Hardware Retailers Go Ape Over New Monkey Hook™ - Unique Picture Hanger Receives DIY Retailing Magazine’s “Retailer’s Choice” Award

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 27, 2005

The Monkey Hook™, a new, patent-pending, ‘no-tool’ picture hanger for drywall, was presented with a Do-It-Yourself Retailing magazine “Retailers Choice” award at the 60th Annual National Harware Show, held here last week. A select panel of six hardware retail executives scoured 3,200 exhibitors’ booths representing 500,000+ products in search of items they believed stood above the rest. When the votes were counted, The Monkey Hook™ was one of just two winners selected by multiple panelists.

The Monkey Hook™ installs by hand in seconds and has a ‘self-locking’ feature that enables it to hold 50 lbs. securely on drywall, more than most pictures or wall décor weigh. Its EZ self-boring tip eliminates the need for any tools in order to penetrate the drywall and install. The Monkey Hook™ can be ordered online at http://www.monkeyhook.com, or by calling 1-866-ONE-HOOK (866-663-4665). The product can be purchased in convenient pack quantities for a single room or the entire home. View a live demo at http://www.monkeyhook.com/flashdemo.asp.

“Our booth was always busy, but this was our first show so we weren’t immediately aware of how well things were going,” said Marjie Betz, a principal of the company. “Between receiving the award and managing all the sales leads, the coup de grace for us was when Crown Hardware, one of ACE Hardware’s largest members (12 stores in Orange County, CA), decided to carry the Monkey Hook in all of its stores.”

Craig Cowart, VP Merchandising and Marketing for Marvin's, a 25-store group Home Centers in the Southeastern US, was one of the panelists who chose the Monkey Hook. "Our mission is to make our customers' lives easier. With no tools needed and such ease of use, the Monkey Hook does just that. Its exactly the kind of product we look for", said Cowart. Gig Harbor Ace Hardware owner Maggie Garber also voted for The Monkey Hook™: “Why I chose the Monkey Hook; very catchy name; simple packaging; female-friendly; easy to use; all consumers have a use for a good wall hook; 50lb rating; easy to keep handy. Here's to the Monkey Hook!!!”

Company Background

The Monkey Hook, LLC, based in South Orange County, CA, was founded in 2004 and began sales in October 2004. Its flagship product, The Monkey Hook™ is made in the USA and was designed to solve the problem of needing a wall stud in order to hang a picture securely on drywall. The Monkey Hook markets through retail and targeted direct-response vehicles, to both consumers and commercial customers.

For additional information on The Monkey Hook, or for a sample, contact Marjie at marketing@monkeyhook.com.

A full press kit, in PDF format is available at: http://www.monkeyhook.com/press.asp

A publication of the National Hardware Retailers’ Association, Do-It-Yourself Retailing Magazine has a total circulation of over 60,000 reaching nearly 50,000 US retail establishments.

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