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H a rd wa re & H o u s e wa re s Re vi e w Th u r s d a y, M a y 8 , 2 0 1 4 6 2014 Best of Best of Show CREATIVE OUTDOOR DISTRIBUTOR OFFERS UNIVERSAL CURVED BENCH Creative Outdoor Distributor is the man- ufacturer of a large array of creative and unique eye catching products. Along with its commitment to creating some of the most high quality products on the market, the company's main goal is to focus on the development of long term relation- ships with its business partners. Creative Outdoor Distributor appeals to various markets all over the world as it works with distributors all over United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Japan, to name a few. Along with the company's commit- ment to product quality and customer service, one of its most unique features is licensing and private label products. It has official licenses to manufacture prod- ucts for top companies. One of its key attributes is having an in house marketing and design staff, which allows for accel- erated product turnaround times for dis- plays and finished products. Creative Outdoor Distributor offers a variety of products such as bar stools, pub tables, canopies, ice box coolers, office racing chairs, neon clocks, folding chairs and tables, game tables and a variety of out- door custom chairs. Examples of its target markets are: promo- tional, outdoor enthu- siasts, automobile memorabilia, game room enthusiasts, the garage organization, storage market and the sophisticated tailgater. Creative Outdoor Distributors cap- tures a large, worldwide market audi- ence, in part due to participation in more than twenty trade shows annually. Feature Product: Universal Curved Bench (patent pending) Never leave any of your friends at your next bonfire, sporting event, picnic, school event or tailgate with the patent pending curved five person portable bench. Its unique, versatile and sporty style will ensure that you will be the hit at any event with the Creative Outdoor universal bench. The bench supports easy set-up and no maintenance. It assembles in just a few minutes and allows for quick breakdown. Simply slip it into the handy backpack carry case and you are on your way. It is truly a group experience you will want to share with all your envious playmates. For more information, visit booth 12469. APEX TOOL GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW INNOVATIONS Apex Tool Group (ATG), one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, is behind numerous profes- sional brands known for quality, innova- tion and value. ATG is proud to announce new innovations from its Crescent ® Wiss ® and H.K. Porter ® brands at the 2014 National Hardware Show. The new innovations help solve seemingly impos- sible problems, include intuitive features and are indispensable for professional tool users. Attendees can demo the new products, including demolition and cut- ting tools, in booth 6617. One of the oldest brands in the ATG family is Crescent, the brand that intro- duced the original adjustable wrench more than a century ago. Year after year, Crescent delivers new innovations that help get the job done faster. At this year's show, Crescent unveils its new Bull Bar™ Deck and Siding Tool in time for spring remodeling projects. Part of the popular Code Red line of demolition and remodeling tools, the Bull Bar is designed for DIYers and professional tradespeople looking for the perfect tool for deck, wood siding and/or wood floor renovations. The innovations do not stop there. Wiss, the leader in scissors, snips and specialty trade tools, debuts its new Wiss Edge™, Wiss MaxCut™ and the rein- vented professional scissors line. Wiss Edge Aviation Snips redefine perform- ance with a total system design for increased durability, consistent control and exceptional comfort. The new blade and handle combination positions materi- al closer to the action for optimum lever- age, reducing the force needed to cut by an average of twenty percent. The Wiss MaxCut, a handy multipurpose cutter, is on display for the first time. The MaxCut appeals to a wide range of customers because it's five tools in one. The Wiss MaxCut can handle a variety of cutting tasks and also serves as a twine cutter, wire cutter, wire bender and bottle open- er. With professionals in mind, Wiss rein- vented its scissors line, introducing shop shears, utility shears, all-purpose scissors and home and craft scissors. The shop shears and utility shears feature premium grade stainless steel blades and industri- al-strength handles, and all provide razor-sharp cutting for the shop, home and garage. The new Wiss innova- tions offer strength and durability at multiple price points. Another popu- lar cutting tool brand from ATG is H.K. Porter. Professional contractors, electricians and industrial technicians benefit from the new H.K. Porter Compact Bolt Cutters. The new tool stands up to the toughest cutting tasks and is available in three styles to suit every industrial require- ment: a Straight Cutter, an Angle Cutter and a Spring Return Straight Cutter with a locking latch. In addition to induction- hardened blades that remain sharp after continued use, the new cutters have a recessed notch throat design that requires 50 percent less force to cut than standard Lineman's pliers. When it comes to innovation, ATG brands set the industry standard. For more information, go to www.apex- toolgroup.com, call Evelyn Bethea at 803-467-2991 or email evelyn.bethea@apextoolgroup.com, or stop by booth 6617. Lee M. 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