|
|
|
e-News
|
|
Progressive's collapsible salad spinner takes gold at Housewares Design Awards |
02.05.2010
|
NEW YORK-Winners of the Best of the Best 2010 Housewares Design Awards were announced Feb. 3 at the New York Marriott Marquis here.
The Collapsible Salad Spinner from Progressive International Corp. won the coveted "Best of the Best - Gold" Award.
STORY CONTINUES BELOWAdvertisement
The "Best of the Best - Silver" Award went to the Chicago Metallic Lasagna Trio from Focus Products Group LLC.
Nellie's PVC-Free Dryerballs from Batten Industries won the "Best of the Best - Bronze" Award.
The awards, often referred to as the "Oscars of Housewares Design," recognize the best-designed housewares products of the year. Products judged were introduced to the United States market between Oct. 1, 2008, and Sept. 30, 2009. No prototypes were allowed. An independent judging panel selected products based on superior design, appearance, function and originality.
The eco-friendly winners of the "Green House" Design Award - Batten Industries' Nellie's PVC-Free Dryerballs, Electrolux UltraSilencer Green and NextLife RainStore Rainwater Collection System - were recognized at the event.
Thirteen "Best in Category" Awards were also named.
The "Best in Category" winners were:
* Cook and Bakeware - Chicago Metallic Lasagna Trio from Focus Products Group LLC
* Cooking Electrics - Crock-Pot Trio Cook and Serve from Jarden Consumer Solutions
* Cutlery - Twin Profection 8-Inch Chef's Knife from Zwilling J.A. Henckels
* Floor Care Electrics - UltraSilencer Green from Electrolux
* Food Preparation Electrics - Ninja Master Prep Pro Food and Drink Maker from Euro-Pro Corp.
* Furniture - Innobella Destiny Table & Chair Collection from Meco Corp.
* Home Environment Electrics - AirTamer Air Purifier A710 from FilterStream Inc.
* Home Organization, Laundry & Non-Electrics Cleaning- Nellie's PVC-Free Dryerballs from Batten Industries
* Kitchen Hand Tools - Pro Tongs from iSi North America Inc.
* Kitchenware and Barware - Collapsible Salad Spinner from Progressive International Corp.
* Lighting, Home D?cor and Outdoor Living - RainStore Rainwater Collection System from NextLife
* Personal Care, Health and Garment Care - Magnifying Medi-Grip Bottle Cap Remover from Jokari/U.S. Inc.
* Tabletop - 360-Degree Grinder from Lifetime Brands Inc.
The Housewares Design Awards are presented with educational support by International Housewares Association, HomeWorld Business, and sponsorship by DuPont Teflon and the New York International Gift Fair.
For more information, visit www.housewaresdesignawards.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
