The garage organization leader, Gladiator® GarageWorks, unveiled the next generation of garage organization with the launch of www.GladiatorGW.com. The new site is aimed at owners of the more than 70 million garages in the U.S. today who are clamoring for a premium solution to their garage disorganization.

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Gladiator revamped the Web site to make it easier to plan, design and organize the dream garage, through the site's Blue Print Estimator, improved product browser, and inspirational product imagery. The Gladiator Blueprint Estimator makes online design, layout, customization, research and shopping easier than ever. Consumers can get a sneak peak at their future garage before heading to the checkout. Also, the site has been enhanced to showcase how Gladiator GarageWorks leads the industry both on and off-line in today's billion- dollar garage organization industry.

"The garage no longer needs to be the final frontier for junk," noted Lou Ann Schafer, Senior Marketing Manager, Gladiator GarageWorks. "The new GladiatorGW.com takes the frustration out of garage organization, and helps create a customizable garage that will increase your home's organization, storage capacity and resale value."

With advanced and improved functionality on the site, a few simple clicks of the mouse can help organize a chaotic space, de-clutter life, and turn a garage from an often neglected area into a precious commodity. The site's new product browser and inspirational image library make it much easier for customers to find specific Gladiator GarageWorks' products such as the new Jumbo Cabinet, the new folding work surface, GearTrack® Channels, GearWall® Panels, the Freezerator® Convertible Refrigerator Freezer, or any one of our flooring solutions. All Gladiator products including the appliances are specifically designed to meet harsh garage conditions and multiple lifestyle needs.

To find out more about Gladiator GarageWorks and to explore the coolest new tool in garage organization, visit www.GladiatorGW.com.

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.

These ultimate garage organization products including the new Jumbo Cabinet will be available either through your local garage dealer, Sears, Lowe's or via www.gladiatorgw.com.

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