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H a rd wa re & H o u s e wa re s Re vi e w Tu e s d a y, M a y 6 , 2 0 1 4 6 2014 Best of Best of Show THE HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL ABRASIVES IS THE HISTORY OF FANDELI For almost nine decades, Fandeli has led the way in the innovation and develop- ment of premium, high performance coat- ed abrasives for industrial application. Still family-owned to this day, Fandeli was founded in 1927 by compa- ny visionary Esteban Perez Fernandez. His very first product was sandpaper, made by gluing crushed obsidian – a vol- canic rock used by the Aztecs to make weapons and tools – to kraft paper. Through the years, Fandeli has played an integral role in the abrasive industry's transition from natural to syn- thetic cutting materials, the use of coated abrasives to finish more sophisticated forms of metals, glass, wood, plastics and composites, as well as its use in increas- ingly complex manufacturing processes. The company's focus on precision- driven industrial applications has given it a different perspective on its role in manu- facturing. Fandeli considers itself as much of a partner as a supplier, and as such, has developed specialized abrasive solutions for many of its customers. From German performance automobiles and high-end household appliances, American luxury yachts and some of the world's most sophisticated private jets and high-speed trains, Fandeli abrasives can be found in manufacturing environments where speci- fications are exacting and expectations are nothing less than perfection. Fandeli currently operates three facilities in Mexico, as well as a fabric treatment plant and a resin plant. Having fabric, cutting materials and the manu- facturing process all under the same roof gives the company total control over every aspect of its products. As further proof of its commitment to quality, Fandeli pioneered and heavily invested in the use of high-tech automa- tion and quality control systems for mon- itoring consistency across all of its prod- uct lines. This is not an easy accomplish- ment, as the company makes more than 17,000 items to meet the demands of many different industries. While perhaps best known for its waterproof abrasive sheets, the distinctive Fandeli bison logo can also be found on belts, resin, fiber discs, flap wheels, rolls, discs and an endless variety of specialties. Non- woven products include abrasive sponges, back up pads and dispensers as well as a new line of finishing solutions. The company's advanced production processes have earned it the ISO 9001:2008 certification by UL. Also committed to upholding its reputation for corporate integrity, Fandeli holds PASST certification for safety and health in the workplace, as well as the Mexican envi- ronmental Industria Limpia (Clean Industry) certification. Already in retail distribution at major hardware and home improvement retailers all over the world, Fandeli is now the first abrasives manufacturer to give U.S. and Canadian consumers an industrial grade choice. From vintage auto and yacht restorers to master furni- ture and cabinet makers to the weekend DIYer, those who share Fandeli's high standards for precision and performance can now use the same premium abrasives as the world's leading manufacturers. Visit Fandeli at booth 4729. For more information, call the company's U.S. headquarters in Houston, Texas at 800-346-9913. FROGG TOGGS GUARANTEES CHILLY PAD SALES AT NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW For the second year in a row at the NHS, frogg toggs ® is offering dealers an unbe- lievable deal on the No. 1 selling cooling towel on the market: Guaranteed sell through of the original Chilly Pad™ cooling towel. That's right, the frogg toggs Chilly Pads ordered at the show are guaranteed to sell or frogg toggs will take them back at the end of the summer sea- son. It's a no lose deal, and frogg toggs is offering this high-volume, high-margin item at no risk to dealers. With its small footprint, rapid turns and high margins, the Chilly Pad will boost summer sales and maximize profitability for your retail property. The Chilly Pad from frogg toggs is the original cooling towel, and created the cooling towel category more than 10 years ago. Since then, the Chilly Pad has evolved into many different products designed to keep users cool during stren- uous activities, sports or work in high temperature environments. Wet it once and it will cool for hours. Head and wrist bands, super-sized towels for your beach or pool chair, bandanas, caps and neck shades are all offered in the Chilly line of products from frogg toggs. No matter what your customer base, frogg toggs has a cooling product that will meet their needs, and yours. The frogg toggs Chilly Pad is the original and still most efficient, effective and affordable way to stay cool when the heat is on. Work, play or some- thing in between, the Chilly Pad line of prod- ucts from frogg toggs will keep you cool and comfortable when noth- ing else will. One of the most sought after cooling products on the market is now available with guaranteed sell through and no risk to you. This is one of those "can't miss" opportunities that all retailers look for. Try it today, and frogg toggs guarantees you won't be disappointed. Let the com- pany give you a demonstration, and tell you in person how they work and how they will improve your bottom line dur- ing the summer. For more information, visit booth 12273, call 800-349-1835 or go online to www.froggtoggs.com. Lee M. Oser CEO and Editor-in-Chief Kim Forrester Paul Harris Jeff Rosano Associate Publisher Lorrie Baumann Editorial Director Zach Calvello Jeanie Catron JoEllen Lowry Associate Editors Yasmine Brown Vicky Glover Graphic Designers Mandy Feld Ruth Haltiwanger Customer Service Managers Larry Blaskey Levi Borland Lynn Hilton David Lopez Justin Schmigel Account Executives Enrico Cecchi European Sales Hardware & Housewares Review is published by Oser Communications Group ©2014. All rights reserved. Executive and editorial offices at: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520-721-1300/Fax: 520-721-6300 www.oser.com European offices located at Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 11, 50125 Florence, Italy. AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NHS