TORONTO, Nov. 12,
2024 /CNW/ - Today The Home Depot Canada announced
the winners of its annual Innovation Awards, recognizing products
that have transformed the home improvement landscape. This year's
winners represent a cross-category array of innovations that have
provided unparalleled benefits to both Pro and DIY customers.
The winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards include:
Overall Award Winner: Milwaukee M18 Forge Battery
The new M18
FORGE Battery provides 50% more power than previous M18 High Output
Batteries of same amp hour. Through innovative electrical and
manufacturing processes, Forge batteries deliver faster application
speeds and capability to the M18 tool, to complete more demanding
applications. Designed to be paired with the new M18 Supercharger,
the M18 FORGE batteries charge 6x faster than the M18 rapid charger
because of high-speed cooling technology. All FORGE batteries are
equipped with advanced thermal management, to protect against water
and debris.
First Runner Up: LG WashCombo
The LG WashCombo can
wash and dry a 10lb load in only two hours. With a heat pump
technology driving up to 60% energy savings, the LG WashCombo comes
with ventless installation and 120V plug allowing you to place it
anywhere in your home. Taking it a step further, the A.I. load
sensing technology automatically identifies the composition of a
load and selects the optimal load cycle for you.
Second Runner Up: Stella Jones Timber Tech PVC
Decking
PVC decking is backed by a lifetime warranty and
50-year stain and fade where the industry is largely a 25 year in
Composite Decking. PVC Decking also features a cool touch 30
degrees cooler and has a 40% higher traction rating for
anti-slip.
"Our customers trust The Home Depot Canada to deliver
high-quality, innovative products that meet their needs and help
them complete their projects. We take pride in the innovation and
collaboration our suppliers bring to the home improvement industry,
enabling us to provide exceptional value to both our DIY and Pro
customers." - Jim Recore, vice
president of merchandising at The Home Depot Canada
Outstanding supplier partners in each merchandising category
were also recognized as Partner of the Year:
- Appliances: LG
- Building Materials: Sika
- Electrical: Schneider Electric
- Flooring: Dal Tile
- Hardware: Weiser
- Kitchen & Bath: Pfister
- Lighting: Feit Electric
- Lumber: Porcupine Wood Products
- Millwork: Alexandria
Moulding
- Outdoor Garden: S. Boudrias Inc
- Outdoor Living & Cleaning: Ryobi
- Paint: Henkel
- Plumbing: Rainbird
- Power Tools: Milwaukee
- Storage: Great Star
In addition to highlighting the most innovative products, The
Home Depot Canada also honored Bennett Tools as Environmental
Partner of the Year, Peak as Ecommerce Partner of the Year,
Milwaukee as Marketing Partner of
the Year, and Logistic Transportation Ltd as Supply Chain Partner
of the Year.
ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT
The Home Depot is the world's
largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the
second quarter, the company operated a total of 2,340 retail stores
and over 760 branches across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs over 465,000
associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial
average and Standard & Poor's 500 index.
SOURCE The Home Depot of Canada Inc.
