Some of the Points Lou Ann and Craig Discussed

According to a 2008 consumer study conducted by Gladiator® GarageWorks, 62 percent of those surveyed said the garage is the storage area of the home they would most like to resolve.  

Also, as more Americans spend time at home these days they are realizing just how much junk and clutter builds in their garage, and that they are missing out on utilizing a large space in their home.  

Organization in the garage can range from a few hooks and baskets to a complete makeover depending on needs and budget – and there are a range of items that could fit as appropriate Father’s Day gifts. The average Gladiator brand customer typically spends $1,000 on organizational products, making it an affordable do-it-yourself project to complete.  

Gladiator just introduced new tool chests to help consumers organize small tools which often get lost in the garage. With multiple drawers and compartments, the Gladiator® Tool GearChest is a must-have for the weekend warrior or the expert do-it-yourselfer. The chest offers 15 percent more capacity in each drawer compared to standard tool chests due to its increased depth. The new tool chest line runs anywhere from $160 to $1,800 depending on specific organization and design needs.  

The Chillerator® Garage Refrigerator is a possible “large ticket” item as a Father’s Day gift. This refrigerator not only keeps those summer beverages ice cold, but is ENERGY STAR® qualified and the only refrigerator designed to run in the extreme garage environment.  It can help consumers save approximately $49 annually if they were previously using a same size top freezer that was purchased between 1993 and 2000.  

The Gladiator ClawTM Advanced Bike Storage device, also a great gift option for fathers this Father’s Day, offers families and bike enthusiasts an innovative wall- or ceiling-mounted bike storage solution. The device was originally seen on the reality television show American Inventor. It helps clear garage clutter off the floor by allowing consumers a new way to hang their bike without the painstaking effort of lifting the entire bicycle’s weight onto a cumbersome hook. The push-lock mechanism features soft-touch grips and a closed loop design enabling users to quickly hang or release a bicycle with one intuitive motion.

About Lou Ann

Lou Ann Schafer has served as senior marketing manager for Gladiator® GarageWorks for nearly two years. In her role, she oversees the marketing efforts for the brand which include advertising and public relations. Prior to joining Gladiator brand team, she worked as brand manager for KitchenAid Portables, another Whirlpool brand, handling marketing activitives and consumer promotions.

  Prior to joining Whirlpool Corporation, she worked at Le Creuset, the world’s leading manufacturer of cast iron cookware. She has a degree in interior design from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. She resides in Benton Harbor, Mich.

About Gladiator Garage Works

Gladiator® GarageWorks is the leader in garage organization delivering innovative solutions that allow garage owners to organize their space in a way that suits their individual storage needs. It is the only garage organization system to offer coordinated appliances designed for the harsh garage environment.

Gladiator® GarageWorks offers a Premier pre-assembled line and Ready-to-Assemble line for do-it-yourselfers. Products are available through local garage dealers, retailers including Sears and Lowe’s or via www.GladiatorGW.com.