Today the leader in garage organization, Gladiator® GarageWorks, announced that it will be making its sponsorship debut at one of the most prestigious classic car shows in the world, the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. To celebrate the brand's debut at the show they will be showcasing a top of the line, premiere, Gladiator Brand Garage and sponsoring the prestigious American Performance Superstock Award.

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"Garages have long been the home to some of the most famous and stylish cars in history. And we believe that amazing, classic automobiles, like the ones featured at Meadow Brook deserve the high quality and style of Gladiator," noted Eric Bauchet, Gladiator® GarageWorks Brand Director. "Gladiator® GarageWorks by Whirlpool is proud to make its debut as the title sponsor of the American Performance Superstock Award this year, because we feel this award best embodies the qualities we deliver in all of our garage organization products."

For decades, the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance in Rochester, Michigan has showcased the most exotic and valuable vintage autos in the world. Starting on August 5, 2007, the show will feature more than 250 autos that help celebrate the theme, "The Art That Moves Us - A Celebration of the Power and Beauty of the Automobile."

As one of the fastest growing brands of Whirlpool Corporation, Gladiator® GarageWorks offers high quality steel garage solutions for both high end customers and do-it-yourself customers. To accent the amazing cars on display at Meadow Brook, Gladiator brand will display a full garage of its premiere line of products including: cabinets, GearBoxes, Gear Drawers, GearTrack® Channels, GearWall® Panels, appliances, hooks, baskets and flooring all made specifically for the sometimes harsh and changing garage conditions.

About Gladiator® GarageWorks

Components in the versatile Gladiator® GarageWorks family of products include the Jumbo Cabinet, Modular GearBox, Modular Gear Drawer, 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.

The ultimate in garage organization products are available either through your local garage dealer, Sears, Lowe's or via www.gladiatorgw.com.

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FCMN Contact: angela_m_hersil@whirlpool.com

SOURCE: Gladiator® GarageWorks