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H a r d w a r e & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w 4 1 W e d n e s d a y, M a y 4 , 2 0 1 6 with the BioLite CampStove, a portable wood-burning stove that generates elec- tricity from the heat of the fire. Since then, we've released numerous products that help people cook, charge and light their lives using the energy around them. HHR: This is your first year at NHS. Why come this year in particular? JC: Our recent partnership with Lowe's showed us how much demand there is for our outdoor recreation products much closer to home, like in the backyard or at a tailgate. One thing that we found particularly compelling is that wood fired cooking is making a comeback. BioLite's stoves and grill make cooking over wood much more approachable than traditional fire pits or grills because they are smokeless, making them easier to spend time around — and environmentally friendly. We are rethinking the way that people interact with their backyard grills and tailgates. HHR: What's different about BioLite's approach to grilling? B io L ite (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) JC: Three things: design, functionality and origins. Our designs re-imagine the way people interact with fire, making it more social and enjoyable. Our grills allow you to experience the natural taste of cooking over wood, but with- out worrying about the smoke. As an added bonus, our technology generates usable electricity from the fire, so that you can power USB devices like your phone or lights while grilling. Lastly, a part of the research process for our products was conducted in emerging markets where innovative cooking, charging and lighting solutions are paramount. HHR: Why should people visit BioLite at NHS this year? JC: One, you'll be the first to see the latest additions to our Energy Ecosystem. Two, we'll have our existing award-winning prod- ucts on display. Three, we'll charge your phone and cook you up something tasty. Visit BioLite at booth #OUTDR621, locat- ed in the tailgating section. For more infor- mation, email sales@bioliteenergy.com, or visit www.bioliteenergy.com. want to cramp up while using my chain- saw or brush cutter. I knew the solution involved cutting out felt vibration to ease the impact on my body. LimbSaver has been producing products for years for the archery and firearm industries which reduce vibration, noise and recoil. I want- ed to employ the technology that we had been using for years to help people who use tools day in and day out. HHR: What kind of products did you end up coming up with to counter all that vibration? SS: We began designing wraps designed to go around the grip on chainsaws, weed trimmers, hammers, axes, you name it. What we came up with is a universal design that really works. Our testing shows that the Comfort-Tech Grip-Wrap Isolator reduces up to 50 percent of felt vibration. That's huge when you're talk- ing about stress and pain inducing vibra- tion. HHR: Have any other products come about as a result of your own aches and pains? SS: Yes! My back would just kill me as I was using my weed trimmer. I would have to take frequent breaks, and it became a dreaded and drawn out chore. Sims Vibration Laboratory (Cont'd. from p. 1 ) My other company, LimbSaver, has had huge success with rifle and bow slings, and I thought, by golly, I'm going to have my engineers design the best weed trim- mer sling, and they did! HHR: What makes your trimmer sling the best? SS: The Comfort-Tech Weed Trimmer Sling has a contoured and flexible design which takes the weight of your trimmer and keeps it balanced and dis- tributed across your shoulder and back, eliminating pressure points and minimizing fatigue. The material is slip-resistant, so you don't have to constantly be readjusting it on your shoulder. HHR: Is there anything else you'd like to tell our readers? SS: Give our slings, wraps and other products a try. You'll love them. I think the last thing I want to say about Comfort-Tech is that all of our products are designed and made in the United States. We're pretty passionate about making jobs and improving the local economy here in Shelton, Washington, and the rest of our great nation. For more information, visit booth #4641, go to www.limbsaver.com/comfort-tech or call 877.257.2761. to focus on product innovation," said Kraigh. Bill Reibl, Founder of Infusion Living LLC and former President of Progressive International has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed Fusionbrands LLC. Bill has more than 30 years of experience in the housewares business in sales, mar- keting, senior operating management and international business. "I am very excited to again be involved in the kitchen tool and gadget product category and to be able to form a partnership with Kraigh and Anna," said Reibl. "I am looking forward to working with them and further building the Fusionbrands business." "Bill's experience in a large cor- poration, as well as being a smaller independent entrepreneur was the exact fit we were looking for in a busi- ness partner," said Anna Stewart, Co- Founder. "With our successful growth, this was a perfect time to bring in a partner who can run and manage more of the business and operational side of the company so Kraigh and I can con- tinue our passion of designing prod- ucts, which is how Fusionbrands all began." The year 2016 will mark new begin- nings for Fusionbrands with a newly formed partnership, along with more new innovative products such as the ShredMachine, KaleZipper, SpinOut Screen and more. Fusionbrands is a leader in devel- oping innovative cooking tools and kitchen gadgets that are problem solv- Fusio nbrands (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) ing, fun and easy to use. It has received numerous awards within its product line, most notably for the PoachPod, the original egg-poaching tool, and most recently for the WaveRack, a vertical drying dish mat. Other ingenious prod- ucts include the CoverBlubber ® , a must-have eco-friendly reusable food storage solution, and GrillComb ® , a modern day skewer. 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. Fusionbrands' current collection includes: CitrusPod CoverBlubber, CrackPot, CurveUtensil- Stainless FoodLoop, FoodLoop Flame, FoodLoop Mini & Lace, FoodRazor, FoodPod, GoHook, GrillComb, HeatWave, HerbZipper, PetitePot, PoachPod, PoachPod Ceramic, PoachPod Stainless, PoachPod Lift, TriPod PoachPod, PopMeasure, PowerShears, Salt&PepperPod Set, ServeItUp, SpoonSpreader, StirStik, TenderPress, ToolProp, WaveRack and YolkR. Fusionbrands designing to make your everyday cooking and entertaining experiences … a whole lot cooler. Fusionbrands LLC is U.S. based and proudly serves both the domestic and international markets. For more information, go to www.fusion brands.com, call 877.279.2002 or email customerservice@fusionbrands.com. wall units. The Key Shapes floor display, which was awarded the Gold Winner of the 2015 NRHA Packaging and Merchandising Awards, is similar to the counter display with extender. It is also a wire POP and is an ideal unit to maxi- mize showroom space where there is limited real estate on the counter. The floor display can hold 360 pieces as well. Whether you have ample or limited space on your peg board or slat wall, the panel units are flexible to accommodate L ucky L ine (C o nt'd. fro m p. 4 ) a large or small planogram. With the introduction of its newest shapes, the Lollipop, Gardening and Dog Tags, there are now more than 40 designs to choose from. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, patriotic, into home improvement or enjoy an occasional cocktail, the Key Shapes line offers a wide selection of designs for sports, pets, hobbies or play. For more information, visit www .luckyline.com, call 800.654.6409 or email info@luckyline.com. EDC. Outdoor Edge took its top selling Razor-Lite replacement blade hunting knife and improved it for everyday use. While replacement razor blade utility knives were once the industry standard for DIY types and contractors, Outdoor Edge has set the new standard for knife perform- ance by combining the convenience of a utility knife with the versatility of a tradi- tional folding knife. Outdoor Edge's Jordan Brothers explains, "While the trapezoidal utility knife has always been favored by con- tractors and hardware store patrons for their affordable blade replacement, the suitability of these knives for everyday use is limited by their blade shape. The Razor-Lite and Onyx EDC's easily replaceable and incredibly sharp drop- point replacement blades make them the only knives to combine the best qualities of disposable utility knives and tradition- al drop point folding knives." Now in-stock and ready to ship, the Onyx EDC retails competitively at $24.95, and the Razor-Lite EDC retails at $29.95. The handles of both models are constructed from an incredibly tough, glass-nylon polymer called Grivory ® . While the lower priced Onyx features a O utdo o r Edge (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) Trimond™ textured pattern for grip, the Razor-Lite EDC utilizes rubberized TPR inserts for a safe, non-slip grip. The handle features a recessed, replaceable pocket clip design for a comfortable grip as well as added convenience if the clip ever needed to be replaced. In fact, the clip is so well shaped that the grip feels like there is no clip at all. Once the blade goes dull, it's as easy as ever to change blades. Simply depress the lock button on the han- dle to remove the worn blade and insert a "shaving-sharp" new one. The black- oxide coated blade holder offers double- sided thumb studs for one-hand opening and supports the 3.5-inch razor-blade for the strength of a traditional knife with the sharpness of a surgeon's scalpel. Each knife comes with three or six replacement blades and additional six packs of blades can be purchased for a retail of $11.95. Available in both box and blister packaging, dealers with limited merchan- dising space can also purchase conven- ient countertop displays which hold nine knives and four replacement blade packs. Visit Outdoor Edge at booth #6654. For more information, go to www .outdooredge.com or contact Jordan Brothers at 800.447.3343 or by email at Jordan@outdooredge.com.