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K i t c h e n w a r e N e w s & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w S h o w D a i l y 1 0 5 S u n d a y, M a r c h 0 3 , 2 0 1 3 it easy to add flavor to your water. Why glass, you ask? The hydration market has been dominated by plastic and stainless steel bottles for a long time, but consumer trends are changing! People want healthy alternatives that are better for the environment, and glass is where it's at. Glass is a non-porous material, which means you won't find bacteria lurking in your bottle or chemi- cals leaching into your water, like in a plastic bottle. Glass is also one of the most natural manmade materials, and is 100 percent recyclable. This means it can be recycled over and over again without losing purity or impacting its quality. Using glass rather than plastic or stain- less steel for your everyday bottle is infi- nitely better for you and the Earth. In addition, more nutritionists and health experts are recommending their clients drink lemon water. Adding fresh lemon juice to your water is a great way to make your recommended 64 ounces a day more palatable, without the added sugar, cost and waste of pre-packaged Wherever Water (Con't. from p. 1) beverages. That is why Full Circle has devel- oped the patent-pending Wherever Water glass beverage bottle, which keeps your water healthier and better tasting than other plastic and steel bottles, and allows you to have fresh lemon water on-the-go all day. And fear not, the hour-glass shape of the bottle is protected by sili- cone padding and a Tritan™ lid that absorbs the impact when the bottle is dropped, helping to avoid breakage! The 20-oz. Wherever Water Lemon Water On-the-Go Bottle by Full Circle is 100 percent BPA free and dishwasher safe. It comes in four stylish colors: blackberry, lime green, raspberry pink and blueberry and retails for $19.99. Come by booth N7119 to see a sample and learn more about Full Circle's free floor rack promotion! For more info, visit www.fullcirclehome.com or email info@fullcirclehome.com. responsible alternative materials. Joanne Sullivan, Owner of Totally Bamboo talks more about the compa- ny's plans for 2013. KNSD: Your company is known for cutting edge design. So what's new this year? JS: One of the more exciting additions is "The Tree of Life"… a 100 percent bamboo serving and cutting board, which at first glance looks like a cross section of a wood log and tree growth rings. Look a little closer, they are in fact images of hundreds of animals… lions, tigers, bears and more! The boards are perfect for any party, every- day use, bridal showers or the ideal Father's Day present. All animals and humans depend on trees for food, shel- ter and what we seem to forget oxygen to sustain a healthy life." Also, Totally Bamboo's laser serv- ing and cutting boards feature bold exciting images etched across the entire serving surface of one side, making the top surface "art for the kitchen," while the reverse side is super for cutting, slicing, just about anything. Functional serving and cut- ting boards never looked so good! This year we have also incorporat- ed cork as a new visual ascent. Our four cork boards utilize two of the world's most sustainable and renew- able natural materials present today including "Moso" bamboo for its strength, density and proven versatility and cork for its natural resistance to water, heat and staining. Cork is dense, durable and will not dull the sharpest of premium cutlery. It is harvested every eight to 10 years from the bark of the cork tree which is known to live for hundreds of years. KNSD: What is your main line of business? JS: Totally Bamboo is and has been Totally Bamboo (Con't. from p. 1) the market leader in bamboo cutting boards, bowls, serving ware, kitchen prep tools and accessories. This year we are also introducing several items perfect for the gift industry that have beautiful surface designs yet are also fully functional. KNSD: What makes your company unique? JS: Totally Bamboo developed the original food-safe laminated bamboo material and the process of making bamboo cutting boards and bamboo bowls. We set the standard for bamboo products widely seen and used today. KNSD: What was the most successful program for 2012? JS: We introduced "Colors by Totally Bamboo" combining silicone and bam- boo. It brought a burst of color, liven- ing up the best of kitchens. Our offer- ings included cutting boards with non- skid silicone rails and rims preventing the board from slipping during use. Also, our non-skid silicone coasters and trivets and our Grippy Salad Hands, perfect for tossing salads. KNSD: What is your greatest chal- lenge for 2013? JS: Like every year, giving our valued customers and ultimately the consumer great product, super design, unparal- leled quality and the best customer service in the industry. We have and always will concentrate on these goals; that's what makes us the leader. For more information, visit booth S2157 at the International Home + Housewares Show. Be sure to check out www.totallybamboo.com and call 760-471-6600. knowledge and created the finest bake- ware available. Founded in 1959 by John and Russell Bundy, Bundy Industries began as an industrial recoating operation. Over the years, various services were added and, today, the company utilizes four manu- facturing centers and 18 recoating plants. The family company now employs more than 500 individuals with 35 family members. The compa- ny's effect on the economy is pro- found. Servicing 95 percent of the North American market, nearly every loaf of bread, bun or roll is baked in the company's pans. Notable cus- tomers include: McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Sara Lee, Pepperidge Farm, Hostess, Flowers and Bimbo. Four years ago, third-generation fami- ly members wanted to offer consumers the opportunity to purchase true com- mercial bakeware for their homes. USA Pan bakeware has been designed with the same standard fea- tures of industrial baking pans. Each pan is constructed of aluminized steel, the material of choice for commercial bakeries. Metal thicknesses have been selected that facilitate even heat distri- bution and maximum service life. The company's pans are also manufactured with aluminized steel wires in the rims to provide strength, and resist warping and corrosion. Each pan is coated with AMERICOAT© Plus, a proprietary sil- icone coating that nearly all commer- cial bakers prefer over dark non-stick coatings. The company's clear, non- stick, environmentally friendly coating USA Pan (Con't. from p. 1) is specifically formulated for superior baking and easily cleaned. AMERI- COAT Plus coating does not contain PTFE or PFOA. Another unique fea- ture of USA Pan bakeware is the fluted surface design. This surface maxi- mizes pan strength and reduces warp- ing, denting and other effects of every- day use. The fluted surface facilitates air circulation, which translates into an evenly baked product that is easily released. USA Pan offers a product range beyond compare. Many of the unique pieces were developed from well-known commercial products and scaled to fit the home oven. This year, USA Pan is proud to unveil USA Pan Cookware. Made in the U.S.A. and backed by more than 70 years of experience, each piece is handcrafted with a 18-step process and constructed of multiply stainless steel, which consists of surgical stainless steel, pure aluminum, aluminum alloy, and induction stainless steel. Hand formed, trimmed, and polished USA Pan cookware is truly heirloom quality to be passed down for generations. As the company embarks on its 54th year in business, it remains com- mitted to manufacturing the highest quality bakeware and cookware. More importantly, the company remains committed to American manufacturing and the American worker. To learn more, visit www.usapans.com or stop by booth S4213. comprise our continuity and seasonal lines. On the opposite end of our prod- uct cycle, our sales team develops cus- tom programs tailored to the specific needs of each customer." Regent's customer base spans the retail spectrum from independent oper- ators to mass merchants, grocery, hard- ware and drug chains. Each retail seg- ment benefits from the competitive edge that opening price-point mer- chandise brings to the bottom line. "Introducing a new price point into the merchandise mix fills a void between in-line and promotional pro- grams without jeopardizing sales," said Ken Soens, Sales Manager. "Disposable income has shrunk and customers on a fixed income have to make tough decisions everyday on how and where to spend their money. In today's economy, you just can't afford Regent (Con't. from p. 92) to ignore that important customer base. This price-point gives the retail cus- tomer a choice to purchase something rather than nothing." Regent Products offers many items in floor displays, counter displays, and preloaded clip-strips for merchandis- ing ease. Stop by to see full product lines and view the Regent Products difference for yourself. Visit Regent Products in booth N8524 during the show or plan a visit to the company's showroom. Regent Products Corp.'s 600,000 square foot office/warehouse facility is located in River Grove, Ill., a short distance from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Call 708-583-1000 or visit the company website at www.regentprod- ucts.com.