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Leading Bev Tech Company, Draft Top®, will Debut their Newest Commercial Innovation at 2023 National Restaurant Association Show
Draft Top® is About to Show the Restaurant Industry How to Go Topless
Chicago, IL – May 11, 2023 - Draft Top®, the leading manufacturer of innovative Bev Tech tools, is excited to announce the debut of its revolutionary PRO tool at the 2023 National Restaurant Association Show. The event will be held from May 20th to May 23rd, 2023, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Draft Top® PRO was designed to help bartenders and restaurant owners quickly and efficiently remove the top of aluminum beverage cans, creating a smoother and more enjoyable drinking experience for their customers.
"We're thrilled to be debuting our PRO tool at the 2023 National Restaurant Association Show," said Draft Top® CEO, Paul Tuhy." This tool was designed specifically with the hospitality and foodservice industry in mind, and we believe it will revolutionize the way that bartenders and servers serve canned beverages to their customers."
In addition to its functionality, the Draft Top® PRO is also designed with safety in mind. The tool features a blade that is fully covered when not in use, ensuring that users can safely handle the tool without fear of injury. And just as important, The PRO tool leaves a smooth safe rim so patrons can the enjoy topless revolution.
Draft Top® will be showcasing the PRO tool at Booth #2541 during the National Restaurant Association Show. Attendees are invited to stop by the booth to see a live demonstration of the tool in action and to learn more about its features and benefits.
About Draft Top®:
Draft Top® is a leading manufacturer of innovative Bev Tech products. The company's mission is to create an enjoyable and sustainable drinking experience for everyone, everywhere. Draft Top® has quickly become known for its high-quality products and commitment to customer satisfaction. Learn more at www.drafttop.com.
DRAFT TOP ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL PARTICIPATION IN 2023 INSPIRED HOME SHOW
Attendees are Invited to Meet with Company Representatives at Booth S744
Ewing, New Jersey – February 2023 – Draft Top, manufacturer of one-of-a-kind bar tools, today announced their participation in the 2023 Inspired Home Show. Draft Top will be exhibiting at Booth S744 at the Inspired Home Show held at the McCormick Center in Chicago from March 4-7, 2023.
Formerly the International Home + Housewares Show, The Inspired Home Show is North America’s largest housewares trade show. More than 52,000 home and housewares professionals from more than 130 countries attend the show in Chicago to discover new housewares products and industry trends, meet face-to-face with executives from top retail and manufacturer brands, and gain the insights, leads and exposure to jump-start a successful year.
Draft Top’s newest product, the LIFT, lifts and removes the lid from any canned beverage leaving a smooth rim and open can to elevate the overall beverage experience. Draft Top LIFT is the world’s first bar tool designed to remove the top of beverage cans, providing a complete sensory perception of sight, smell, and taste. Draft Top LIFT allows consumers to enjoy the full aroma and smooth pour of their favorite beverage, whether it’s an IPA, RTD, seltzer or canned coffee all without needing a glass or wasting a plastic cup.
“We are excited to introduce the Draft Top LIFT and a new category of bar ware to attendees of the Inspired Home Show,” said Shawn Harlan, Chief Marketing Officer of Draft Top. “We designed the Draft Top LIFT to enhance the beverage experience of any canned drink from craft beer to canned cocktails, and anything in between. We look forward to meeting with retailers, industry partners, and members of the media and showcasing the Draft Top LIFT at this year’s show.”
As seen on Shark Tank, Draft Top currently has sales in over 50 countries and invites existing and potential retailers to booth S744 to learn more about the LIFT. For additional information on the company, please visit Draft Top.
About Draft Top®
Made in the USA, Draft Top® Inc., manufactures and distributes one-of-a-kind bar tools designed to create an ENJOYABLE drinking experience by safely removing the tops of beverage cans. Drinking from cans is indisputably sub-par when compared to bottles or glasses and this is due to sensory perception science. “You can’t taste what you can’t smell.” Draft Top set out to solve this problem and has created a whole new category for barware. For more information, please visit www.drafttop.com
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Kristyn Moll Ristaino
Avalon Communications
DRAFT TOP® PARTNERS WITH CORK POPS TO DISTRIBUTE THEIR COMPLETELY REENGINEERED PRODUCT, THE DT LIFT
Ewing, New Jersey, October 25th, 2022— Draft Top® has announced that they are partnering with Cork Pops as the company launches their newest product, the Draft Top LIFT, just in time for the holiday season. Cork Pops will help with distribution of Draft Top products in the US and 14 other countries.
Draft Top’s newest product, the LIFT is exactly what their loyal consumers asked for. The LIFT now lifts and removes the lid from the can. No more pushing down on the lid or removing it with your fingers like their previous versions.
“Cork Pops has been creating fun and unique wine and spirits accessories for nearly 40 years and they are committed to the highest level of customer service. Draft Top® is thrilled to be a part of their wholesale portfolio that services over 12,000 active retail accounts. We are more than proud to be partnering with the great team at Cork Pops, particularly as we launch the LIFT”, says Armand Ferranti, President, and Founder at Draft Top® Inc.
As seen on Shark Tank, Draft Top® is redefining the way people drink from cans. Draft Top® has untapped the canned experience as the world’s first bar tool designed to safely remove the top of beverage cans, leaving a smooth rim with no sharp edges. There is sensory perception science behind what Draft Top® is doing; You can’t taste what you can’t smell. Draft Top® allows the consumer to actually enjoy the full aroma and smooth pour of their favorite beverage, whether it’s an IPA, RTD, seltzer or canned coffee all without needing a glass or wasting a plastic cup.
“Draft Top is a natural fit for Cork Pops, and we are excited to partner with the Draft Top team and share the innovative product line with our retailers and customers,” said Linda Bridges, Director of Marketing at Cork Pops. “Particularly as we enter the holiday season, we know that Draft Top’s newest product introduction, LIFT, will be a great gift idea for canned beer, wine, and spirits lovers who now are able to enjoy an elevated beverage experience.”
About Cork Pops, Inc.
A leader in the beverage accessory business, Cork Pops, Inc. began with the introduction of a patented screwless wine opener that quickly became a common household utensil. The company’s success hinges on its practice of continually reviewing and testing its products to ensure that the highest levels of quality, product safety and reliability are maintained. Cork Pops is committed to using materials that are ethically sourced in its manufacturing process. For additional information on the company and products, please visit www.CorkPops.com.
About Draft Top®
Made in the USA, Draft Top® Inc., manufactures and distributes one-of-a-kind bar tools designed to create an ENJOYABLE drinking experience by safely removing the tops of beverage cans. Drinking from cans is indisputably sub-par when compared to bottles or glasses and this is due to sensory perception science. “You can’t taste what you can’t smell.” Draft Top set out to solve this problem and has created a whole new category for barware. For more information, please visit www.drafttop.com
Draft Top® Makes a Splash in Texas by Teaming up with Spec’s to Retail their Unrivaled Barware to Lone Star Beer Lovers
Ewing, New Jersey August 11, 2022— Draft Top® has announced that they have officially kicked off a program with Spec's, Texas' largest provider of wines, spirits, beers, and finer foods to retail their one-of-a-kind bar tool for approximately $24.99.
For over 55 years, Spec’s has been a Texas go-to for good times and gourmet foods. Now, with more than 100 stores across Texas, and more on the way, they are dominating the adult-beverage category in every corner of the Lone Star State. Spec’s philosophy is to have a retail presence in areas that make sense, to be the best wine and spirits retailer it can be and to continuously strive for improvement in every aspect of its business.
As seen on Shark Tank, Draft Top® is redefining the way people drink from cans. Draft Top® has untapped the canned experience as the world’s first bar tool designed to safely remove the top of beverage cans, leaving a smooth rim with no sharp edges. There is sensory perception science behind what Draft Top® is doing; You can’t taste what you can’t smell. Draft Top® allows the consumer to actually enjoy the full aroma and smooth pour of their favorite beverage, whether it’s an IPA, RTD, seltzer or canned coffee all without needing a glass or wasting a plastic cup.
“Spec’s goes out of their way to bring consumers the best value and biggest selection of world-class wines, liquor and craft beers. That is why we are honored to be a part of their family. In a category all its own, Draft Top isn’t just a product but an experience that is agnostic to the type of beverage you drink. An experience that will prevent you from drinking from the can the old fashion way again.” Said, Armand Ferranti, President and Founder at Draft Top® Inc.
About Spec’s
Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods has over 100 liquor store locations serving the greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, & San Antonio, TX areas, making it easy to shop for your favorite wines, liquors, beers & more! Find a local Spec’s liquor and wine store near you and start enjoying great savings today.
About Draft Top®
Made in the USA, Draft Top® Inc., manufactures and distributes one-of-a-kind bar tools designed to create an ENJOYABLE drinking experience by safely removing the tops of beverage cans. Drinking from cans is indisputably sub-par when compared to bottles or glasses and this is due to sensory perception science. “You can’t taste, what you can’t smell.” Draft Top set out to solve this problem and has created a whole new category for barware.
For more information, please visit www.drafttop.com
Draft Top® Pivots Sales Strategy and Partners with True Brands to Focus on Retail
Ewing, New Jersey March 26th, 2022— Draft Top® has announced that they have partnered with True Brands to distribute their one-of-a-kind bar tool to retailers worldwide. This is a major shift in strategy as Draft Top’s® core focus up until recently has been a direct-to-consumer model with limited emphasis on retail.
True Brands is the leading designer and supplier of beverage lifestyle accessories that services over 30,000 retailers worldwide. From their headquarters in Seattle, Washington they offer the very best on-trend products and branding at the best prices on the market. The company is anchored by an innovative, future-driven product development team, cutting-edge in-house design and customization departments, sales representatives specialized in everything from national grocery chains to family-owned wineries, and the finest customer service team in the industry.
As seen on Shark Tank, Draft Top® takes the experience of drinking from a can to a new level. Draft Top® has untapped the canned experience as it is the world’s first bar tool designed to safely remove the top of beverage cans leaving a smooth rim with no sharp edges. There is a science behind what Draft Top® is doing; You can’t taste what you can’t smell. Draft Top® allows the consumer to actually enjoy the full aroma of their favorite beverage, whether it’s an IPA, RTD, seltzer or canned coffee all without needing a glass or wasting a plastic cup.
“We are extremely excited to partner with True Brands to bring our one-of-a-kind products to the retail world. Partnering with True Brands will ultimately help Draft Top® navigate the retail landscape as they are true leaders in the beverage lifestyle accessories space. Draft Top offers a truly unique experience for consumers to enjoy drinking from cans and it’s backed by sensory perception science. With so many quality beverages coming in cans today, we’re confident that once consumers try Draft Top® they will not go back to drinking from cans the old-fashioned way.” Said, Paul Tuhy, CEO at Draft Top® Inc.
About True Brands
Founded in 2004, True Brands is the leading designer and supplier of beverage lifestyle accessories worldwide. Our company is anchored by an innovative product development team, cutting-edge in-house design and customization departments, sales representatives specialized in everything from national grocery chains to family-owned wineries, and the finest customer service team in the industry. www.truebrands.com
About Draft Top®
Founded in 2015, Draft Top® is the ultimate bar tool designed to remove the top of almost any can. With 4 rotational blades, Draft Top® splits and folds the lid as it turns. The result being a topless can with no sharp edges that elevates your drinking experience and allows you to do things with the can that you never thought was possible. For more information, please visit www.drafttop.com
Draft Top® has Teamed up with SnugZ USA® on an Exclusive Promotional Partnership
Stewartsville, New Jersey March 17th, 2022— Draft Top® has announced that it has launched an exclusive partnership with SnugZ USA® for promotional products industry. SnugZ USA® is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing of lanyards, health & beauty products, drinkware, and corporate gifts in the promotional products industry. The partnership will funnel all things promotional through SnugZ USA®, allowing Draft Top® to focus on their direct to consumer and retail channels.
Draft Top® changes the experience of drinking from a can. It's the world’s first bar tool designed to safely remove the top of aluminum beverage cans that creates a smooth pour and releases the full aroma of your beverage. The product was featured on the famous and popular entrepreneur TV show Shark Tank in February of last year.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be the exclusive supplier and decorator for the promotional products industry. Draft Top® is creative, fun, and unique and our industry is ripe for new ideas and marketing material that lives on. The products that people want to keep. The products people want to buy. The innovative design, opportunity in the marketplace and cheeky marketing make Draft Top a lifestyle product that elevates the experience of getting together and enjoying a beverage. We’re grateful that one of our loyal customers trusted us and made the introduction. As the saying goes … It’s not what you know. It’s who you know. The initial product offering is only the beginning of where we can elevate with this brand and scale side by side.” Said, Brittany David, Chief Revenue Officer at SnugZ USA®.
President and Founder Armand Ferranti said, “We are extremely excited to partner with SnugZ and bring our one-of-a-kind products to the promotional space. After making several promotional products for high profile beverage brands in the past we felt working with SnugZ on this opportunity will allow these efforts to scale. Draft Top offers a truly unique experience for consumers to enjoy drinking from cans and its back by sensory perception science. With so many great quality beverages coming in cans today, your clients won’t go back to drinking from cans the old way again.”
About SnugZ USA®
Founded in 1989, SnugZ USA had its beginnings in a humble attic in Utah. The company has grown from 5 to over 900 employees and is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing of lanyards, health & beauty products, drinkware and corporate gifts in the promotional products industry. SnugZ has always been committed to providing an exceptional customer experience and producing high quality products for their customers. For more information, please visit www.snugzusa.com.
About Draft Top®
Founded in 2015, Draft Top® is the ultimate bar tool designed to remove the top of almost any can. With 4 rotational blades, Draft Top® splits and folds the lid as it turns. The result being a topless can with no sharp edges that elevates your drinking experience and allows you to do things with the can that you never thought was possible. For more information, please visit www.drafttop.com