Lifetime Products, Inc won the Bronze in an international product design

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Fold-Up Utility Trailer of Lifetime Products, Inc has won a bronze in teh the 2008 International Design ExcellenceAwards.
"We are honored that Lifetime's Fold-Up Utility Trailer hasbeen recognized by IDSA, a distinguished organization known foracknowledging innovative product design," said Richard Hendrickson , president of Lifetime Products. "At Lifetime, we strive tocreate innovative products that outfit today's lifestyle. TheFold-Up Utility Trailer is just another example of Lifetime'songoing ingenuity.
Product developers Mitch Johnson , Jered Larsen and David Winter designed the first-of-its-kind Fold-Up Utility Trailer to combinespace-saving technology with the functionality and durability of atraditional work hauler. Compacting to 29 inches in width in lessthan 90 seconds, the trailer employs an easy-to-operate crank thatenables it to be folded up and then stored beside a car in thegarage or rolled through a gate into the backyard. The heavy-dutytrailer comes in three sizes -- 4-foot by 6-foot, 5-foot by 6-footand 5-foot by 8-foot -- and holds 1000-1500 pounds (depending onmodel) so there is plenty of room and strength to haul campinggear, gardening supplies and even items as large as an all-terrainvehicle (ATV).
Out of 1,517 entries submitted, the Fold-Up Utility Trailer is oneof limited number of winners recognized for outstanding productdesign by a distinguished juried panel, compromised of 20world-renowned designers and design thinkers. Judging criteria foreach entry focused on various areas of industrial designexcellence, including design innovation; benefit to the user;benefit to the client/business; benefit to society; ecologicalresponsibility; and appropriate aesthetics and appeal.
"The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competitionhas been showcasing the best of design since 1980," said IDSAExecutive Director Frank Tyneski . "Among the world's premier design competitions, the IDEAwinners are celebrated in media across the globe."
For more information on Fold-Up Utility Trailers from LifetimeProducts, please visit http://www.lifetime.com .
About Lifetime Products
Lifetime Products, Inc., has applied innovation and cutting-edgetechnology in plastics and metals to create a family of affordablelifestyle products that feature superior strength and durability.The world's leading manufacturer of folding tables and chairs,Lifetime was founded in 1986 as the maker of portable basketballsystems that revolutionized the industry with patented technology.With new offerings such as outdoor sheds and steel utilitytrailers, Lifetime continues to develop innovative products thatoutfit the lifestyles of today's Americans. For more informationabout Lifetime, a privately held company headquartered in Clearfield, Utah , visit http://www.lifetime.com or call 1-800-242-3865.
About IDEA, Industrial Designers & IDSA
The IDEA program fosters business and public understanding aboutthe impact of industrial design excellence on the quality of lifeand the economy. Industrial designers determine the form, usefeatures and interaction qualities of manufactured products,packaging and digital media systems. They study people at work, athome and in motion to create satisfying experiences with productsfrom the kitchen and the office to the hospital and the warehouse,shaping these to fit their customers and to make effective use ofindustrial processes. In this way, industrial designers have aquiet but profound presence in almost everything people encounterduring the day. IDSA is the voice of industrial design, committedto advancing the profession through education, information,community and advocacy. Stay tuned to http://www.idsa.org/idea for information about the 2009 IDEA program. IDEA(R) isco-sponsored by BusinessWeek and IDSA.