Guide to Innovation Brings Fresh Look to Traditional Desk Items

INNOVATION BRINGS FRESH LOOK TO TRADITIONAL DESK ITEMS
While the home and office market has grown and changed, the tools used at the desk have generally remained the same. But these tools have a history of confining a person to a specific workspace by cords, size and functionality challenges. Problem solved! Fueled by the demand for fresh and innovative ideas in the ever-changing home and office environment, InnoDesk rose to the challenge to bring a unique and creative approach to traditional desk tools.
Consider these facts:

• Federal Trade Commission reports that identity fraud is now the most commonly reported financial crime, with 117,210 complaints reported in 2001. (Source: Federal Trade Commission, ID Theft Data Clearinghouse)
• The average American will spend 8 months opening bulk mail over the course of his or her life. (Source: Center for a New American Dream)
• The average office desk harbors 20,961 germs per square inch, which is 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. (Source: Study at the University of Arizona)
• Small and home-based businesses are among the most rapidly growing market segments in the US. There were 38.7 million home offices in the US in 2001. (Source: SHOPA)

Paper Shredders Growing concerns about identity fraud further increase the desire for consumers to shred personal data. However, only a small percentage of the population own personal shredders and those that do have them tucked away in a home office, not at the kitchen counter — the No. 1 location for opening the mail. This battery-operated, hand-held paper shredder is the perfect size to shred documents in a #10 business envelope. Perfect for home or traveling business use, the compact yet efficient design conserves space while meeting the demands of consumers. Shredder also includes a hanging strap for easy storage and put away.
Letter Openers Increased concerns about the mail contents, frustration of torn letters and envelopes led manufacturers to create the handheld, battery-operated letter opener. This opener slices off a fraction of the envelope quickly and easily, leaving a clean edge without disturbing the contents of the package. Product includes a hanging strap for easy storage.
Dust Blowers Desk spaces are often dirty and products to help keep them clean can be costly. The battery-operated dust blower helps remove dust from keyboards, hard-drives and other hard-to-reach and sensitive surfaces. Similar to compressed air, dust blowers provides a directed flow of air to blow the dust and debris away.
Pencil Sharpeners Fact is, many classrooms and offices don't have working pencil sharpeners and neither do most homes. Manufacturers have combined features of handheld, manual sharpeners with the effectiveness of electric sharpeners to create a transportable, battery-powered pencil sharpener. No longer restricted by a cord, consumers can enjoy the quality of a powered sharpener with the ease of portability. Designed for travel and classroom use, the sharpener includes loops for 3-ring binder storage and a hanging strap.