continue to see further spread of the virus, ultimately resulting in more lives lost due to COVID-19."

The respirator is in production and is made available in a shortened time frame under guidelines set forth by the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization authority, which allows the agency to facilitate the availability and use of medical countermeasures needed during public health emergencies.

"We recognize the bravery and commitment of healthcare workers throughout this crisis," said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO, Whirlpool Corporation. "Working with Dow and Reynolds, we are honored to provide this critical equipment to frontline healthcare workers to help them protect themselves and their patients while they battle this pandemic."

About Whirlpool Corporation: 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the leading major appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 77,000 employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2019. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information about the company can be found at whirlpoolcorp.com.

About Dow 
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 109 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 36,500 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2019. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

About Reynolds Consumer Products 
Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN: Nasdaq) is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so you can enjoy what matters most. Our namesake Reynolds products include the iconic Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil, Reynolds Kitchens® parchment paper, plastic wrap, oven bags, and slow cooker liners. The Hefty® brand is known for strong, dependable waste bags, slider bags, plates and cups. For more information, visit ReynoldsKitchens.com and Hefty.com.

About WIN Health Labs, LLC 
WIN Health Labs, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, formed to provide, manufacture, and distribute covered countermeasures to help combat the COVID-19 public health emergency. More information can be found at WINHealthlabs.com.

News released by Whirlpool Corporation via PR Newswire on May 14, 2020.

Company working with local restaurants to prepare meals for those sacrificing

during COVID-19 pandemic 

LAKE FOREST, Ill., (May 11, 2020) – Reynolds Consumer Products, maker of Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil and other kitchen products, is donating meals throughout May to healthcare workers and first responders in its local plant and office communities.

The company is funding meal donations by teaming with nearly 15 local restaurants to donate meals to workers at hospitals and fire stations in Louisville, KY, Malvern, AR, Richmond, VA, Wheeling and Chicago, IL.

“As a company, we value bringing families together over mealtime, and all of us at Reynolds Consumer Products want to do as much good as we can for the essential workers in healthcare and first responders,” said Craig Cappel, President, Reynolds Business Unit. “Community is everything and providing a warm meal is a comfort that we hope shows the deep gratitude we have for those sacrificing their health and safety”

“We live and work in these communities and want to support local establishments that have been impacted in the wake of COVID-19 and are doing everything they can to stay afloat, so we identified restaurants in our hometown communities to purchase meals from directly,” added Cappel.

The company is coordinating the meal drop-offs to hospitals and fire stations in partnership with restaurant partners throughout the month.

Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN: Nasdaq) is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so you can enjoy what matters most. Our Reynolds® and Hefty® brand products help make mealtime easier with preparation, cooking, cleanup, and storage solutions. Our namesake Reynolds® products include the iconic Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil, Reynolds Kitchens® parchment paper, plastic wrap, oven bags, and slow cooker liners. For more information, visit ReynoldsKitchens.com

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Special Deliveries to Those We Love

LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 11, 2020-- Reynolds Consumer Products is excited to announce its newest media campaign from the Reynolds Wrap® brand marketing team. New TV creative was developed to address what is going on in the world today and highlight how we, as consumers, are adapting.

Consumers have turned to cooking and baking more than ever before. Many are making special deliveries of homemade items to celebrate missed events and to let people know they are thinking about them. 

In these moments of uncertainty, we are finding new ways to be close to those we love, even when we can’t be close. Let’s make it together.

The spot will air on cable and network television starting the week of May 11 and features an original song written and recorded specifically for Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil. Click here to view the spot.

About Reynolds Consumer Products
Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN: Nasdaq) is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so you can enjoy what matters most. Our Reynolds® and Hefty® brand products help make mealtime easier with preparation, cooking, cleanup, and storage solutions. For more information, visit ReynoldsConsumerProducts.com.

LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 8, 2020-- Reynolds Consumer Products is excited to announce its newest media campaign from the Hefty® brand marketing team developed to thank essential workers and stay-at-home heroes during the pandemic.

The new campaign features Hefty® spokesperson John Cena as the narrator in the ‘Start Again’ spot. This ad recognizes the critical role of garbage collectors that help keep us moving during this difficult time.

He also appears in a ‘Stronger Than You Think’ selfie video, along with images of everyday people making the “new normal” of COVID-19 prevention work.

This campaign will be live on TV and Facebook throughout the month of May – watch the commercials live on channels such as The Food Network, HGTV, and TLC. You can also check out the videos at the Hefty® YouTube channel here.

A big thank you to our employees and essential workers everywhere – Stay Strong!

About Reynolds Consumer Products
Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN: Nasdaq) is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so you can enjoy what matters most. Our Reynolds® and Hefty® brand products help make mealtime easier with preparation, cooking, cleanup, and storage solutions. For more information, visit ReynoldsConsumerProducts.com.

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Today Reynolds Consumer Products announced a monumental milestone for its groundbreaking Hefty^® EnergyBag^® program. The innovative program, stemming from the brand’s commitment to helping create end-of-life solutions for plastic waste across the United States, has officially diverted over one million pounds of hard-to-recycle plastics from landfills. National Geographic estimates that as of 2017, 79% of plastic waste in the United States ends up in landfills, which includes hard-to-recycle plastics such as candy wrappers, packing peanuts, straws and foam carry-out containers. The Hefty^® EnergyBag^® program gives consumers in participating markets the ability to collect these hard-to-recycle items and see them converted into valuable resources rather than getting taken out with the trash.

“We are really proud of surpassing our ambitious goal of diverting one million pounds in just three years,” said Lindsey Walter, Director of the Hefty^® EnergyBag^® program. “We are grateful to the many people and communities out there who have embraced this program as something we can all do together to make our world a little bit better.”

In partnership with Dow and other community collaborators, the Hefty^® EnergyBag^® program was set up to complement existing recycling programs, allowing hard-to-recycle plastics to be picked up at curbside. Participants simply place hard-to-recycle plastics in the Hefty^® orange bag, tie the bag when full and place it in their curbside recycling cart or bin. Once collected, the plastics are converted into valuable resources including fuel and new plastic products like park benches, composite decking and concrete blocks. The signature bright orange bags used for collection make it easy for recycling facilities to separate and forward the materials they cannot process, so the hard-to-recycle plastics don’t contaminate other recycling streams.

“We are grateful for Hefty’s partnership and their ability to help galvanize people so that we all can do our part to help minimize hard-to-recycle waste by converting it into valuable resources,” said Julie Zaniewski, Dow’s North America sustainability director for Packaging & Specialty Plastics. “We are encouraged by people’s desire to be a part of the program and the impressive growth it has seen thus far.”

Since inception in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2016, the EnergyBag^® program has expanded to 13 communities across the United States, making it available to more than 500,000 households.

“Though the EnergyBag^® program on its own cannot eliminate all the issues associated with plastic waste, we are proud to have created a mechanism that allows people to do their part in partnership with us,” said Walter. “We have aggressive expansion goals and are working to identify more end uses of the materials as quickly as possible.”

Consumers can learn more about the Hefty^® EnergyBag^® program, including whether their community participates, and can also sign up to request the program in their city by visiting www.heftysustainability.com.  

About Reynolds Consumer Products

Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN: Nasdaq) is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so you can enjoy what matters most. Our Reynolds^® and Hefty^® brand products help make mealtime easier with preparation, cooking, cleanup, and storage solutions. For more information, visit ReynoldsConsumerProducts.com and HeftyEnergyBag.com.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 109 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 36,500 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2019. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

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Reynolds Wrap® and Reynolds Kitchens® have redefined the Thanksgiving turkey, one recipe at a time. In our third year of inspiring families — and the internet — with flavorful new classics, we’re excited to debut our two Flavor Blasted Turkeys for the 2019 Thanksgiving season: Reynolds Wrap® Mac & Cheese Turkey and Reynolds Kitchens® Pumpkin Spice Turkey, recipes now available on ReynoldsKitchens.com

 “Reynolds has loved combining popular yet beloved flavors with Thanksgiving turkey recipes over the last three years,” said from Lisa Smith, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Reynolds Consumer Products. “The consumer response has been incredible, and we hope to continue to inspire people to bring a little more fun and lightheartedness to their holiday dinner tables.”

The holidays can be a stressful time, and everyone can relate to uncomfortable personal conversations with family and friends that you would rather avoid.

Hefty® is here to save you from these dreaded conversations with limited-edition cups featuring pre-written answers to the most common awkward questions.

With fun sayings like “Ask about my furbaby” and “Yes, I’m single and happy,” limited edition Hefty® Party Cups are available for $2.99 at www.heftypartycupssavetheholidays.com.

The limited-edition cups are available in a 20-count bag featuring 10 unique sayings per bag:

• Yes, I’m single and happy
• Ask about my furbaby
• Diet starts Monday
• I’m funemployed
• No comment
• Don’t ask who I’m voting for
• Accepting $, not advice
• #thankful
• Bottoms Up
• ______  (fill in the blank)

The cups are available in limited quantities and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Manufacturing Day is a day to recognize and thank all our hard-working employees and to share the opportunities in manufacturing in our local communities.

Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for our manufacturing facilities to invite local students, educators, business people, and politicians from to our facilities to showcase our exceptional opportunities and to inspire the next generation of future employees.  

Key messages about today’s manufacturing include:

• Manufacturing jobs are more technical than ever, leveraging computers and automation.
• Skilled trades, including electricians and maintenance engineers, are in high demand.
• Careers in manufacturing offer opportunities to learn and move up, i.e., pay for skill.

Reynolds Consumer Products is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so you can enjoy what matters most. Our Reynolds® and Hefty® brand products help make mealtime easier with preparation, cooking, cleanup, and storage solutions. Our namesake Reynolds® products include the iconic Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil, Reynolds Kitchens® parchment paper, plastic wrap, oven bags, and slow cooker liners. The Hefty® brand is known for strong, dependable waste bags, slider bags, plates, and cups. Our products are available in the U.S. and internationally, including the Alcan® and Diamond® brands, which are leaders in their markets. For more information, visit ReynoldsKitchens.com and Hefty.com.

LAKE FOREST, Ill., - September, 4, 2019 – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (the “Company”),  the consumer products business unit of Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the Company’s proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The initial public offering is expected to commence after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions. There is no assurance that the initial public offering will be completed.

This press release is being made pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction.

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