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The National Hardware Show (NHS) is officially underway, and independent retailers have access to the expansive show floor, stocked with thousands of vendors. The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) managing editor Lindsey Thompson walked the show floor and found her favorite five best products to help differentiate your business.
The Davymat is a doormat lockbox that can be deployed in less than five seconds. This doormat is anchored to a porch and sits below a standard doorstep, fitting 95% of packages.
“Porch pirates are a real problem no matter where you live, and I loved this solution from Davymat. The lockbox not only looked great both as a doormat and a package box, but the functionality was awesome. Such a smart idea!”
The Tack Strap from STAPLL is a patented four-way bungee cord featuring a rubber traction pad that locks down cargo. This strap has flat bungees and a durable steel core hook to secure cargo. This strap is fully adjustable and is made for trucks, ATVs, snowmobiles, electric bikes and more.
“You would think that something as basic as bungee cords wouldn’t have any innovations, but I loved how this bungee cord system was so easy to use and could be applied to so many uses.”
The Firefly Flashlight from Wrap-It Storage is a flashlight featuring a zippered pouch on the handle to hold small items like keys. This flashlight features four light modes and produces a beam powered by 450 lumens and can light up to 300 meters away.
“Our neighborhood doesn’t have sidewalks, so I am constantly looking for a flashlight to take on walks in the early morning or later at night. This flashlight does it all; it provides several light options and can hold other items like a house key.”
Made from high-strength silicone, the Top Box Tool Tray from Bolster Inc. is an organizing tray designed to fit atop toolboxes or rolling carts. It measures approximately 22.5 inches in length, 16 inches in width, and 1.75 inches in height and weighs just under 7 pounds. The tray features a reinforced bottom, sidewalls and pattern webbing, along with a dedicated central “catch-all” area for loose items.
“This is an innovative system because there isn’t like it out there, especially for fasteners and other small nuts, bolts and screws. Anything that helps keep these small items organized is great!”
The 27-gallon storage tote from Greenmade is a durable storage solution made from plastic, featuring a snap-close lid. These totes are stackable and come in multiple color options.
“I love organizing, and I especially love organizing when I can color coordinate. I have seen green and red Christmas totes and black and orange Halloween totes, but I love the customization you can do with these totes with the variety of colors for the lids and bottoms.”
