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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 1 9 Tu e s d a y, M a r c h 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 KNSD: Where is your current product emphasis? ZZ: Our product emphasis is on techno- logically advanced makeup mirrors and facial treatments. We are continuing to move into complementary facial care and are excited to introduce some of our lat- est developments at this year's show. KNSD: What distinguishes your prod- ucts from the competition? ZZ: Technological innovation and con- sumer value have pushed us to the fore- front of the competition for more than 30 years. KNSD: To what do you attribute your company's success? ZZ: Leading technologies, frequent product introductions and consistently meeting consumer needs year after year. Zadro Products (Cont'd. from p. 1) KNSD: How do you see the next year in terms of economy, sales, technology and product evolution? ZZ: The economy should continue to slowly improve as we see sales increasing with slightly better con- sumer spending this year. New devel- opments in LED lighting products will continue to be on the forefront of cut- ting edge technology, and a trend towards domestic manufacturing should continue, as well. KNSD: How can our readers find out more about your company? ZZ: For everything you want to know about Zadro Products Inc., visit us online at www.zadroinc.com, www.zadrohs.com, www.zadrohospitality.com or give us a call at 800.468.4348. Visit Zadro at booth #L11131. For more information, go to www.zadro inc.com, call 714.892.9200 or email zadroinc@zadroinc.com. AF: Originally, SPARQ Home was founded on a mission to preserve nature's soapstone quarries across the globe. In an effort to regain control of soapstone waste and make useful a stone that has so much to offer, founders Steven Chavez and Justin English have set out to clean up the disastrous quarries worldwide and find a purpose for the discarded soap- stone. This is where SPARQ Home was born. Building on the success of the com- pany's soapstone product line, English and Chavez expanded into stainless steel, bringing the same level of sophisticated design and usefulness to entertaining ware. KNSD: When was SPARQ Home estab- lished? Where is SPARQ's headquarters? AF: SPARQ Home was established in 2010. Our headquarters are located in Denver, Colo. KNSD: Where are your products manu- factured? AF: We do everything we can to produce all of our products in Denver. Many of the items are hand cut, hand polished and then of course hand packaged. When we do have to outsource, we ensure we are choosing a facility that meets our compa- ny's standards morally and within quali- ty. KNSD: Who decides which products go from a sketch to a prototype to an SPARQ (Cont'd. from p. 1) actual design? AF: Often times we will come up with an idea and share it with the rest of the SPARQ team, allowing everyone to have a voice – whether it's about the design or the func- tionality. Feedback from a consumer per- spective about the product is important in moving forward or not with a product. Once we all have the chance to test the item our- selves, we move forward with a decision. KNSD: Where do you find inspiration for new products? AF: Sometimes it's as simple as "how come this doesn't already exist?" and then we'll go straight to the drawing board and create it. Other times, it's tak- ing a concept from a product we've cre- ated and expanding on it. KNSD: Where would you like to see SPARQ develop? AF: We recently began creating products for the home, outside of the kitchen. I'd like to see that line continue to evolve with more home décor products and eventually a heavier focus on outdoor liv- ing. We have a pattern of using exclusive materials such as wood and stone but as we expand, we'll be bringing in new resources like glass and metal with con- sistently maintaining the minimalist and modern design of our products. Visit SPARQ Home at booth #S4066. For more information, go to www .sparqhome.com or call 303.800.6591. gadget that separates eggs in a new way. It is a flexible egg that creates gentle suc- tion to lift the yolk from the egg white. We started noYo Inc. two and a half years ago, around the time we first filed for a U.S. patent. KNSD: How did you get from the idea to your first prototype? SG: I am an architect, so I used a 3D CAD program to design the first prototype. The CAD file was then printed in a polymer rubber with a 3D printer. A week later, we received the prototype. It was an exciting day when we discovered it performed so well. From that point on, we began tweak- ing the design to make noYo as easy to use and manufacture as possible. KNSD: What were some of the chal- lenges you faced along the way? SG: We had some manufacturing chal- lenges. Getting the liquid silicone rubber injection moulding process perfected took considerable testing. We wanted noYo to be easy to use and keep clean, and believed a single piece device was the best way of achieving these goals. We also wanted noYo to be simple, elegant and functional. Working with a team of engineers in Massachusetts, we were able to balance flexibility and hardness with noYo (Cont'd. from p. 1) ease of use and durability. KNSD: How do you see noYo being sold in retail stores? SG: noYo is both attractive and afford- able. We designed the packaging to be eye catching and easy to display. The noYo basket header card can sit on any shelf or countertop. Alternatively, noYo can be hung from any retail point of pur- chase stand or wall. KNSD: How much does noYo cost and where are they currently available? SG: noYo retails for $6.95 and is avail- able on our website, www.noyo-usa.com, and also on www.amazon.com. KNSD: Do you have any advice for first time inventors? SG: Believe in your idea and just start. There is a lot to learn, but that is part of what makes realizing your idea so rewarding. There are many people that can help you along the way, so don't be afraid to ask ques- tions. Get started and don't delay, it's a long process. Determination and patience are key. Meet the inventor and CEO Sasha Goldberg at the Inventors Corner, booth #N7372. For more information, visit www.noyo-usa.com or email sg@noyo-usa.com. continuous growth into new categories, the company formerly known as Big Mouth Toys debuted a new name: BigMouth Inc. With the new name comes a complete branding overhaul including a new logo, booth and new packaging slat- ed to hit shelves spring 2015. Adding to its popular garden gnome line, the company created a dozen new hilarious gnomes that include Game of Gnomes, Gnominator, Ninja, Scrooge, Vampire and more. It also introduced a cheeseburger cookie jar, corn on the cob stool, a musical wine corkscrew, several new clocks and many more items for the home and kitchen. Look for new mugs in its mug collection, from the Fore! Golfer's Mug to Giant Big Mouth Bass and two oversized mugs that hold up to 64 ounces of coffee. You'll also see new pool floats in the shape of a pink BigMouth (Cont'd. from p. 1) flamingo, slice of pizza and chocolate donut. "The response to our novelty garden, kitchen and home products continues to be incredible," said Wampold. "We love creating inspiring and unique designs for the home that bring whimsy and of course laughter to our customers." Aside from the fun and comedic products that BigMouth Inc. is known for, it will also introduce licensed prod- ucts, which is a first for BigMouth Inc. Brands that will be represented include Star Trek™, 90210, Melrose Place, Mork & Mindy, Cheers, The Love Boat, Mighty Mouse and classic candy brands such as Tootsie Roll, Tootsie Pops, Junior Mints, Dots, Sugar Daddy, SMARTIES ® , WARHEADS ® and Classic PAC-MAN™. For more information, visit booth #S4840, go to www.bigmouthinc.com or email sales@bigmouthinc.com. large quantities of groceries plus coupons and personal belongings in one easy lift. New from TeleBrands, the country's leading "As Seen on TV" marketer, Grab Bag holds seven times the weight of typ- ical plastic shopping bags, enabling the quickest method of transferring items from a full shopping cart to the car trunk to the kitchen. Lightweight, flexible Grab Bag lets shoppers effortlessly stretch and situate its secure grips onto opposite sides of the shopping cart, remaining open as items are placed in. After items are scanned, shoppers may place goods back into Grab Bag and in a single effort, place all mer- chandise into the trunk. The bag's broad base and securing top flap protect gro- ceries against spilling, denting and slid- ing in the midst of travel, solving a com- mon problem with flimsy plastic bags that frequently shift and spill their con- tents during the ride home from the store. "Grab Bag makes the chore of gro- cery shopping easier and more enjoy- able," said TeleBrands President and CEO AJ Khubani. "The average super- market trip uses 10 to 12 plastic bags, the equivalent of just two convenient Grab Bags. Today's shopper doesn't have Grab Bag (Cont'd. from p. 1) much time to spare and needs a way to run errands with as little baggage as pos- sible. In addition to grocery shopping, consumers will find Grab Bag useful for carrying laundry, picnic and beach trip items as well." According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are con- sumed in the U.S. each year. With an increasing number of states imposing bans and fees for small, single-use plastic bags, Grab Bag offers consumers a size- able, sturdy solution. More and more, consumers are uti- lizing reusable shopping bags to preserve natural resources and cut down on pollu- tion caused by excessive amounts of non- biodegradable materials. Crafted with earth-friendly material, Grab Bag is mold and mildew resistant and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Grab Bag can be folded flat and stored conveniently in the home or car. Find out more at booth #L11336, or go to www.grabbag.com. For information on TeleBrands, visit www.telebrands.com, www.facebook.com/TeleBrandsProducts or on Twitter @TeleBrands. Inventors seeking consultations can contact bigideas@telebrands.com.