The ultra-thin FLEXiT Light by STRIKER® will be showcased at the National Hardware Show this week in Las Vegas. A hands free, flexible, LED, task light, FLEXiT allows an unlimited amount of light projections. Thanks to its durable Shape-Loc™ frame, consumers can easily bend, fold, wrap, stick, or hook the product on or around objects to create a focused spot or broad flood of light.

3M is bringing the latest technology in wall repair to this year’s National Hardware Show, which kicks off tomorrow. 3M™ Patch Plus Primer will make its NHS debut as the only product on the market that uses nanotechnology to create a quick-drying, strong, even patch in just one easy step. Designed with pro-painters and DIYers in mind, this product creates an easier prep-process that addresses common challenges when patching a wall; such as shrinking, cracking and changes in paint sheen.

Featuring all the benefits of a lightweight spackling with the strength of a heavyweight spackling, 3M Patch Plus Primer delivers strong repairs up to three times faster than other products. Advanced acrylic resins offer great paint anchoring and the specially engineered fillers pack together to resist shrinking and provide strength. For optimal performance, this primer should be used on drywall, plaster, wood, stucco, and concrete surfaces.

The KitchenAid® Deluxe Stainless Steel Gas Grill will be heating things up at the National Hardware Show this week. Nexgrill Industries, Inc. will be showcasing the KitchenAid Grill and its exclusive Even-Heat™ Technology. With stainless steel burners, angled porcelain flame tamers and enhanced grates working together to distribute consistent heat across the entire grill surface, this product offers consumers grilling at its best!

Equipped with 52,000 BTU’s, five 304 stainless steel main burners that individually ignite with push and turn electronic automatic ignition and a total grilling surface of 696.8 square inches, this grill leaves others in envy. On top of a phenomenal cooking performance, its heavy duty 304 stainless steel wrapped cooking grids makes cleaning up a breeze. The KitchenAid Grill is built with the industry’s highest corrosion-resistant materials. Its 32-inch firebox is constructed with porcelain-coated steel and comes with a dual-walled stainless steel main lid that insulates heat during cooking. A deluxe temperature gauge sits atop the main lid to easily maintain and adjust cooking temperatures. For added convenience, the fuel supply can be converted from liquid propane gas to natural gas with a natural gas conversion kit.

The KitchenAid Grill will be a top item at NHS 2013. Its extreme durability and reliable 10-year warranty on the 304 stainless steel burners will have everyone talking. It’s safe to say this product will keep consumers grilling in style for many years to come!

To learn more about the KitchenAid Grill visit the company’s website at www.kitchenaid.com.

Revolutionizing indoor footwear is the innovative alternative to socks and slippers, Nufoot. Appearing next week at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, the protective footwear is a patented design that contains anti-microbial and is water-resistant. With skid-resistant soles, they are the perfect footwear to use while cleaning hardwood floors or taking a shower. Nufoot also offers a more durable, sanitary alternative to traditional patient socks and are worth packing in the overnight bag before a hospital stay.

Sleek and durable, Nufoot is made of a four-way stretch material that is available in both adult and children sizes. The product is accommodating to all shapes of feet, providing unparalleled comfort while retaining moisture to relieve cracked skin and heels. 

Scoot Absorbent Powder is one of the easiest, most effective cleaners on the market! This product will take the hard work out of scrubbing stains away, saving consumers time and money.

The powder absorbs and deodorizes liquid spills and pet accidents without perfumes. Tested and used by professional carpet cleaners for 20 years, Scoot Absorbent Powder has an amazing formula comparable to a thousand tiny sponges. By covering the spill with a thin layer of Absorbent Powder and allowing the application to fully dry, the product neutralizes pH levels and absorbs 60% of its own liquid. Once the excess powder is vacuumed the carpet or upholstery will look and feel clean.

Scoot Absorbent Powder may be a household product, but it is professional grade. With 20 years of success on the market, Scoot Products’ booth at NHS will undoubtedly be packed!

To learn more about Scoot Products and Absorbent Powder visit the company’s website at http://www.scootproducts.com/

MAS Un Limited’s “Simply Dump It” pivoting wheelbarrow handles have definitely captured the attention of the ECPR team. The patented pivoting handle grips enable users to lift, control and deliver heavy loads more safely and easily, which ultimately makes gardening projects seem a little less daunting.

Winning the top award at the 2011 Ergonomic Conference and Expo and a Top-10 honorable mention at the 2012 World Ag Expo, consumers are flocking to garden centers and retail stores to purchase “Simply Dump It” wheelbarrow handles. “Reports show that retail store sales of wheelbarrows increase 20%-30% when the ‘Simply Dump It’ pivoting handles are installed, displayed, and demonstrated on a wheelbarrow floor-model,” says John Zaza, director of sales for Simply Dump It / MAS Un Limited.

The durable, nylon grips install in minutes on most wood or metal wheelbarrow handles. Physician-endorsed, these handles pivot when lifted which helps protect wrists from excessive rotation and weight loading. In addition, the handles aid in reducing the torque on elbows and lower backs.

Retailers and media members, stop by MAS Un Limited’s booth (8747) at the National Hardware Show to see live demonstrations of the “Simply Dump It” wheelbarrow handles. And, for more information about this innovative product, visit www.simplydumpit.com.

There are no comparisons to Think Mint Incorporated’s MagniMoist™ basket liners. The smart fiber is an all-natural, U.S.-grown formulation with a 100% recycled binder, allowing plants to fully hydrate before water escapes. Available for use in wire baskets, potted plants and landscapes, this revolutionary soil-hydration fiber will be showcased at this year’s National Hardware Show along with several of the garden industries’ latest innovations.

Magnimoist fibers are easy to cut and shape, fitting into a variety of containers and planting beds. Sizes are available for round wire baskets, wall baskets, window boxes, liner sheets, mats and bulk rolls. When placed below the growing medium, the liners deflect water into the dry medium, successfully spreading water throughout and hydrating the plants. After full saturation, the pads and liners become porous, releasing only excess water, ultimately reducing runoff and enhancing plant uptake to save gardeners more fertilizer.

Magnimoist will give this year’s NHS attendees a lot to talk about with its proven ability to improve the look and health of plants by magnifying the water-holding capacity of potting soil. Be sure to stop by their booth to see how MagniMoist liners can help gardeners and landscapers grow more vibrant and colorful hanging baskets this season.

To learn more about Magnimoist visit the company’s website at www.magnimoist.com.

At this year’s National Hardware Show, the Slice PEN CUTTER will be joining an award-winning collection of cutting tools for industrial and home applications by Slice, Inc. Featuring a safer, more cost-effective cutting solution for professionals and consumers, the company’s latest addition has a ceramic blade that lasts up to ten times longer than traditional steel blades; it never rusts, is non-magnetic, non-conductive, and oil-free.

Safety is number one for Slice Inc. Their teams of experts continue to strive for safer cutting alternatives, replacing older metal-blades with Slice ceramic-blades and handles in their warehouses, retail floor operations and manufacturing facilities. The design of the PEN CUTTER is no exception. It bears an auto-retractable handle and rounded ceramic-blade tips with a unique thick-blade design to further increase safety among users.

With more than half of the world’s Fortune 500 companies already using the company’s ceramic-blade cutters to reduce on-site work injuries, ECPR expects this product to be a must-see item at NHS 2013.

After cracking his vertebra and left temporarily immobile, young entrepreneur Justin Connell came up with an idea for a mobile garden. Putting his thoughts into action, Connell’s company, Life Cycle Gardens, will be introducing Garden on Wheelz™ at this year’s National Hardware Show. Elevated 38 inches from the ground, with a wheelbarrow-like construction, this home and garden product features adjustable legs that allow the physically disabled to sit or stand while gardening.

With 6 square feet of gardening space, consumers can enjoy 36 pounds of fresh produce each year. Garden on Wheelz is made of UV-resistant and food grade plastic, also bearing a run-off water recycling system. In addition to providing consumers with physical limitations a home and garden product, the mobility of Garden on Wheelz allows for maximization of sunlight and space in homes limited to small balconies or patios.

Click here to read more about Justin Connell and how he went from student to CEO.

Redhed Tools, manufacturer of quality garden tools, was first founded in the spring of 2012 by professional landscaper Rick Meinzer. Since its inception, the company has devoted itself to concepting and manufacturing garden tools for avid home gardeners to cherish. Now, after a year of research and testing, RedHed Tools has created the Essential Kit, a revolutionary garden tool with patented handle system and interchangeable tool heads.

Compact, versatile and reliable, the Essential Kit offers 32 different tool variations, including shovels, rakes and brooms. The kit comes with 4 hickory handles plus an extender, 4 tool heads and a water-resistant storage bag. The tool heads are made from a corrosion-resistant stainless steel and are powder-coated for an extra layer of rust protection. Conversely, the ergonomic handles are constructed from oil-rubbed, premium hickory wood, creating a smooth finish. Connecting the heads and handles is RedHed Tools’ patented Quick Connect system, which ensures a seamless fit. To use, home gardeners simply need to press and hold the die-cast slider to quickly attach or detach all heads and handles.

Members of the media, be sure to stop by RedHed Tools’ NHS booth (12830) to see the Essential Kit in person. We guarantee your readers will want to learn more about this new set of gardening tools! For more information about RedHed Tools or the Essential Kit, visit www.redhedtools.com.