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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 7 5 Saturday, March 10, 2018 La Crosse Technology: Back to Its Roots with a Modern Twist La Crosse Technology was founded in 1983 where it began as one man with a vision, a van and the passion to bring quality made grandfather clocks to the market, one trip at a time. While La Crosse Technology had its beginning over 30 years ago, the company's name or focus didn't always include technolo- gy. In the beginning, selling clocks was at the root of the company and as the com- pany evolved, relationships grew and new partnerships were made. That jour- ney created what the company has become today, La Crosse Technology – A Family of Brands, selling quality time, weather and monitoring products to the marketplace. A stunning example of the melding of the brands and interests is the new dec- orative indoor/outdoor wall clock that combines the technology of atomic time with function and style. The 404-3556A has a durable weather resistant 22" poly resin frame with a hammered metal motif, which includes a glass lens, metal hands and features temperature and humidity dials that display the ambient environment. To withstand the elements, the clock has rubber gas- kets, a UV coating on the lens and a UV-resistant dial, all carefully planned by the design and develop- ment team to prevent sun and water damage to the clock. In addition, the back of the case is equipped with a battery cover to ensure no water leaks in, avoiding harm to the clock and batteries. Experience the accurate advantage of WWVB time with this decorative wall clock, simply set your time zone and the advanced clock will automatically syn- chronize itself to the time sig- nal sent by the NIST out of Fort Collins, Colorado, auto- matically updating for Daylight Saving Time when using DST mode. The small town team takes pride in the quality and value of every product it produces. Go to booth #L13307 where the dedicated sales team can show you some of the new clock designs. La Crosse Technology, bringing you style with a purpose. Visit booth #L13307 for more informa- tion. After the show, go to www.lacrosse technology.com. Totally Bamboo Continues to Be 'First in Bamboo' Tom Sullivan, Founder of Totally Bamboo, discusses his company's histo- ry, how it stands apart from the market and its commitment to sustainable solu- tions. KNSD: How did Totally Bamboo get its start? TS: Joanne and I first began using bam- boo with our Hollywood Chairs. These were hand-crafted director's chairs for some of the top productions in Hollywood. Using bamboo for the chairs was really a revelation in how amazing a material it is – lightweight yet incredibly strong. One year for Christmas gifts we used some of the bamboo scraps from our studio to create cutting boards. They were a huge hit with our friends and family, and the world's first bamboo cut- ting boards and Totally Bamboo were born! KNSD: Why bamboo? What attracted you to it as a material solution? TS: We feel that bamboo is just better. It's stronger than maple, has more com- pressive strength than concrete and the same strength-to-weight ratio as steel. In addition to all that, it grows incredibly fast – up to two to three feet in a single day! All of our products are produced using Moso bamboo, which we've found to be the most environmentally- friendly option. Moso is not a part of the panda's diet or habitat and needs only gentle cultivating methods (pesti- cides, clear-cutting and re-planting are not necessary). When it's time to har- vest, our bamboo is cut and carried out of the forest on foot by family farm- ers. KNSD: How does Totally Bamboo sepa- rate itself from competing bamboo prod- ucts? TS: Our design really stands apart. We design our products in our office in California drawing from the inspiration life and nature provide. We're not just offering the same old, same old prod- uct, we continually strive for innova- tion and we feel it shows. R&D is not just a part of our company, it is the company. We also pride ourselves on our prod- uct quality. With nearly 20 years of expe- rience working exclusively with bamboo and having produced millions of boards, we know what it takes to produce a qual- ity, lasting product. Our product quality also extends to our customer service. We ship fast and on time with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. If there does happen to be an issue, we stand firmly behind our products and ensure our customers are completely sat- isfied. KNSD: What new product are you most excited about? TS: We're introducing our new Eco-Culinaire™ line this year. It's our first product line to be made with our proprietary PhylloTech™ material, which combines bamboo with food- safe poly. It was a long time in the mak- ing, but we finally found the secret sauce to really get it just right. The knife-feel really features the bamboo as it provides a precise yet quiet and satisfying cutting surface. The introduction of poly allows the board to really stand up to a beating in use and in the dishwash- er. Visit Totally Bamboo in booth #S2157. For more information, visit www.totally bamboo.com or call 760.471.6600. Red Copper Cookware from BulbHead Continues to Dominate Non-Stick Category Consumers nationwide have recognized the value of the Red Copper Cookware line from BulbHead. With copper as the top choice for home chefs, Red Copper continues to soar in sales. Red Copper Flipwich is the perfect stove-top panini and sandwich maker that makes hot dishes in minutes. The Flipwich has two interlocking grill pans coated with a copper infused ceramic sur- face. Lightweight and non-stick, Flipwich's aluminum induction plates distribute heat evenly and quickly with no need to use oil or butter. Red Copper Square Dance is a 9.5- inch square pan that includes a stainless steel induction plate to ensure an even distribution of heat for use both on a stovetop or in the oven. The square size offers 25 percent more surface space for easy recipes for any meal or snack. The Red Copper 10-inch Fry Pan, like the other items in the Red Copper cookware line, is PFOA and PFTE free. With a non-stick, anti-scratch service, cooking is fast as a result of the even heating of the pan. Again, there is no need to use oil, butter or grease. Red Copper is also oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Food easily slides from the pan, while the ergonomically designed handle stays cool to the touch. The Red Copper 5 Piece Set includes the 10- inch square pan, glass lid, fry basket, steamer tray and recipe book. With Red Copper, cooks can prepare meals seven different ways: broil, bake, steam, fry, sauté, braise and deep fry. The Red Copper 10 Piece Set includes the 8-inch fry pan, 10-inch fry pan with lid, 1.5-quart sauce pot with lid, 2.5-quart sauce pot with lid, 6-quart sauce pot with lid and aluminum steamer inset. "We recognize the importance of affordable cookware for our valued cus- tomers," notes AJ Khubani, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of BulbHead. "Red Copper is versatile, con- venient and, most important, safe to use. As we continue to grow the BulbHead brand, our goal is to discover and rapidly develop products that make life easier." Red Copper is designed to allow burned food rem- nants to easily glide off with water. The tough coating also withstands thousands of abrasives without scratching or flaking. Red Copper cookware is dishwasher safe. The Red Copper line retails between $19.99 and $99.99 at major retailers nationwide. Stop by booth #L11331. For more infor- mation on BulbHead and TeleBrands, visit www.bulbhead.com, on Facebook at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / b u l b h e a d i d e a s , Twitter @BulbHeadIdeas and Instagram @BulbHead_Ideas.