Today, Gladiator® GarageWorks, the leader in garage organization unveiled two new concepts at the International Builder Show. Gladiator® Air Compressor Box, an air compressor in a Gladiator branded Welded Steel Cabinet. And, a Gladiator branded Laundry Station containing a Washer and Dryer. Both products mark the first time a laundry product or an air compressor was created specifically for the garage as part of a garage or home organization line.

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"Each year our consumers' garage needs have continued to expand, and this year's concept products meet those needs by drawing upon our wealth of loyal consumer feedback," said Michele Savalox, Gladiator® GarageWorks senior marketing manager. "The Laundry Station provides customers with the ultimate in garage laundry products, and the Air Compressor Box allows our customers to further blur the line between what you'd expect to find in a professional mechanic's garage and that of a consumers' garage."

Both concept products provide users unique functionality and style never before available in the garage, expanding on Gladiator® GarageWork's one of a kind garage appliance line. The Gladiator® Air Compressor Box's engineering is particularly innovative, sporting an air compressor confined within a vented Gladiator® Brand Welded Steel cabinet. This design dramatically cuts down on noise and gives consumers the choice to use the product with the door open or closed. The product also sports wheels for easy portability, and an automatic hose reel which provides extended reach, neat storage and virtually eliminates hose tangling.

Similar to the brand's Chillerator® and Freezerator® products the concept Laundry Station meets practical garage needs, taps into the Whirlpool Corporation expertise in the laundry sector, and sports the signature Gladiator brand tread plate look and rugged styling. The Laundry Station also sports Gladiator® GearWall® panels on the side so consumers can easily attach hooks or baskets to the side of their unit -- ideal for cleaning supplies, hampers or additional storage. The Laundry Station is useful to hunters looking to wash sporting clothes separately, or for especially dirty loads of laundry synonymous with muddy sports uniforms, gardening clothing and more.

For a sneak peek of these amazing concept garage products of the future visit the Whirlpool booth at the International Builder Show or visit www.gladiatorgw.com for more information.

About Gladiator® GarageWorks

Components in the versatile Gladiator® GarageWorks family of products include the Jumbo Cabinet, Modular GearBox, Modular Gear Drawers, the Tall GearBox, Tall GearBox Locker, Trash Compactor, GearTrack® Channels, GearWall® Panels, Chillerator® Refrigerator, Freezerator® Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer, Roll Flooring, Tile Flooring, GearTrack®Pack and a variety of hooks and baskets.

These ultimate garage organization products including this year's new products the new 3-drawer ready to assemble cabinet and premier Jumbo cabinet will be available either through your local garage dealer, at Lowe's, Sears or via www.gladiatorgw.com.

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SOURCE: Gladiator® GarageWorks