KEARNEY, Neb., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Task Lighting Corporation's innovative Angle Power Strip was recently honored with top awards from three prestigious design organizations. President Kenneth Anderson developed the idea for the Angle Power Strip in 2005 after hearing about clients' frustrations with electrical outlets interrupting backsplash designs. "Our clients are oftentimes designers who work with homeowners to create highly functional and style conscious spaces," says Anderson. "No one likes cutting into beautiful tiles or a piece of granite. It's an added expense, and errors can be very costly. I knew we could create an alternative that was both attractive and practical." National design professionals certainly prize the Angle Power Strip's form and function. The awards started in 2005 when Kitchen and Bath Business magazine (K+BB) distinguished the Angle Power Strip with one of six Product Innovator awards. K+BB honors manufacturers who develop innovative new products and/or make innovations in kitchen and bath design possible. In April 2006 Task Lighting Corporation was named a Platinum Winner by the Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX). As the largest and most prestigious design awards program in the country, ADEX celebrates superior product design in the areas of fixtures, finishes and furniture. Each year over 500 companies submit at least 2,000 entries, but fewer than 225 products earn a platinum distinction. The brightest spot, however, came last September when Task Lighting Corporation was surprised with an Industry Innovation award from the SEN Design Group, a national organization of independent kitchen and bath designers dedicated to providing the best investment value to clients both in terms of products and services. Anderson reflects, "It's a great honor to be recognized by the best in the industry. And it grew out of a simple response to our clients' needs." Designed to fit just under overhead cabinetry, the Angle Power Strip is a low profile power strip with an angled face for easy access. Its discreet, sleek appearance offers a welcome alternative to bulky power strips and even standard plug molds. The Angle Power Strip also works well mounted under an island's raised counter top. By code, islands are required to have at least one outlet; the Angle Power Strip replaces the need to cut into the backsplash or cabinetry. The strip can also be vertically mounted along bathroom mirror edges. The Angle Power Strip is available in several finishes, including brushed nickel, brown, white and charcoal (bronze). It also comes in 10 standard lengths -- 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60 and 72 inches. Custom receptacle placement and lengths by the 1/4 inch are also available. In addition to receiving three top awards, Task Lighting Corporation was recently issued a patent for the Angle Power Strip. Not content to sit on their laurels, the design team is developing an LED under-cabinet light. Anderson states, "The LED light really pulls together our interests as a company: maximizing efficiency with quality components and enhancing appeal with an attractive, smart look." Task Lighting Corporation will unveil the LED light this May at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. Anyone interested in learning more about the Angle Power Strip or the LED under-cabinet light can contact Task Lighting Corporation by calling 800.445.6404, emailing sales@tasklighting.com, or visiting www.tasklighting.com. Task Lighting Corporation: Task Lighting Corporation was founded in 1985 as a wholesale manufacturer of commercial and residential lighting. Over the last 20 years, Task Lighting Corporation has distinguished itself as a pioneer in the field of low voltage lighting. Products and services include task, accent, decorative and specialty lighting; free lighting design and consultation; and one-on-one technical support.
