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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 7 S u n d a y, M a r c h 8 , 2 0 1 5 Magazine last year as a pre-production product and is finally here in its retail- ready form this year. Tell our readers more about it. RS: It's been a lot of fun bringing the ChargeHub to market this year. We're espe- cially enjoying the enthusiasm with which the product has been embraced, both by retailers and by the consumers who are thrilled to have a way to charge a family's worth of devices from one power supply. The ChargeHub is a seven-port USB charging station. It plugs right into the wall through its own cord and can power up to seven devices simultaneously. The hub itself sits on a desk or table, and then the devices plug into it with their own USB cords. Another great feature is that the ChargeHub utilizes patent-pending SmartSpeed™ Technology to allow any port to charge the connected device at its maximum charging speed, regardless of whether it is an Apple iOS or Android device. We're a licensed Apple MFi Developer, by the way, so you'll find Apple's logo on our CableLinx™ USB charge and sync cable packaging, and you can be sure that ChargeHub is fully compatible with your Apple device. KNSD: What about those folks who don't have all their USB cords or who have devices that didn't come with USB cords in the package when they pur- chased them? RS: We thought of that too. If you don't have those cords, you can also purchase CableLinx from Limitless Innovations. Those are 3-1/2-inch charge and sync cables that are sold as an accessory to the Limitless Innovations (Cont'd. from p. 1) ChargeHub. We have them in the four most common types on the market today, including Lightning™, 30-Pin, Micro and Mini to USB, so they'll accommodate the widest possible variety of devices. KNSD: Sounds like you've thought of just about everything. RS: We developed the ChargeHub after listening to users of our CableHub ® , which organizes up to seven cables, cords or wires at once while keeping them sta- bilized, protected and tangle-free. CableHub reduces exposed cords for safety and convenience – you just wrap up to 10 feet of cables around the weight- ed disc and snap it shut. People loved that, but they told us that they'd love it even more if it had the ability to charge their devices as well. We listened and went right to work on that. Another thing that CableHub users told us they loved about the product is that it's easy to personalize; either by letting us print a name or logo to be added to the top of the CableHub, or by printing that out and adding it them- selves. That's another feature that we kept when we developed the ChargeHub. KNSD: What are the retail prices on these items? RS: The ChargeHub sells for $59.95 and is available for immediate shipment and its CableLinx accessories start at $7.95. The CableHub retails for $14.95. For more information, visit Limitless Innovations in booth #N6839 located in Clean, Contain + Sustain. Go to www .limitlessinnovations.com, www.thecharge hub.com, www.thecablehub.com or call 855.843.4828. happened to have. Well, times have changed! More and more people are choosing commercial quality whiteware for home entertaining – and even everyday use – and there's a good reason for that. "People want to present their food the same way celebrity chefs do," said Laura Aldrich, Senior V.P. of Consumer Products for Fortessa Tableware Solutions. "It reminds them of having dinner out and it looks great on their table. When they see their food served on our dinnerware, they feel like five-star chefs." Fortessa dinnerware is designed to show food to its greatest advantage. Wide plates with defined wells create a versa- tile palette for stunning presentations. Whether you're serving Nouvelle Cuisine or casual dining, family-style, Fortessa dinnerware makes a statement. There's another reason for the grow- ing trend in Fortessa dinnerware for the home, and it's almost as important as the first: Fortessa dinnerware is incredibly durable because it has to stand up to the rigors of commercial dining. Restaurants are fast-paced environments where plates get stacked, roughly handled and run Fortessa Tableware (Cont'd. from p. 1) through commercial dishwashers. Only the strong survive. "Our dinnerware is known to hold up well, even in high volume restau- rants," said Aldrich. "The designs look delicate but they're actually chip and break-resistant. It's the best of both worlds." Plus, the Fortessa designs offer incredible variety. Dinnerware patterns include fine bone china, made with high concentrations of calcium phosphate for an unmatched creamy translucence. Fortessa also offers surprisingly afford- able, premium whiteware guaranteed to match colors across patterns and styles, allowing for personalization through mixing and matching. Fortessa dinnerware is used by five- star chefs around the world, building tremendous loyalty among chefs and a sense of recognition among savvy restau- rant patrons. For many, having Fortessa dinnerware at home is a pleasant reminder of their favorite restaurant. "Dinner at home should be a special occasion," said Aldrich. "With Fortessa dinnerware, it is." Visit Fortessa Tableware Solutions at booth #S1462. For more information, go to www.ftsonline.com. ¼ cup) that easily pops down for easy storage in a drawer. To make even more space in the kitchen, RoomInBoards are a nesting trio of cutting boards. There are three different board sizes that snap and nest inside each other – all at a mere one- inch high in total. Both PopMeasure and RoomInBoards are dishwasher safe, but if you prefer to hand wash dishes you'll want to have a WaveRack by your sink-side. WaveRack is a vertical dish-drying mat with a minimal- istic and evaporative wave design to increase airflow for complete drying of plates, utensils, pots, glasses and cups. The WaveRack is rigid enough to hold dishes vertically when laid out flat, but has a flex- ible joint to fold in half for easy storage when not in use. It's the perfect space sav- ing companion for large or small kitchens. Along with launching their graceful CurveUtensil line of everyday cooking tools, Fusionbrands is now offering a Five Piece CurveUtensil Gift Box Set and a Set that includes the first of its kind UtensilWire. The UtensilWire is a modern utensil holder designed for hold- ing the Set of 5 CurveUtensils. The anodized aluminum UtensilWire simply rests on the countertop and leans against the wall using a hook and loop fastener that securely holds it in place without harming your backsplash. The UtensilWire is an eye-pleasing space saving alternative for storing utensils in drawers or in jars on countertops that are definite crumb catchers. Since no tools are required to install the wire, it is easy Fusionbrands (Cont'd. from p. 1) to pick up and relocate or move for cleaning countertop surfaces. Fusionbrands new products include: CurveUtensil-Stainless, CurveUtensil- Nylon, CurveUtensil 5pc Sets, CurveUtensilWireSet, FoodRazor, HerbZipper, PopMeasure, PowerShears, SaladPod, SaltPod, PepperPod, Salt&PepperPod Set, RoomInBoards and WaveRack. Fusionbrands current collection includes: CitrusPod CoverBlubber, CrackPot, FoodLoop, FoodLoop Flame, FoodLoop Mini & Lace, FoodPod, GoHook, GrillComb, HeatWave, PetitePot, PoachPod, PoachPod Ceramic, PoachPod Stainless, PoachPod Lift, TriPod, ServeItUp, SpoonSpreader, StirStik, TastingCradle, TenderPress, ToolProp and YolkR. Fusionbrands designing to make your everyday cooking and entertaining experiences … a whole lot cooler. Fusionbrands is U.S. based and proudly serves both the domestic and international markets. About Fusionbrands Fusionbrands abandons standard prac- tices and excels at creating unique clever kitchen gadgets to solve life's everyday cooking and serving challenges. From beginner cook to the master chef, Fusionbrands cooking tools and kitchen utensils are fun and easy to use. Visit Fusionbrands at booth #S2268. For more information, go to www.fusion brands.com, call 877.279.2002 or email customerservice@fusionbrands.com. AMERICAN MAID PLASTIC PRODUCTS American Maid Plastics is a manufactur- ing company specializing in houseware products that are proudly manufactured in California and sold at retail locations across the country. The company's mission for the past 15 years has been to manufacture quality products, with pricing to compete with imported products. By blending style, design and fashion-forward colors, American Maid offers some of the most innovative and distinctive products on the market today. Its wide range of prod- ucts includes chairs, food storage, party tubs, hangers, water bottles and house- hold containers in different shapes, sizes and colors. American Maid Plastics takes pride in designing pro- grams to exceed its customers' expectations for sale through performance, profitability, quality, vari- ety and display options. Since it is the manufacturer, the company has the unique ability to develop customized programs, including product design, color and packaging. Its flexibility gives each customer a way to tailor a program to meet their individual needs. Customers also have the ability to design a private label program to pro- mote their name and to compliment their national brand product mix. Visit American Maid at booth #N7331. For more information, call 877.864.2201 program in porcelain with new unique colored reeds in a new material with a higher efficiency of diffusing. This pro- gram will also have six new sophisticated European fragrance oils and room sprays. The Aroma Diffuser program trade- marked under Scentilizers ® now offers products ranging from $60.00 to $300.00 based on features offered. The use of ultrasonic aroma diffusers using 100 per- cent natural essential oils is satisfying the growing demand for fresh and healthy air to counterbalance stress and pollution. This system is one of very few which is able to scent an entire great room. SERENE HOUSE products are SERENE House (Cont'd. from p. 1) designed under the artistic direction from Carsten Jörgensen, a designer born in Denmark. Jörgensen has a long career developing housewares brands and has worked with many well-known and presti- gious companies and retailers worldwide. SERENE HOUSE is a newly intro- duced brand and company from Taiwan. The parent organization has roots in China where it owns several factories. The owner has more than 20 years of experi- ence in supplying home fragrance diffuser products to the North American market. Visit SERENE HOUSE at booth #S3268 in the South Building McCormick Place. For more information, go to www.serene house.com or call 877.357.5751.