Ask for Black: King Innovation® Granted Trademark for Black Underground Waterproof Connectors
June 21, 2010 by allison
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June 21, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO- Go to any Irrigation Distributor, anywhere across the United States, and ask for a black connector. Each time, you can be guaranteed that it will be a quality DryConn® Waterproof Connector. That’s because King Innovation has been granted the black color trademark for all underground irrigation and landscape lighting waterproof connectors.
After over four years of working closely with trademark attorneys, the day has finally come when black means King, all the time. President Frank Vlasaty notes, “It’s extremely rewarding for me to know that irrigation and landscape lighting professionals recognize the black waterproof connector from King as the standard for quality in waterproofing splices. We are all very excited to have been granted this legal recognition, and are proud to have the King name behind this core industry product.”
This is an exciting time for King, and all of the customers we service in the irrigation and landscape lighting channels. Trademarking the color black for our Black Series of waterproof connectors lets our customers know that they have protection from inferior knockoffs and counterfeit products. Distributors and Contractors alike will now be assured that they are using a genuine King Innovation DryConn connector product when performing irrigation and landscape lighting projects.
DryConn® original Black Series has become known in the industry as quality in waterproof irrigation connectors. Connectors are UL 486D Listed, rated 600V, and pre-filled with dielectric silicone sealant to tightly seal splices exposed to condensation, water vapors, or dust. Black Series Connectors are a Contractor’s first choice for irrigation installation and repairs, or for use in landscape lighting systems. The line includes Black/White, Black/Gray and Black/Blue connectors, which together cover a variety of wire combinations from #22 up to #6 AWG.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla NutsTM Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ ChoiceTM Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
Ask me About my Gorilla Nuts! T-Shirts on Sale Now
May 5, 2010 by allison
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MAY 5, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO- Gorilla NutsTM T-Shirts are on sale now at www.gorillanuts.com. At under ten bucks per shirt there’s no reason not to buy. And the best part, all shipping is absolutely free. Now that’s awesome!
Choose between four Mr. Tough Nuts tag lines: “Gorilla Nuts Feel Better,” “Tough Nuts,” “See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me,” and “Ask me About my Gorilla Nuts.” Sizes range from M to 3XL. All shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton.
Now people will want the shirt off your back… just send them to the Gorilla Nuts website so they can get their own. Hurry! T-shirt supplies are limited. Visit www.gorillanuts.com/store/, check out the available options, and place your order for a Gorilla Nuts T-Shirt today.
Gorilla Nuts are cushion grip wire connectors, whose patented design has transformed the world of wire connector technology. With superior torque, coverage of all red/yellow wire ranges, and the flexibility to fit into tight junction boxes, Gorilla Nuts are a beast of a connector.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.gorillanuts.com.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla NutsTM Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ ChoiceTM Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
Feel the Torque: Gorilla Nuts™ Transform Electrical Connections
January 26, 2010 by allison
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JANUARY 26, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO – The way you see, feel, and experience electrical connections will never be the same; Gorilla Nuts™ has raised connector technology to a whole new platform. With a cushion grip, superior torque and flexibility, and coverage of all red/yellow wire combinations, this is one beast of a connector.
Gorilla Nuts are designed with a unique feel, equipped with over-molded material that creates a distinctive cushion sensation and a flexible grip. But don’t be fooled by the soft shell, this is one tough nut. A Torque Performance Exterior (TPE) means that Gorilla Nuts out-perform comparable wire connectors when it comes to grip and torque.
King engineers knew that despite the outstanding torque and feel of Gorilla Nuts, the integrity of connections is not something Contractors could compromise. That is why they call us King Innovation. Gorilla Nuts’ patented design is also the first to feature Sharp Wire Technology™ (SWT) combined with our dual-performing WorkSkirt™. Sharp Wire Technology means that the spring is square cut and expertly designed, using a maximum edge for the most secure connections. The WorkSkirt not only protects over-stripped wires, but also allows Gorilla Nuts the flexibility to fit into tight spaces.
King Innovation’s President, Frank Vlasaty, is excited about Gorilla Nuts’ potential. He notes, “Through extensive market research and direct feedback from Electricians, we have come up with an innovative product that makes life easier. In side by side comparisons to other connectors on the market, virtually everyone chose Gorilla Nuts…we believe the Gorilla Nut connector will revolutionize the twist on wire connector market.”
Gorilla Nuts cover the entire red/yellow wire range for both solid and stranded wire, and easily fit 5 #12s. So if profitability and inventory reduction are your goals, Gorilla Nuts make it easy; it’s the only connector you will need for the job.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.gorillanuts.com. While you are there, be sure to use our Where to Buy feature to locate your nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet the needs of their customers. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, Siphon King® Utility Pumps, and a
variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
King Innovation® Extends DryConn® Line of Connectors: GTSR™ Provides Strain Relief and Waterproofing for Superior Connections
January 6, 2010 by allison
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JANUARY 4, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO— King Innovation® has expanded its trusted line of DryConn® Waterproof Connectors to include a grease tube that provides waterproof protection with strain relief, the DryConn® GTSR with Yellow Nut.
The design of the DryConn GTSR combines a yellow nut with a grease tube, a great product for multiple applications. Splice wires with the UL Listed, flame retardant yellow nut. Next, insert the splice into a tube filled with petroleum grease that never hardens. The grease keeps connections waterproof and corrosion proof, while the lid and long tube provide strain relief to help maintain splices. With GTSR, you can be confident that your splice is well protected and your connection is secure.
Manufacturer approved for direct bury, the GTSR does not require a junction box for use in underground irrigation applications. It is also well suited for low voltage landscape lighting systems up to 50V. The yellow nut covers a variety of wire combinations between #18 – #10 AWG.
GTSR with yellow nut joins a variety of filled twist on wire connectors and direct bury lugs to expand King Innovation’s line of DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, America’s original patented filled connectors.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com. While you are there, be sure to use our Where to Buy feature to find your nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
King Innovation® Introduces Hacksaw and Replacement Blades
January 6, 2010 by allison
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JANUARY 1, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO—King Innovation® has expanded its line of hand tools to include a 12” Hacksaw and Replacement Blade, designed for both comfort and durability.
King’s Hacksaw is constructed from a 12” flexible bi-metal blade with 24 teeth per inch. Its innovative design allows resistance to heat and wear, while keeping the blade from shattering. A multi-position blade with adjustable tension guide ensures precision cutting.
Use King’s versatile Hacksaw to cut PVC, CPVC, ABS, wood, metal, electrical conduit, plastic drainage, and pipe suitable for irrigation system installation.
The new Hacksaw pairs a robust design with comfort and ease of use. Its ergonomic cast aluminum handle eases tension, and is wide enough to fit gloved hands. The 12” Replacement Blades are quick and easy to change, and prolong the useful life of the saw.
King’s Hacksaw and Replacement Blade joins Pipe Cutters, Wire Strippers, Ergonomic Hand Tools, and the new PVC Saw to expand King’s line of Tools.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com. While you are there, be sure to use our Where to Buy feature to find your nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
King Innovation® Introduces PVC Saw to Line of Hand Tools
January 6, 2010 by allison
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JANUARY 1, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO—King Innovation has expanded its line of hand tools with the addition of a professional grade PVC Saw and Replacement Blade.
King Innovation’s versatile PVC Saw cuts cleanly through both PVC and ABS plastic pipe, and features an angled blade nose to penetrate plasterboard, plywood, and general purpose drywall. The robust, thick blade also features a V-Tooth design to make cuts straighter, cleaner, and quicker.
With a cast aluminum handle and an ergonomic design, King’s PVC Saw is sought after by Contractors with tired hands and jobs to do. It is not only lightweight for ease of transportation, but also durable enough to perform tough jobs. The handle is interchangeable to fit most blades on the market, and a King Replacement Blade is available to extend the life of the saw.
King’s PVC Saw and Replacement Blade joins Pipe Cutters, Wire Strippers, Ergonomic Hand Tools, and the new Hacksaw to expand King’s line of Tools.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com. While you are there, be sure to use our Where to Buy feature to find your nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
King Innovation® Adds Teflon Thread Tape to its Line of Accessories
January 6, 2010 by allison
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JANUARY 1, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO–King Innovation® has expanded its line of Accessories to include Teflon Thread Tape.
King Teflon Thread Tape is designed to create a watertight seal around pipes. This aids in the prevention of pipe leaks, keeps unwanted debris out of pipelines, and resists corrosion for a lasting seal. For quick installation, tape is flexible and easy to tear off.
Available in ½”, ¾” and 1” sizes, King Teflon Thread Tape meets Contractor needs. Each roll is 520” long for all day use. With a temperature rating of -375°F to 500°F, Teflon Thread Tape is able hold strong despite harsh weather conditions.
Teflon Thread Tape joins Duct Tape, Electrical Tape, and our new PVC Pipe Wrap Tape, as well as a variety of Anchor Kits, Buckets, Tote Trays and Staples to expand King’s line of Accessories.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com. While you are there, be sure to use our Where to Buy feature to locate your nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For more information contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
PVC Pipe Wrap Tape Provides Superior Protection for Pipes and Joints
October 26, 2009 by allison
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OCTOBER 1, 2009 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO—King Innovation® has introduced PVC Pipe Wrap Tape to their extensive line of Contractor-friendly Accessories. King’s Pipe Wrap Tape adheres tightly to pipes and joints, forming a lasting seal against moisture and corrosion.
King’s PVC Pipe Wrap Tape provides a barrier against unwanted water, ultraviolet rays, bacteria, and fungus. It is crucial for Contractors to maintain and service pipelines, and PVC Pipe Wrap Tape from King Innovation remains pliable, despite harsh conditions, to provide superior protection against the elements.
For use in multiple applications, King’s PVC Pipe Wrap Tape is ideal for cast and ductile iron pipe, galvanized steel, and electrical conduit types of pipes and fittings, and both exposed and underground pipelines. It is composed of plasticized PVC and flexible adhesive, making it resistant to tears and abrasions for secure pipe and joint protection.
PVC Pipe Wrap Tape joins Duct Tape, Electrical Tape, and our new Teflon Tape, as well as a variety of Anchor Kits, Buckets, Tote Trays and Staples to expand King’s line of Accessories.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com. While you are there, be sure to use our Where to Buy feature to find your nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock™ with SmartGel™, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
King Innovation’s ACE Connectors™ Enable Quality, Clean Looking Connections
October 26, 2009 by allison
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OCTOBER 1, 2009 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO—If clean looking installations are important to you, do not sacrifice the quality of your connection for aesthetic value. King Innovation’s ACE Connector™ creates a solid mechanical connection, while fitting seamlessly into your low voltage installation.
The ACE Connector is designed for low voltage landscape lighting and direct bury applications. Particularly suited for installations where a discrete connection is preferred, the solid brass lug fits seamlessly up against decks, landscape lights, trees, ground, etc.
Installation is easy, simply insert wires into brass lug, secure set screws, and cover with fast curing heat shrink. The set screw thread pitch allows for the tighter securing of wires, without over torquing, for a solid connection. A fast curing heat shrink with a sealant lining is 25% longer than competitive products, to cover the ACE Connector. This helps resist harsh outdoor elements and water intrusion for a permanent quality connection.
King’s ACE Connector is capable of handling solid and stranded wire combinations between min #18 and max #8 AWG. Maximum voltage is 30V.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit our newly renovated website, www.kinginnovation.com. While you are there, use our Where to Buy feature to locate your nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock™ with SmartGel™, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
King Innovation® Gives Away Free Wire Connectors for a Year
October 20, 2009 by allison
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OCTOBER 1, 2009 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MISSOURI – King Innovation® has announced the names of three Connect and Collect Promotion winners: Joe DiBlasi of Centennial, CO, Steve Terviel of Osage Beach, MO and John Goiangios of Hartford, CT. Each of these individuals will receive one year’s worth of free DryConn® Wire Connectors.
This online promotion was held in conjunction with the kickoff of King’s new Web 2.0 enabled site. Visitors to this new interactive hot spot were offered the chance to enter for a chance to win one year’s worth of wire connectors. The response was vast; loyal DryConn® users stopped by the site and entered for a chance to win. We at King would like to extend a thank you for all of those who entered the contest!
Kevin Taylor, marketing manager at King, was excited about the promotion. He said, “We know our product line of connectors is the solution for multiple markets, and we were pleased to see the Free Connectors for a Year promotion confirmed our market penetration. We had entries from around the globe.”
King is happy to have provided these lucky three Contractors with the best connectors in the industry. Winners received a selection of DryConn® silicone filled wire connectors (America’s original patented filled connectors), and Contractors’ Choice empty wire connectors, to complete various residential and commercial jobs.
New products and promotions are continuously being added, so visit King’s website often to stay updated on the most innovative products in the industry.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com. While you are there, be sure to use our Where to Buy section to find the nearest King Innovation Distributor.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
