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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JUNE 2016 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 7 BLACK+DECKER Launches Lithium Ion Vacuums with Sensing Features BLACK+DECKER™ has launched Lithium Ion Cordless Stick and Handheld Vacuums featuring SMARTECH™ Sensing Features. SMARTECH automates BLACK+DECKER's vacuums with AutoSense™, FilterSense™, and Batter ySense™, each of which streamline cleaning for the homeowner. BLACK+DECKER launched its first Lithium Ion cordless vacuums in 2013. Lithium ion batteries are lightweight, hold a charge, and have a long battery life. Expanding on that innovation, BLACK+DECKER has introduced three types of automation incorporated into the new SMARTECH vacuums. AutoSense senses whether it 's cleaning hard surface floors or carpet and automatically adjusts its power level accordingly, aiding cleaning by boosting power as needed on high-pile carpet when using the stick vacuum. FilterSense alerts the user with an illuminated LED icon when the filter needs to be cleaned. And finally, Batter ySense indicates how much batter y remains with three white LED lights. SMARTECH vacuums come in three configurations to best fit the needs of the homeowner. The 2in1 Cordless F loor Extension Stick Vacuum has a removable floor head that provides versatility for top-to- bottom cleaning while the 2in1 Cordless Stick Vacuum has a self-standing design that keeps the vacuum upright and ready to use. Both 2in1 stick vacuum configurations provide the convenience of a removable hand vacuum for cleaning carpet to curtains and ever ything in between. They also offer clear floor head covers and removable beater bars for easy cleaning. The third type is a Cordless Hand Vacuum which, in addition to the SMARTECH features, also has a second speed option called PowerBoost™. With the push of a button, PowerBoost increases suction power for difficult cleaning tasks and can be turned down to standard (or first speed) mode when the user is cleaning more delicate areas such as curtains, linens, or sheets. Each unit comes equipped with an onboard extendable crevice tool, a washable and replaceable filter and pre- filter, and features cyclonic action that helps to keep the filters clean and suction strong. In addition, the 2in1 Cordless Stick Vacuum's beater bar can be turned on or off to conserve power. Finally, each of the Stick Vacuums and Hand Vacuum include a flip-up brush and/or an additional push- in brush, both of which are great for cleaning blinds and baseboards. Available now in a wide variety of colors, BLACK+DECKER's new Lithium Ion Cordless Stick and Handheld Vacuums featuring SMARTECH sensing features are sold at retailers nationwide. Suggested retail price for the Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum is f rom $79 to $99, and the Cordless Lithium Stick Vacuums retail for $159 to $179. KN LG Studio Named Exclusive Home Appliance Partner Of 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase LG Studio, the award-winning premium line of kitchen appliances f rom LG Electronics, has been named the exclusive home appliance partner for the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, one of the nation's premier show house events. The 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase spotlights Villa de Martini, an elegant home on top of Telegraph Hill, that has been transformed by the West Coast's top designers. Open to the public through May 30, this year's showcase home features more than two dozen transformed rooms and outdoor spaces along with sweeping views. LG Studio, the award-winning premium line of kitchen appliances f rom LG Electronics, has been named the exclusive home appliance partner for the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, one of the nation's premier show house events. LG Studio, the award-winning premium line of kitchen appliances f rom LG Electronics, has been named the exclusive home appliance partner for the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, one of the nation's premier show house events. As the official appliance sponsor of the showcase, LG Studio appliances are featured prominently in the home's high- end kitchen, which was designed by the team at Martin Kobus Home. They include the new 42-inch built-in side-by-side ref rigerator, one of the many products in the LG Studio line of appliances incorporating the design influence of renowned designer and LG Studio Artistic Advisor Nate Berkus. Also featured in the showcase kitchen are the LG Studio double wall oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher. "Partnering with a premiere design showhouse event like the San Francisco Decorator Showcase makes perfect sense – an ideal venue at which to showcase newest introductions f rom our high-end LG Studio line," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "LG's Studio line marries our best-in-class innovation with a truly outstanding design. The featured kitchen showcases how premium LG Studio appliances can serve as the cornerstone for a beautiful and functional kitchen." LG just unveiled additions to its Nate Berkus-inspired Studio suite, including the side-by-side built-in ref rigerator, single- and double-wall ovens and gas cooktops. Berkus has been working with LG's design team for the last two years to ensure the LG Studio line of appliances blends best- in-class innovation with sleek, sophisticated design. The LG Studio kitchen suite has been designed with seamless integration in mind, highlighting clean lines and a unique, modern feel made to seamlessly blend with any kitchen's decor. The distinctive styling of the new appliances incorporates timeless, pro-style design. Noteworthy design elements include a stainless steel ice and water dispenser and highly functional LED task lighting in the refrigerator, stainless steel metal knobs with sleek SmoothTouch™ glass controls on the control panels of the wall ovens and unique red light indicators on the cook tops. The LG Studio product line also includes standard-size, counter-depth ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerators as well as gas and electric slide-in ranges. All LG Studio appliances are available now at specialty kitchen and bath retailers nationwide. For information on the entire line of LG Studio premium appliances, visit www.lgstudio.com. The 2016 Decorator Showcase will be held at 298 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, through Memorial Day. The showcase is open to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays and is closed on Mondays, except for Memorial Day. For hours and ticket information, please visit decoratorshowcase.org/tickets/. KN Jeanette Winters to Head Human Resources at Igloo Products Corp. Igloo Products Corp. has appointed Jeanette K. Winters as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer. In the newly established role, Winters is responsible for developing and implementing world-class, cross- functional solutions designed to augment and optimize the current high performance and productivity standards in place at Igloo and its subsidiary brand, Cool Gear International, LLC. "Jeanette has a well-established track record of driving change to deliver unprecedented performance through the alignment of culture, structure, strategy and opportunity," said Mark Parrish, Igloo President and CEO. "The entire organization is honored to have such an accomplished, knowledgeable and passionate executive join our team." Winters is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience leading corporate talent management, diversity and inclusion, organizational development and enterprise learning functions at global Fortune 500 organizations (Intel, American Express, Pitney Bowes and Amgen). Known for enabling individual and corporate growth while exceeding expectations for transformation through unconventional value generation, she is committed to helping organizations perform better while supporting all stakeholders. "Jeanette is a true champion for the people she serves—from the board room to the f ront line customer service professional, manufacturing technician or mid-level manager," Parrish continued. "I have always had an immense thirst to learn and share knowledge," Winters explained. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and expertise here at Igloo and gaining new insights and experience from working with such a longstanding company and iconic American brand." Winters holds a doctorate in public administration f rom the University of Southern California, a master of higher education administration and bachelor of arts f rom American University in Washington, D.C., and is a certified executive coach from the Hudson Institute. She also holds a certificate in neuroscience and leadership from the NeuroLeadership Institute. KN