Thirteen housewares suppliers, ranging from name brands to small entrepreneurs, were honored as winners of the second annual IHA Innovation Awards announced at last week’s International Home + Housewares Show.
More than 400 products were entered in the IHA Innovation Awards competition.
The winners were:
- Chef’n Corp.’s Pull’n Slice Mandoline in Kitchenware;
- Global Marketing/Woll Cookware USA’s Concept Plus in Cook + Bakeware;
- Jura Capresso’s GIGA 5 in Kitchen Electrics;
- iSi North America’s Basics Flex~it Measuring Spoon Set in Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery;
- Bella Vita Gift Bags’ Bottle Net in Home Décor + Gifts;
- Solvetta’s FlatBox-LunchBox in Tabletop;
- simplehuman’s Sensor Mirror in Bath + Personal Care;
- Browne USA’s Magnetic Spot Scrubber for Cleaning;
- Oreck Corp.’s VersaVac Full Size Bagless Vacuum & Steam Mop in Floor + Carpet Care;
- Trash-Ease, Trash-Ease product in Home Organization + Storage;
- ECOVACS Robotics Inc.’s WINBOT in Household Electrics + Home Environment;
- Blue Anatomy Limited’s Wireless Body Scale in Personal Care + Home Healthcare; and
- Pioneer Pet Products’ Raindrop Drinking Fountain, Stainless Steel in Pet Products.
“Congratulations to these winners, they are excellent representatives of the cutting-edge innovation and creation happening in the housewares industry,” said Phil Brandl, IHA president. “Based on the efforts of these and other design-focused companies in our industry, consumers are able to fill their homes with innovative products that meet their individual needs and varied lifestyles.”
