KlenzPod wipe dispenser system wins Innovation Award

Tag : Non-woven Fabrics

Innovationedge, a global strategic innovation consultancy, assistedin the development of KlenzPod which recently won the inauguralInnovation Award at the annual World of Wipes (WOW 2008)Conference. Mick Gordon, the inventor of KlenzPod, was honored forhis innovative approach and elegant solution to the lack ofefficient wet wipe disposal facilities on the market. Thisaward-winning new system was developed for offices and publicbuildings to provide employees and customers easy access to singlewet wipes.

"I am truly delighted that KlenzPod has won the Innovation Award atWOW 2008. KlenzPod and the related suite of products have receivednumerous top awards at some of the biggest inventors shows in theworld. However, this accolade is particularly important because ithas been awarded by those directly involved in the non-wovenindustry who understand the industry and the commercial impact thatKlenzPod could have," says Gordon.

The stylish new KlenzPod system introduces a suite ofpatent-pending innovations to many industries, including consumeruse, industrial applications, food service and health care. The keyinnovation in the KlenzPod system is the NippleNozzle, which allowsonly one wipe to be pulled from the dispenser every time. Thisprovides easy use, prevents moisture loss and eliminatesunnecessary waste. The elegant dispenser can also be mountedsecurely to walls, medical trolleys, bathroom stalls and changingstations in office facilities, hotels, or restaurants.

"We have purposely designed the system to not only be easy to use,but also look great. The KlenzPod is receiving enthusiasticacceptance from those who would like to install them whereappearance is of critical importance in addition to functionality,"says Gordon. "Everyone who sees them loves them, so we hope we cancome to an agreement with a major manufacturer in the near futureand get the product out to a very eager public as soon aspossible."

Also attending WOW 2008 was Cheryl Perkins, CEO and founder ofInnovationedge, who along with her colleagues, assisted with thedevelopment of the product. Innovationedge is continuouslydedicated to assisting in the development of new and innovativeproducts, including new ways to improve hygiene.

"We are thrilled to be part of an award-winning innovation thatwill add value across many industries and provide businesses with astylish, fast and easy solution to keep their employees healthy,"said Perkins. "At the end of the day, business is important, but ifyour business can improve the lives of others, it's a greatfeeling."

The WOW 2008 Conference, held in Chicago from June 16-18, wasorganized by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry anddevoted solely to wipes. The WOW Awards recognize and reward theindustry members who bring innovative and value-added processes andproduct enhancements to the wipes market. KlenzPod was among fiveother products nominated by the industry earlier this year.

Innovationedge is a global strategic innovation consultancy basedin Wisconsin. The team's fearless champions of innovation breakbarriers to help executives define their business strategy, developnew capabilities, design a winning organizational structure, anddeliver breakthrough innovations through a robust growth pipelineof solutions and new-to-the-world innovations.