Spectrum Brands

Manufacturer of home essentials, pet supplies, and home pest control products

placeMiddleton, Wisconsin, United States calendar_todayFounded 1904 groups3,100 employees language spectrumbrands.com

Innovation

819 patent families (694 granted) — focus: Human necessities, Construction, Operations & transport, Electricity & electronics; filing pace slowing. Cited 32,857 times.

YearFilings
201571
2016152
2017231
2018185
2019153
2020119
2021148
2022177
2023172
2024103
202560
202613

Social engagement

Social engagement: 80K social following, 10 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.

Investor mix

5 investors on record; 2 have since exited.

Investor typeCountShare
Venture capital360%
Private equity240%

Hiring activity

Hires frequently

17 roles tracked across 6 of the last 12 months

30 Mar 2026 · Seasonal Merchandiser - Manchester, NH · Manchester

20 Mar 2026 · Quality Assurance Specialist - Carmel, IN · Carmel

14 Mar 2026 · Regulatory Specialist · St. Louis

10 Mar 2026 · District Merchandiser - Savannah, GA · Savannah

9 Mar 2026 · District Merchandiser - Jacksonville, FL · Jacksonville

Based on job postings tracked across public sources.

Recent activity

7 Jan 2026
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