(Greenwich, CT.), April 3, 2006— The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) released today the winners of one of the most prestigious awards within the industry, New Product Showcase Best In Show Winners.
Nearly 700 new pet products debuted in The New Products Showcase at Global Pet Expo, the world’s largest annual pet products trade show, in San Diego, CA, March 23-25, 2006.
Global Pet Expo awarded first and second prizes in 11 categories, as well as honorable mentions. The contest, which was judged by national and international industry buyers, is designed to recognize the year’s best creative efforts in new pet products and point-of-purchase displays.
2006 APPMA New Products Showcase Winners:
Aquarium
Best in Show
Casco Group
Baby biOrb Aquarium Kit
Booth 4120
2nd Place
Ancient Mariner, Inc.
Aquarium Power Gravel Vacuum (APGV-100)
Booth 4908
3rd Place
Flagship International, Inc.
Magic Crystal Globe Aquarium
Booth 5213
Bird
Best in Show
Kaytee Products, Inc
EZ CARE Bow Front Cage For Large Birds
Booth 3112
2nd Place
Kaytee Products, Inc
Forti-Diet EGG CITE
Booth 3112
3rd Place
Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
Vision Knockdown Bird Cages
Booth 2812
Cat
Best in Show
Wellmark
Zodiac PET SPECIFIX Topicals
Booth 3112
2nd Place
Petnovations, Inc.
CatGenie, world’s only self-washing cat box
Booth 5502
3rd Place
Monitech
Let meow’t WINDOW MOUNTED CAT PATIO
Booth 1049
Dog
Best in Show
Four Paws
Four Paws 3-in 1 Pet Stroller
Booth 3112
2nd Place
Petailing, Inc.
Stuff’N Sniff
Booth 5823
3rd Place
PolyBrite International
Lighted Collar Cover
Booth 506
Equine
Best in Show
TFH Publications, Inc.
Good Horsekeeping
Booth 3112
2nd Place
HBH Pet Products
Apple Bites Horse Treat
Booth 1846
3rd Place
Woodstream Corp.
HC-100 Portable Corral
Booth 1248
Gift
Best in Show
TFH Publications, Inc
The Little Dogs’ Beauty Book
Booth 3112
2nd Place
All-Glass Aquarium
Lil Critter Explorer Kit
Booth 3112
3rd Place
Oscar Enterprises, Inc.
Deco Kit 2 & Deco Kit 3 Aquarium Kits
Booth 3135
Holiday
Best in Show
Avanti Press
HOLIDAY MINIS
Booth 4321
2nd Place
TFH Publications, Inc
Nutri Dent “Holiday Packs” for Stand Up Pouches
Booth 3112
3rd Place
Crunchkins
“Spooky Greetings” Edible Halloween Cards for Dogs
Booth 5225
Pond
Best in Show
Python Products, Inc.
THE HAND
Booth 3334
2nd Place
Summit Chemical Company
Barley Straw Planter –Small
Booth 608
3rd Place
Eugene G. Danner Manufacturing, Inc.
Pressurized Filter 4000 with 40 Watt uv light
Booth 843
Reptile
Best in Show
Super Pet
Repti-Varium Terrarium Topper
Booth 3112
2nd Place
United Pet Group
Tetrafauna Decorative ReptoFilter (Reptile Filter)
Booth 4312
3rd Place
Super Pet
Little Crab Products
Booth 3112
Small Animal
Best in Show
Super Pet
Critter Trail Dazzle
Booth 3112
2nd Place
Super Pet
Critter Trail Turn –About
Booth 3112
3rd Place
Super Pet
Critter Trail Pink
Booth 3112
Point of Purchase
Best in Show
Wellmark
Zodiac Mini –Shelf Topical Display
Booth 3112
2nd Place
Zoo Medical Laboratories, Inc
Euro Store Cage Unit
Booth 4650
3rd Place
Crunchkins
“Crunch Cards” Edible Greeting Cards for Dogs 1-2 Sided POP Floor Display
Booth 5225
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Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade show, is presented by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). The 2006 Show featured 700 exhibiting companies utilizing 215,000 net square feet of exhibit space. More than 700 new product launches were featured and 3,600 pet product buyers from around the world attended. In 2007, Global Pet Expo will take place February 22-24 in Orlando, FL. Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, and other qualified professionals. For more information, visit www.globalpetexpo.org.
