ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home
Depot® merchants and suppliers work
hard to bring the latest innovation to store shelves and digital
carts nationwide. Every year, The Home Depot recognizes its
best-in-class supplier partners who introduce new products that
deliver efficiency and cost-savings, which benefit both pros and
DIYers.
This year, The Home Depot is awarding finalists across several
home improvement categories, including outdoor power equipment,
bath and lighting. Top winners include:
Overall Winner:
Faster mowing time with zero
turns: The ergonomic fit and high-accuracy cutting power
of the Cub Cadet ULTIMA Series ZT1 50 FAB Zero-Turn Riding
Mower by MTD raises the bar for durability without
sacrificing operator comfort. The "zero-turn riding capability"
allows faster mowing time. Dual LED headlights provide brighter,
longer, broader light for working before dawn or after dusk. For a
more even cut with fewer clumps and stragglers, the mower features
a 50 in. heavy-duty fabricated deck with a reinforced AeroForce
cutting system.
First Runner Up:
Easily swappable soft-close
vanity doors and drawers: The reversible doors and drawers of
the Home Decorators Collection 30-in. Sedgewood Bath
Vanities by American Woodmark can be swapped to the left
or right sides of the vanity to easily accommodate the plumbing of
any bathroom and maximize individual room layouts. The stylish
colorways and attractive compact design with traditional raised
panel doors provide a durable finish with a solid surface
technology vanity top and bowl sink.
Second Runner
Up:
Tool-free recessed lighting
installation: The easy-to-install, canless, all-in-one design
of the Commercial Electric 6-in. LED Slim Color Changing
Recessed Lighting Kit by Globe can alter the aesthetic
of a space with its five color temperatures including warm white,
soft white, neutral white, bright white, and daylight. Dimmable up
to ten percent and ever energy-efficient, the light saves customers
money by displaying 900 Lumens on only 15-watts of energy, lasting
up to 50,000 hours of continuous use.
"As the product authority in home improvement, we are proud to
recognize the most innovative products on the market through our
annual innovation awards ceremony," said Ted Decker, merchandising executive vice
president for The Home Depot. "Every day, we work closely with our
supplier partners to bring to market products that deliver high
quality and value, save our customers time and provide ease and
convenience to complete their home improvement projects."
In addition to the top three winners, The Home Depot recognizes
these finalists for their top marks in product innovation:
- DEWALT Atomic 20V Compact Series offers battery
compatible platform from drivers to saws to screwdrivers.
- Husky Welded Garage Cabinets by Hyxion organizes and
offers ample garage storage to maximize space and fight
clutter.
- Jeld-Wen F-2500 Fiberglass Folding Patio Door features a
seamless style to transition from your home to outside. The
fiberglass is both durable and upscale.
- Home Legend Water-Resistant Bamboo Flooring is
sustainable, stylish and durable. The glueless installation is easy
and economical.
- Milwaukee Packout Tool Storage features a stacking
design and integrated dolly for durable, weatherproof jobsite
conditions.
- ReVent Bath Fans are easy-to-install exhaust fans
allowing installation from the inside, which eliminates the
requirement to install from the attic.
- Traeger Wi-Fi Pellet Grill with WiFIRE Technology offers
a deluxe grilling experience. The grill is Wi-Fi-enabled and
controllable from an app on your smart phone to easily heat up and
cool down in just a few seconds.
In conjunction with the Innovation Awards, The Home Depot honors
suppliers in several other categories. Chervon/EGO is
recognized as the Environmental Partner of the Year for its
industry-leading line of lithium battery power equipment, which
replaces heavy carbon-emitting combustible engines. The
Interconnected Partner of the Year is awarded to
Samsung, highlighting their enhanced online content and
dedication to the customer experience. Then, RYOBI earns
Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year for creating a
cross-functional program leveraging its platforms to better deliver
the most relevant product and message to customers.
Additionally, the following companies received The Home Depot's
Supplier of the Year Award:
- Lumber: Arauco Wood Products
- Building Materials: Rapid Set
- Flooring: Halstead
- Paint: Linzer
- Hardware: Liberty Hardware
- Tools: Apex Tool Group
- Plumbing: Rheem
- Electrical/Lighting: Leedarson
- Indoor Garden: Traeger
- Outdoor Garden: Pure Beauty Farms
- Appliances: Midea
- Kitchen & Bath: Masterbrand Cabinetry
- Millworks: Woodgrain
- Décor/Storage/Organization: Nien Made
Finally, during The Home Depot's Diverse Supplier Luncheon,
Back to the Roots was recognized for its innovation in
creating The Water Garden, a self-cleaning fish tank that
grows organic herbs and microgreens. The Water Garden operates as a
closed-loop, mini aquaponic ecosystem, in which fish waste
fertilizes the plants and the plants clean the water, resulting in
fresh harvest greens in 10 days.
The Home Depot's 2019 Innovation Award product winners and
finalists are available online and in-stores today marked with an
official The Home Depot Innovation seal. For more information,
visit www.HomeDepot.com.
About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world's
largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,291 retail
stores in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico,
U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2018, The Home Depot had
sales of $108.2 billion and earnings
of $11.1 billion. The Company employs
more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow
Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index.
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