ATLANTA, Sept. 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot recognized
innovations in home improvement that make tackling projects easier
and more efficient for the Pro and DIYer at its annual 2023
Innovation Awards.
The 2023 top winners include:
- Overall Winner: Decora Edge™ by Leviton makes installing
light switches and outlets faster, safer and more efficient.
Color-coded levers help to easily identify the correct terminal for
wiring, and an audible click gives extra confidence with every
installation.
- First Runner Up: Ecolab Scientific Clean Line brings the
cleaning solutions trusted to clean and sanitize some of the
world's largest hotels, healthcare facilities and restaurants to
Home Depot customers' homes. Bath cleaners, degreasers, floorcare
and pressure wash cleaners in Ecolab's Scientific Clean line are
backed by a team of 1,200 scientists and technical
specialists.
- Second Runner Up: Glidden Cool Touch Exterior Floor
Paint keeps porches, patios, pool decks, and walkways cooler.
Available in tintable stain or paint, Glidden Cool Touch reduces surface temperature
by up to 20% compared to products of a similar color using its Cool
Surface Technology.
"Our pipeline of product innovation is stronger in every
category thanks to our outstanding suppliers," said
Billy Bastek, executive vice president of merchandising at The
Home Depot. "We're thrilled with this year's winners and their
commitment to providing our DIY and Pro customers with first access
to the newest and most compelling products to help them improve
their homes."
In addition to the top three winners, The Home Depot recognized
the following finalists for their high marks in product
innovation:
- Husky Rechargeable Flashlights help to illuminate any
space for longer periods. With long-lasting rechargeable batteries
and the ability to use alkaline batteries for emergencies, these
flashlights feature a Twist-to-Focus head for a narrow spotlight or
wide flood light.
- The KAP-IT Sprinkler Riser makes raising your sprinkler
easier. A Pro can raise an average of 5 sprinkler heads per hour
using traditional risers, but with KAP-IT, they can average 20
heads per hour.
- Kohler Extra Tall Toilet provides enhanced comfort and
easy accessibility in the bathroom. Without sacrificing flushing
power, the 1.28-gallon flush setting saves up to 16,500 gallons per
year compared to older 3.5-gallon toilets.
- Makita XGT 40V line of 40V power tools offers powerful
battery-powered Pro-grade tools. The 40V tools bring the power of
gas to jobsites in a cordless platform.
- The Ridgid Flexshaft is a quick and efficient solution
that leaves pipes clean and free-flowing. It helps Pros move faster
from job to job and can deliver wall-to-wall clean by clearing
blockages in 1-1⁄4" to 2" lines.
- Ryobi 80V Zero Turn Riding Mower and Riding Lawn Tractor
brings together easy maintenance with power and new technology.
Ryobi 80V HP technology delivers the power equivalent of up to a
42-horsepower gasoline engine without the hassle of gas, oil, or
regular engine maintenance. The patented Cross Cut Multi-Blade
System uses up to 6 total blades to achieve a superior cut that
eliminates clumping and creates a better-looking lawn.
- TrafficMaster Sheet Vinyl brings the beautiful look of
wood grain or stone at an incredible value. The proprietary
printing process with multiple inks and embossing creates realistic
textures on vinyl plank.
In conjunction with the Innovation Awards, The Home Depot
honored suppliers in several categories:
- Environmental Partner of the Year: Clorox/Glad
- Interconnected Partner of the Year: Evolutions Flooring
- Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year: Behr
- Supplier Diversity Partner of the Year: Pure Beauty Farms
Partners of the Year are listed by product category
below:
- Appliances: Midea
- Building Materials: US Gypsum
- Décor/Storage/Organization: Great Star
- Electrical/Lighting: Feit Electric
- Flooring: Polyloom
- Hardware: PrimeSource
- Indoor Garden: Ryobi
- Kitchens & Bath: Cambria
- Lumber: Sierra Pacific Industries
- Millworks: Masonite
- Outdoor Garden: Bell Nurseries
- Paint: W.M. Barr
- Plumbing: Milwaukee
- Tools: Milwaukee
The Home Depot's 2023 Innovation Award winners and finalists are
available online and in stores today. For more information,
visit www.homedepot.com/innovation.
About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty
retailer. At the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, the
Company operated a total of 2,326 retail stores in all 50 states,
the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs over 470,000
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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