GERD may lead to Barrett's esophagus, a type of intestinal metaplasia, which is in turn a precursor condition for esophageal cancer. The risk of progression from Barrett's to dysplasia is uncertain, but is estimated at about 20% of cases.
The Newell Manufacturing Company was founded in Ogdensburg, New York in 1903 as a manufacturer of metal curtain rods.
The company was founded in 1949 and is based in Montevideo, Minnesota with a subsidiary in Matamoros, Mexico. SL Montevideo Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SL Industries Inc. 2002 Black Oak Avenue.