TORONTO, the 12 nov. 2024 /CNW/ – Home Depot Canada today announced the winners of its annual Innovation Awards, which recognize products that have transformed the home improvement industry. This year’s winners represent a range of innovations across various categories, delivering unparalleled benefits to both Pro Service and DIY customers.
The winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards are as follows.
Overall Prize Winner: M18 FORGE Battery Milwaukee
The new M18 FORGE battery delivers 50% more power than high-output M18 batteries of the same amp-hour rating. Through innovative manufacturing and electrical processes, the FORGE battery accelerates and increases the runtime of the M18 tool to complete demanding jobs. Designed to pair with the new M18 Super Charger, this battery charges six times faster than the M18 Fast Charger thanks to high-speed cooling technology. All FORGE battery models have advanced thermal management that protects them against water and debris.
Second Place: LG WashCombo Washer/Dryer Set
The LG WashCombo washer-dryer combo can wash and dry a 10 lb. load in just two hours. Thanks to its heat pump technology that saves up to 60% energy, the set is equipped with a vent-free installation and a 120 V power outlet so it can be placed anywhere in the room. House. That’s not all: artificial intelligence load detection technology automatically determines the composition of a load and selects the optimal cycle for you.
Third place: Stella-Jones and TimberTech PVC deck board
PVC decking boards are backed by a lifetime warranty and a 50-year warranty against staining and fading, while warranties in this industry are typically 25 years. Plus, PVC deck boards stay 30 degrees cooler to the touch and provide 40% more traction.
“Our customers trust The Home Depot Canada to source high-quality, innovative products that meet their needs and help them realize their projects. We pride ourselves on the innovation and collaboration our suppliers demonstrate in the home improvement industry, which allows us to offer exceptional value for our DIY and Pro Service customers.” – Jim Recore, Vice President, Merchandising, Home Depot Canada
Outstanding vendor partners in each merchandising category were also recognized as Partners of the Year.
- Household appliances: LG
- Construction materials: Sika
- Electricity: Schneider Electric
- Floor coverings: From Tile
- Hardware: Sage
- Kitchens and bathrooms: Pfister
- Luminaires : Feit Electric
- Lumber: Porcupine Wood Products
- Carpentry: Alexandria molding
- Outdoor garden center: S. Boudrias Inc.
- Outdoor and cleaning items: RYOBI
- Paint : handle
- Plumbing: Rain Bird
- Power tools: Milwaukee
- Storage: Great Star
In addition to highlighting the most innovative products, Home Depot Canada also presented Bennett Tools with the Environmental Partner of the Year Award and Peak with the E-Commerce Partner of the Year Award. , has Milwaukee the Marketing Partner of the Year award and Logistic Transportation Ltd the Supply Chain Partner of the Year award.
ABOUT HOME DEPOT
Home Depot is the world’s largest specialty home improvement retailer. At the end of the second quarter, the company operated a total of 2,340 retail stores and more than 760 branches in the United States (all 50 states), in the District of Columbiahas Puerto Ricoin the United States Virgin Islands, Guamin the ten Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company employs more than 465,000 associates. Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol HD and is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard and Poor’s 500 indices.
SOURCE The Home Depot of Canada Inc.
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