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The Innovative New Product Award (INA) for the Seasonal category was presented to Shawn Levangie of Trail Blazer Products By Bob Elliott, president, Canadian Retail Hardware Association at CHS' Awards Night, Monday, February 5th. |
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Collapsible SAWVIVOR SAW survives the cut to take Innovative New Product Award - Seasonal Category TORONTO: February 14, 2001... Just when you thought you couldn't improve something as basic to the outdoors as a hack saw, a company from Nova Scotia proves there is indeed a better mousetrap. The winner of the best new product award in the Seasonal category at the Canadian Hardware and Building Materials Show was the Sawvivor Saw from Trail Blazer Products of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This innovative product earned the recognition over 500 other entries at the Canada's national hard lines trade show's Showcase of Innovation. Contestants on television's Survivor series might wish they had one of these handy items for clearing trees away from their temporary shelters. Designed for campers, backpackers and homeowners, the strong Sawvivor Saw is collapsible and ready to take to any immunity challenge. This lightweight saw features a strong anodized aluminum frame, stainless steel parts throughout, a cushioned foam grip and storage space in the handle for extra blades. Judges were enamored with its portability and safety features. When not in use, the blade is safely stored inside the handle. Industrial design advisers Ken Cummings of
Humber College School of Industrial Design and Stephen Guerin of
The Design Exchange evaluated CHS' new product entries on originality,
design, functionality and sales potential. Industry experts Robert
Koci, Editor, Canadian Contractor magazine; Gail Ravenda, General
Manager, Hicks Lumber; and David Nisbet, President, Mutual Hardware
were also on the judging panel. Each year the Canadian Hardware
and Building Materials Show recognizes the best new products in
hardware, home improvement, home trends & decor, seasonal and best
of show categories from exhibitor products submitted at its Showcase
of Innovation. |