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K i t ch 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 S u n d a y, M a r ch 6 , 2 0 1 6 1 8 BETTER WATER EVERYWHERE: NEW ACTIVE FILTER BOTTLE FROM AQUASANA Aquasana ® announces the latest advance- ment in healthy living: the Aquasana Active™ Filter Bottle. Now you can have better water everywhere. New to the International Housewares Show, this fil- ter bottle combines ergonomic design with high performance patented water filters never before used in a bottle. It is the first filter bottle to remove the things people worry about in everyday tap water: over 99 percent of chlorine, lead, bacteria and cysts. Plus, at 80 gallons it is the highest capacity filter on the market, the equivalent of 640 disposable plastic bottles. "We started with a vision of smart design paired with cutting edge water fil- ter technology that was never before available in a bottle," said Todd Bartee, Chief Executive Officer of Aquasana. "We heard from our consumers the need for great tasting, healthy water on the go. It is a must-have for travelers, parents and anyone with a busy lifestyle. You won't have to think twice about plenty of water – just fill from any tap and let the bot- tle filter do its work." Design, usability and filter effectiveness were the pillars for all product decisions. The filter technology had to not only be top notch, but also permit chugability. No significant suction or strong arming is required for delicious, clean water. Made from premium materials, the bottles are available in both shatter-resistant borosil- icate glass and BPA-free Tritan™ plastic. All bottles come with a silicone sleeve, available in designer colors, to provide protection against breakage and a non- slip grip. The Aquasana Active Filter Bottle was successfully fund- ed last spring on Kickstarter, reaching 129 percent of its funding goal. This product is the next step for Aquasana after decades of success in home-filtra- tion. Aquasana has patents pending for both design and utility. The Aquasana Active Filter bottle makes its national debut at the Housewares Show and is available at www.aquasana.com and select retailers. Visit Aquasana at booth #L12955. For more information, go to www.aquasana.com LEGACY BY PICNIC TIME By Teri Dziegielewski, Trade Show Coordinator, Picnic Time, Inc. Legacy by Picnic Time is a stylish, unique line of home entertaining and bar- ware products. A division of Picnic Time since 2002, the line combines tasteful style with innovative concepts that are unmatched in design and quality. Looking for a sophisticated way to entertain with ease? Its line of serving stations and trays provide polished yet simple ways to charm your guests and are the perfect gift for the host with the most. The new line of Craft Beer Accessories includes a stylish growler tote, a craft beer flight with a chalkboard panel and the pilsner, an attractive box set that includes two tall glasses that every beer connoisseur would want to own. With its large selection of captivat- ing barware that allows you to travel in style with your favorite spirits or enjoy them at home, you will never be without what you need or stop impressing your friends. Looking for something to entertain your guests for the big game? The first- rate line of cheeseboards and cutting boards are available blank or licensed with your favorite team. Picnic Time is currently licensed with the NFL, MLB, NBA, Harley- Davidson, Budweiser, Coca- Cola, PGA, U.S. Army ® and more than 100 Collegiate Schools. The Legacy Collection includes an exclusive line of serveware inspired by Chef Fabio Viviani. Viviani is perhaps best known for his appearance on Season Five of Bravo's hit reality series Top Chef in 2008, earning the "Fan Favorite" title. Viviani's on-screen appearances have propelled him to become one of the fastest growing household names in the country. Viviani has possessed a passion for food since his childhood growing up in Florence, Italy. By the time he was 27, he owned and operated five restaurants in Florence, and has since opened two acclaimed restaurants, including Café Firenze and Firenze Osteria in California, fol- lowed by Siena Tavern in Chicago. "As a family owned and operated business, Legacy by Picnic Time's mis- sion is to create quality products to inspire people to spend quality time together with family and friends," said Picnic Time Founder, Mario Tagliati. Visit Picnic Time at booth #S1220. For more information, go to www.picnic time.com/legacy, call 888.742.6429 or email info@picnictime.com. TIGER CORPORATION LAUNCHES UPDATED, EASY-TO-USE WEBSITE Tiger Corporation, a division of Tiger Corporation in Japan, announces that its website, www.usa.tiger-corporation.com, has been newly updated with new prod- ucts and recipes. The website update pro- vides consumers and retailers an up-to- date, state-of-the-art resource for infor- mation about the company and its prod- ucts. Its user-friendly layout enables easy navigation throughout the site. The website has an attractive home page and an easily navigated menu struc- ture along the top so that information is easier to find and quicker to load. Much more product information is also avail- able, including product manuals and recipes/cookbooks. "The update to the website is greatly enhanced with a lot of additional infor- mation included for consumers. Our product specifications and cookbooks make it a great resource for anyone using our products," said Kentaro Matsumoto, President of Tiger Corporation U.S.A. Tiger housewares products include rice cookers, other small cooking appliances, electric water pot heaters, thermal carafes, thermal on-the- go beverage containers and lunch boxes and soup cups. Tiger products are sold at Amazon online (www.amazon.com/TigerCorporation) and in major department stores, kitchen stores and Asian markets. About Tiger Corporation U.S.A. Tiger Corporation, based in Torrance, California, is a division of Tiger Corporation in Japan. Since Tiger Corporation was founded in 1923, it has continued to deliver accessible household prod- ucts for daily liv- ing. It all started with glass vacuum bot- tles and went on to expand to rice cook- ers, electric water heaters and other cook- ing appliances. Visit Tiger Corporation of U.S.A. at booth #L13131. For more information, go to www.usa.tiger-corporation.com or call 310.787.1985. GRASSWORX: THE SCIENCE AND ART OF CLEAN An interview with Carey Wider, President, GrassWorx. KNSD: Your company exhibits in the heart of the "Clean + Contain" segment of the show. Tell our readers why. CW: Well, dirt is our raison d'etre. More than 50 years ago, our engineers were given the task of creating a new class of doormat that would not only scrape shoes clean, but hold and hide that dirt so it won't get tracked into the home. Our spe- cially designed AstroTurf ® blades to solve that problem. I guess we are perfectly positioned in this IHS area as our mats achieve both: "Clean + Contain" the dirt. KNSD: You say over 80 percent of dirt in homes comes from outside. Where does that number come from? CW: It comes from my old friend Don Aslett, who many call America's Cleaning Expert. Here is the exact quote from his best-selling book, "Do I Dust or Vacuum First?" And I quote, 'You should use mats both inside and out the entrances to your home or dwelling! At least 80 percent of the dirt in your home originates outside; and most of that comes in on people, stuck on their clothes and their feet.' He learned this from more than 40 years of cleaning homes and commercial properties. He estimates it costs more than $600 to clean a pound of dirt out of a com- mercial building. KNSD: What about the home? Same opportunity to save on cleaning supplies? CW: We designed our "Clean Machine" Scraper Mats, with their "Triple Action Cleaning" to grab, hold and hide about a pound of dirt per week per mat. So you do the math: less harsh chemicals, less vacuuming while protecting today's very expensive floors. We also know a cleaner home is a healthier home. Bottom line; it saves time, energy and money that can be used on the other decorative items sold for inside the home. KNSD: It sounds like GrassWorx is all about the science. What's the "art" side? CW: Just look around our booth. We know doormats are also pur- chased for durability and appearance. That's why we are con- stantly updating our product line with new color technology and design. It's the perfect balance of form and function. Our mats quietly make for a better home, and each week when consumers dump the dirt, I like to think they have a little knowing grin on their face. Visit GrassWorx at booth #N6557 and ask for a copy of its WholeHouse Catalog. For more information, call 800.813.5221 or email info@grassworxllc.com.