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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 1 0 3 M o n d a y, M a r ch 7 , 2 0 1 6 KNSD: What would you say makes your company unique? LL: Viatek is a full service product development company. We specialize in being world leaders in the development of innovative products for both our brand and private branded customers. We utilize a strong infrastructure for competitive product sourcing and cur- rently distribute products all over the world. Our talented team of designers and quality control engineers are skilled in CAD design, rapid prototyping and app development. KNSD: What distinguishes your prod- ucts in the marketplace? LL: Innovation and quality! We always think outside the box. Plus, we want to make sure our consumers are happy long after the initial purchase has been made. KNSD: What items are you most excited about showcasing? LL: I am excited to reveal the addition of six new lights to our Night Stars V iatek (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) Laser line! Our 2016 product catalog has more than 25 new items, plus we have new partnerships with two major celebrities in 2016. KNSD: Do you welcome new ideas from inventors? LL: Yes, I accept new product submis- sions from aspiring inventors from around the world. I take great pride in testing and evaluating their inventions and directing their products to the appro- priate channel of distribution. In all cases, I strive to provide constructive criticism and often provide referrals to hopeful inventors. KNSD: What makes Viatek different than other companies? LL: We are originators, not imitators. Our company does not copy products like some competitors, but develops items that are unique. It is frustrating when we get copied by companies who enjoy fol- lowing our innovations in the market. Visit Viatek at booth #L11347. For more information, go to www.viatek products.com, call 423.402.9010 or email info@viatek.com. Shower, Pocket Hose and Colormana, as well having successfully launched more than 200 hit products. KNSD: TeleBrands has succeeded for 30-plus years. To what do you attribute that success? AK: People are always looking for easy solutions to everyday problems. We pair that with affordable price- points, mass audience reach and that "wow" demonstration. This model has- n't changed much in all of these years. Consumers are still looking to save time and money with easy to use prod- ucts. Our team of professionals is con- stantly searching for the next hit. Retailers count on TeleBrands to stock shelves with items that will resonate with shoppers, resulting in rapid sales and fast new-product turn around. KNSD: TeleBrands had another banner year. How do you continue to find win- ners? AK: We're proud that 2015 brought us success with Star Shower, Colorama Coloring Books, PedEgg Power, Pocket Hose Top Brass and Laser Bond USA, among others. We are constantly on the lookout for new products in the cate- gories of housewares and beauty. We have built a network of entrepre- neurs through trade show meetings and our Inventor Days events held through- out the country. Those with consumer products can apply by emailing BigIdeas@TeleBrands.com. We find some incredible products through at- home inventors. KNSD: What products are you most excited about at this year's show? AK: 2016 will be huge. Our Star Shower TeleB rands (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) with new technology provides thousands of laser stars to cover more than 600 square feet from one light source – no more ladder or stringing lights. People will love the PedEgg Powerball; the pivot- ing powerball conforms to the contours and curves of the foot, clearing away dry and cracked skin, while the built-in LED light reveals the smooth skin underneath. Following the success of Colorama, Magic Path Coloring Book is designed for adults and provides a therapeutic way to decompress and be creative. Individuals can choose from more than 100 unique designs printed on one-sided acid-free paper. For summer fun, Battle Balloons and Battle Balloon Color Combat fill and seal dozens of water balloons with or without color. The advanced spiral step technology with chroma mixing system fills 40 water balloons with water and non-staining color. Aqua-sealing technol- ogy ties them tight so they are ready to fly. KNSD: Tell our readers about opportuni- ties for attendees with TeleBrands. AK: We're proud that 2015 brought us tremendous success with Star Shower, Pocket Hose Top Brass, PedEgg Power and Colorama Coloring Books. In 2016, we're bringing new extensions of all these top performers, as well as every- one's favorite, the PedEgg Power, with the introduction of the PedEgg Powerball. TeleBrands continues to be on the lookout for new products in housewares, home and garden, pet, beauty and other categories. We connect with inventors at trade shows and invite entrepreneurs to contact us. Those with consumer products can apply at BigIdeas@TeleBrands .com. We're always open to hearing about new ideas. Visit TeleBrands at booth #L11331. For more information, go to www .telebrands.com, www.facebook.com/ TeleBrands or on Twitter @TeleBrands. graffiti art, with some of his one-of-a- kind, fine art masterpieces donning vari- ous city walls and neighborhoods. His work is distinct with his most notable por- traits being those of rosy-cheeked pinups. For almost 20 years, Evol has offered creative and compelling style that has proven to be inspirational and suc- cessful. He has a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts in Film/Character Animation from the California Institute of the Arts. His work is shown at Los Angeles gal- leries, such as Petra Gallerie and Known Gallery. "Design has always been at the core of everything we do at Corkcicle," said Stephen Bruner, Partner at Corkcicle. "Last year, we tried something new with C o rk cicle (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) having a live art exhibit in our booth. Participants seemed to enjoy the experi- ence. We had people stopping by every day to check in on the progress. For us, this is a unique way to show how the art of design is created. It's a process and one that takes thoughtfulness and pas- sion. We hope the design elements of our products conjure up those same attributes." The finished design will be used as part of a campaign to raise money for Generosity Water in an effort to support and promote World Water Day which is March 22, 2016. In addition, 50 percent off all revenue collected on www.corkci- cle.com on World Water Day will be directly donated to Generosity Water. Visit Corkcicle at booth #N8119. DECANTUS AERO WINE AERATING POURER With the Decantus Aero™, wine's fla- vor and bouquet is like no other pourer on the market. It is all in the taste. This product is a new breakthrough in wine aerating pourers. Experience softer tan- nins, a more aromatic bouquet and great flavor. Decantus Aero is the only wine pourer on the market to have been sci- entifically proven to reduce sulfites by an average of 56 percent. The Decantus Aero utilizes the Bernoulli effect, where the reduced pressure of a stream of fluid – wine – draws an air flow through diagonal thin tubes inside the Decantus Aero. It is the most effective decanting pourer available. The pourer is also a dripless pourer, and also includes a removable top for covering contents between pours which helps preserve the wine. Restaurant owner Bill S. of Sunbury, Pennsyvania, recent- ly stated the following: "The Decantus Aero does an unbelievable job in improving the taste of wine…We are using it every day in our operation." The Decantus Aero comes in Clear or Black, and is beautiful in a gift box. Twelve each to a counter display. The Decantus Aero carries a suggested retail price of $16.99. For more information, call 800.423.5855 or go to www.franmara.com. THE AEROLATTE MICROWAVE FROTHING JUG Aerolatte ® has done it again with this specially designed milk frothing jug for use with the aerolatte battery operated milk frother. The design and special fea- tures allow this jug to easily make two to three cups of milk froth at a time. Aerolatte originally brought to the market the category defining invention aerolatte hand-held, battery-operated milk frother, bringing one cup cappucci- no making simply and easily into the home. The aerolatte microwave frothing jug is a wonderful solution to making several cups of cappuccino in one go simply and easily. The jug is a wonderful addition to the developing and expanding aerolatte frothing and coffee making range. The jug is made from microwave safe material, is BPA free and creates per- fect results in minutes, mak- ing up to three cappuccinos at a time. Aerolatte is a specialist in milk frothing and assures customers that the attention to detail it has given to its frothing range of products and accessories over the years is also applied to the new microwave frothing jug. Gary Lane, Joint Chief Executive Officer, says, "This handy economic jug does what way more expensive machines do, but at a fraction of the price. When used in combi- nation with an original aerolatte hand-held milk frother, it pro- duces volumes of perfect milk froth more easily than many much more expensive machines. It's a winner. You'll need to take a closer look to see why it works so well." Visit aerolatte at booth #S1449. For more information, visit www.aerolatte .com, call +44.1923.851185 or email ihhs16@aerolatte.com.