Thirteen Companies Honored With IHA Innovation Awards

Thirteen housewares suppliers were honored as winners of the annual International Housewares Associations’ Innovation Awards. The winners in each of the categories were announced at the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show this week.

The winners are:

• Cook + Bakeware: Frieling USA, Inc., BLACK CUBE Cookware.
• Household Electrics + Home Environment: Miro, CleanPot.
• Kitchen Electrics: Boyd Coffee Company, Brazen Connected 8-Cup Brew System by Behmor.
• Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery: IMCG, Inc., Butter Mill.
• Kitchenware: Bruer LLC, Cold Bruer.
• Tabletop: Metrokane Inc., Rabbit Push Muddler.
• Home Organization + Storage: YouCopia, StoraStack.
• Bath + Personal Care:  simplehuman, Adjustable Shower Caddy.
• Cleaning: FusionBrands, WaveRack.
• Floor + Carpet Care: Techko Maid Inc., SuperMaid.
• Home Décor + Gifts: Paint Handy LLC, Paint Handy.
• Personal Care + Home Healthcare: Crane USA, Inc., Mini Travel Humidifier.
• Pet Products: DOMO Elektro (LINEA 2000 bvba), Dog Biscuit Maker.

“Congratulations to these winners; they are excellent representatives of the cutting-edge innovation and creativity that is driving the housewares industry today,” said Phil Brandl, IHA president & CEO. “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.”

More than 500 products were entered in the IHA Innovation Awards competition. The 63 finalists in all categories were showcased in special displays at the show.

The 2015 International Home + Housewares Show featured more than 2,100 exhibitors and more than 60,000 attendees.