Companies looking for new inventions:
To recommend a company to this list, send an e-mail to Paul at niemann7@aol.com
LAST UPDATED ON:  December 18, 2012. Be sure to check back often

THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES ARE BELIEVED TO BE LOOKING FOR NEW PRODUCTS. 
Disclaimer: MarketLaunchers has no stake in any of these companies:

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Tools/Industrial:

Bench Dog Tools Inc.
If you want to talk to us about your idea, we will encourage you to talk first with a lawyer. Then, we will talk generally about your idea, and determine whether or not we already have something in development that may relate to your creation. If we do not already have something in development, we will enter a confidentiality agreement. You are always encouraged to obtain your own counsel.
Bench Dog Tools Inc.
9775 85th Ave. N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
www.benchdog.com/

Black & Decker
Black & Decker is a global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems.
Barbara Davis,
Inventions
The Black & Decker Corp.
701 E. Joppa Road
MS TW075
Towson, MD 21286
Fax 410.716.2788
Barbara.davis@bdk.com 
www.blackanddecker.com/CustomerCenter/Product-Ideas.aspx and http://www.blackanddecker.com/pages/resources/ProductIdeas.aspx

Bobcat:
Bobcat is a world leader in the engineering, manufacture, and marketing of compact industrial, construction, and agri-business equipment, attachments and related services. You can find a link to its invention submission form here:
www.bobcat.com/our_company/contact_us

Bosch:
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier for the automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology industries.
www.bosch.us

Builders Inventions:
Builders Inventions bills itself as the #1 source for tools and products invented by builders and tradesmen. This is the home for builders and trades people who have come up with innovative contractor tools, inventions and products for building on job sites.
www.buildersinventions.org/?page=home  

Delta Faucet Co.:
http://www.masco.com/contacts/index.html  

Dorman Products, Inc.: The retail products group within Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) supplies automotive products, hardware and housewares under its Dorman�, HELP!�, Symmetry� and other brand names. Dorman is searching for new CPG (consumer packaged goods) to be distributed at national mass merchandise, home centers and / or automotive specialty. Existing categories include DIY, Hardware, Housewares, Organization, Picture Hanging, Furniture Glides / Surface Protection, Decorative Hardware and Front-Of-Store Automotive. Inventors should send product information or sell sheets; unsolicited 3D samples may be reviewed but may not be returned. Inventors and innovators may contact directly: 
Tim Caton, tcaton@dormanproducts.com
Dorman Products, Inc., Dept MCH
3400 E. Walnut St., Colmar PA 19454
www.yoursymmetry.com
www.dormanproducts.com

Great Northern Corp.
Great Northern offers integrated, comprehensive packaging solutions in industrial, commercial and retail markets.
http://www.greatnortherncorp.com

Homax: 
Homax is a leader in do-it-yourself and professional home improvement products.
http://www.homaxproducts.com/company/contact/index.html

Home Depot:
https://suppliercenter.homedepot.com/wps/portal?
This is the website on how to get on in contact with home depot suppliers.

Lamson & Sessions:
Lamson Home Products sells to the do-it-yourself, hardware and mass merchandiser markets, providing homeowners and contractors with rough electrical, convenience and security products.
Another business unit, Carlon, provides fiber optic, copper and coaxial cable protection for plant construction and wiring systems.
Lamson & Sessions
8155 T&B Blvd 4B-36
Memphis, TN 38125
www.carlon.com/Index.html

Lisle Corp.:
Company has more than 400 tools in their product line, and is looking for hand tools for professional mechanics.
P.O. Box 89, Clarinda, IA 51632
712-542-5101
garyp@lislecorp.com
http://www.lislecorp.com/about/program/

• Believe that your idea or invention would benefit the home healthcare or rehabilitation market,
• Believe that your idea or invention would be marketable to DMEs, HMEs, and other providers of home healthcare or rehabilitation products worldwide,
• Have an interest in collaborating with experienced design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing professionals, or
• Would simply like to offer suggestions and improvements to our products,

then contact them at custservice@maddak.com or call 1-800-443-4926 l 
http://www.maddak.com 
http://www.maddak.com/inventors_corner.php?osCsid=db0ec618fabac1cea2a404d0d14663ee 

MK Diamond Products Inc.:
MK Diamond Products Inc. is a leader in the manufacture of precision diamond blades and equipment for cutting, coring and polishing all types of masonry, concrete, tile and stone products.
MK Diamond Products Inc.
1315 Storm Parkway
Torrance, CA 90501
800.421.5830
310.539.5158
www.mkdiamond.com

PGH Corning
PGH Corning makes various types of glass and ceramic blocks and grill cleaners.
Nick Loomis
Nick_loomis@pghcorning.com
724-387-3627
Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
800 Presque Isle Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA, 15329
800.545.5001
www.customers.pghcorning.com/RenCmWebProd/content/contact.aspx

Plews & Edelmann: 
Plews & Edelmann is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of automotive parts, hardware, tools and industrial products (such as: Hand Held Lubrication Equipment, Lubricants, Air Hose & Accessories, Tire Repair, Power Steering Hose & Repair Kits, Transmission Oil Cooler Lines, and Automotive Fittings) sold to the vast majority of mass merchant and retail auto parts stores and wholesale automotive parts and industrial distribution outlets, worldwide. They are looking for automotive, hardware and industrial products.
Jim Zalzalah, New Product Development Manager
1550 Franklin Grove Road 
Dixon, IL 61021 
Office: 815-285-9491 
Digital Fax: 815-288-0708 
jzalzalah@plews.com or marketing@plews.com  
www.plews.com 

Pioneer Plastics Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary products and operates a custom injection molding manufacturing facility. Business segments:

• Crystal clear Display Cases line for  various collectibles

• Crystal Clear stock Containers line

• Drink and Plate � patented device that enables beverage and food to be held in one hand

• Custom Injection Molding

• Service injection molding and assembly � short runs 

• Injection mold Tooling

They are always interested in new business opportunities in any of these businesses. 
Contact: Joe Crowdus, Sales and Engineering Manager
Pioneer Plastics, Inc.
1584 US Hwy 41A
North Dixon, KY 42409
270-639-9133
www.pioneerplastics.com 
jcrowdus@pioneerplastics.com

Simpson Strong Tie:
Simpson makes a wide array of construction and engineering products
http://www.strongtie.com/contact_us.asp  

Stride Tool Inc.:
Stride Tool Inc. is a leader in the development of innovative products, including hand tools that make work easier for customers in a wide array of industries.
www.stridetool.com/inventors/inventors.html

Crown Crafts:
Crown Crafts Infant Products is a leading manufacturer of bedding, blankets, and accessories.
www.crowncraftsinfantproducts.com/

Eddie Bauer:
In conjunction with innovative design and exceptional customer service, Eddie Bauer offers premium-quality clothing, accessories and gear for men and women that complement today�s modern outdoor lifestyle.
http://www.eddiebauer.com/custserv/ask_eddie_email.jsp?sectionId=24448%27%29;

GCI Outdoor:
GCI Outdoor has been designing the most innovative and comfortable products for the outdoor industry for the past 10 years. In 2008, we re-energized with product enhancements, a new logo, and a brand new slogan �THINK OUTSIDE� that together symbolize our vision of future outdoor innovation.
GCI Outdoors
66 Killingworth Rd.
Higganum, CT 06441
860.345.9595

Hallmark:
The iconic greeting card company is on the lookout for new card ideas.
www.hallmarkcontests.com/index.cfm  

Hornby:
Hornby is a household name and is famous as the UK brand leader in the model railway hobby.
http://www.hornby.com/contact-us/

Jada:
Jada is a company that firmly believes that ideas and innovations are what drive the toy industry.
www.jadaclub.com/inventors.php

Jakks Pacific Inc.:
JAKKS Pacific Inc. is a multi-brand company that, since 1995, has been designing, developing, producing and marketing toys, leisure products and writing instruments for children and adults around the world.
www.jakkspacific.com/

MM Fitness:
MM Fitness is a privately held company headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, that was launched in 2007 to help people once and for all accomplish their health and fitness goals.
850. 385.3668
www.mmfitness.com/

Plaid Enterprises Inc.

Arts & Crafts Company

www.plaidonline.com/ideas/default.aspx
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
3225 Westech Dr.
Norcross, GA 30092-3500

Idea Submission Form and return the form filled out along with sufficient information to support your new product (images, etc).
www.properformancesports.com/idea_submission.php

Scheewe Publications Painting Books
Scheewe Publications is a family-owned and operated painting book business in Portland , Ore.
www.painting-books.com/
P.O. Box 20518
Portland, OR 97294
Shipping Address
13449 N.E. Whitaker Way
Portland OR 97230
503.254.9100
Fax 503.252.9508  

Spalding
Makes basketballs, baseballs, volleyballs and a variety of other sporting goods.  
P.O. Box 90015
Bowling Green, KY 42103-7932
Phone: 1-800-SPALDING
Email: click here

Dealer Inquiries:
Contact Customer Service at: 1-800-SPALDING

Spalding is a Division of Russell Corporation:
Russell Corporation
P.O. Box 90015
Bowling Green, KY 42103-7932
Phone: 800-772-5346

Speedball Art Products
For more than 100 years, Speedball has been producing tools and supplies for artists, art teachers and students.
800.898.7224

Spin Master Ltd.
Spin Master is a toy and entertainment company on the hunt for ideas from inventors.
www.spinmaster.com/

Under Contact Us, Company Contacts, there is an invention submission page

Sportime
Each year, Sportime introduces 40 to 60 all-new product innovations. Since their introduction in 1983, more than 500 Sportime innovations have changed the way physical education is taught and learned worldwide.
www.sportime.com/sportime-shared/customerCare/submitIdeas.jsp

Stamina Products Inc.
Stamina Products Inc. was founded in 1987. From the beginning, our focus has been to supply quality and value to the fitness and leisure markets.

Stamina Products, Inc. is always seeking breakthrough designs and ideas from independent designers and engineers. If you are interested in exploring how Stamina's vast experience and resources in the exercise/fitness industry might work with you and your product, please contact us by phone, e-mail, fax, or letter to discuss how Stamina can take your ideas to the marketplace.

INVENTION SUBMISSION
c/o Stamina Design Dept.
P.O. Box 1071
Springfield, MO 65801-1071
inventors@staminaproducts.com
PH: 417-889-7011
FAX: 417-889-8064

SwimWays
Makes pool toys.

Swimways Corp.
5816 Ward Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: 757-460-1156
Toll Free: 800-328-6166  
www.swimways.com/

toyinventions.co.uk
www.toyinventions.co.uk/company.html

Wild Planet Entertainment Inc.
We believe in the power of a child�s imagination. Our toys and products encourage kids to be imaginative, creative and to explore the world around them.
We create quality toys and gifts that are safe, durable, innovative and most importantly, lots of fun! We respect our customers and only offer them products that we would be proud to give to others.
Wild Planet Entertainment, Inc.
PO Box 194087
San Francisco, CA 94119-4087
800.247.6570
www.wildplanet.com/index.php

Yomega Corp.
Yomega is a toy and game company.
Yomega Corp.
145 Globe Street
Fall River, MA 02724 USA
508.672.7399
Fax 508.677.1599
www.yomega.com/contact/index.htm

Toy Brokers:

Anjar Co.
www.anjar.com/

Aqua Leisure
www.aqualeisure.com/site/

British Toy & Hobby Association
www.btha.co.uk/

Cactus Marketing Services
www.cactusmarketing.com/

Excel Development Group Inc.
www.exceld.com/

Flambeau Inc.
801 Lynn Ave.
Baraboo, WI 53913-2746
800.457.5252
www.flambeau.com/

Fundex Games
www.fundexgames.com/

Rehtmeyer Inc.
www.toysngames.com/

Royalty Pros Licensing
www.royaltypros.com

Crafts, Hobbies, Sports & Toys:

Aqua Gear Inc.:  Established in 1992, Aqua Gear is your source for water exercise, water aerobics and swimming equipment. Our online store includes swim fins, water exercise floatation belts, swim goggles, kick boards, personal care items, snorkeling gear and much more.
Aqua Gear Inc.
13297 Temple Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
888.426.4327
www.aqua-gear.com/contact_us.htm

b3.net: The online shop from Baumgarten�s, supplier of practical, colorful products for home, school and office
http://www.b3.net/contacts

Coleman:  Coleman is a leader in camping gear. In order to protect inventors and Coleman, only patented inventions will be considered. You may send Coleman a copy of your issued patent for review. Please do not send any confidential information with your patent. It will not review any patents pending. Further information about our policy can be obtained by calling
316.832.2653.
Once the recorded message begins, please select Option 6, followed by Option 5.
Send issued patents to:
The Coleman Co., Inc.
Attn: Legal Dept. � Invention Evaluation
3600 N. Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67219

Food & Beverage Companies:

General Mills
https://openinnovation.generalmills.com/

INOV8 Beverage Company LLC
350 Theodore Fremd Ave.
Rye, N.Y., 10580
914.925.9100

Kellogg
http://www2.kelloggs.com/greatideas/

Kraft Foods
Open Innovations
1 Kraft Court
Glenview, IL 60025
http://brands.kraftfoods.com/innovatewithkraft/region.aspx

Housewares & Healthcare Companies:  

3M
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Submit/YourIdea/?WT.mc_id=www.3m.com/submityouridea  

3M Corporate Headquarters
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
888-3M HELPS
(888-364-3577)

Aroma Housewares
(800) 276-6286
(858) 587-8866
FAX:  (858) 558-7300 
Postal Address:
Aroma Housewares Company
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

Barbara K
Barbara's Way
41 East 60th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212-739-9800
info@BarbarasWay.com

BD
Office of New Product Suggestions
21 Davis Drive
P.O. Box 12016
Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709-2016

Bemis Manufacturing Company
300 Mill Street
P.O. Box 901
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085-0901
920.467.4621
800.558.7651
920.467.8573
corp@BemisMfg.com
www.bemismfg.com

Better Sleep, Inc
100 Readington Road; Suite 2
Branchburg, NJ 08876
908.393.0120
Fax 908.393.0126
info@better-sleep.com
www.better-sleep.com/index.php

CCL Label
http://www.cclbeverage.com.mx/support/upload/

Conair /Cuisinart
Makes culinary and kitchen appliances.
CuisinartProductDevelopment@conair.com
Cuisinart
1 Cummings Point Road
Stamford CT 06902  

CROWN Packaging Technology Inc.
The open innovation section on this packaging company�s Web site allows anybody to submit unique ideas, including new concepts for technologies or processes, for consideration by the company�s Innovation Team.
Corporate Headquarters:
Crown Holdings, Inc.
One Crown Way
Philadelphia, PA 19154-4599
Main Tel:  (215) 698-5100

DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.
A leader in power tools. It only will consider your ideas or inventions if you submit them through the company�s online submission system.
701 E. Joppa Road, TW425
21286 Baltimore, MD
http://www.dewalt.com/us/service/company/invention.asp

Eureka Medical
www.eurekamed.com/call-for-ideas.html

Faultless / Bon Ami Co.
www.faultlessinventors.com/
http://www.faultlessinventors.com/submit_invention.asp
http://gardenweasel.com/contact_us/invention_submission.aspx

GE Healthcare
http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/contact/contactus.html

Homedics
Homedics offers an extensive line of personal wellness products.
HoMedics Corporate Headquarters
3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI 48390
1-800-466-3342

Jokari Home Solutions
Jokari is currently looking for great innovative ideas in the houswares category.
www.jokari.com/inventors.html

KCI
A medical device company. In order for our evaluation team to be able to properly review your idea, it is imperative that you only share NON-confidential information at this time. Upon review, we will determine if your idea is a strategic fit for our company�s direction, and represents a concept that has not already been considered by KCI. If KCI desires to further pursue your idea, KCI will contact you to obtain further information.
www.kci1.com/2490.asp  

Koven Technology Inc.
Koven Technology, Inc. is the exclusive supplier of Koven Hadeco vascular, surgical and fetal Dopplers in the US, Canada, and the UK
12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 320, St. Louis, MO 63141
T: 800-521-8342 / 314-542-2101
F: 314-542-6020
email: info@koven.com
email for PO's (US hospital): purchase@koven.com
Hours: M - F 9:00am - 5:00pm

Lifetime Brands Inc.
larrys@lifetimebrands.com
www.lifetimebrands.com/products.php

Maddak Inc.
Maddak designs and manufactures assistive devices to ease the tasks of many household activities including but not limited to dressing, bathing and grooming.
661 Route 23 South
Wayne , NJ 07470
Voice:  973-628-7600
Fax:  973-305-0841

Noetic Technologies Inc.
Noetic specializes in bringing new innovations to market in the chemicals and materials sectors.  Noetic helps entrepreneurs with business formation, intellectual property strategies, and market research.
http://www.noetictechnologies.com/contact.php
Noetic Technologies, Inc.
46 Shelby Thames Drive  
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
inquiries@noetictechnologies.com

Parents of Invention
The company is interested in developing convenience products for the home. Find out more about the company here:
www.parentsofinvention.com
Download its product submission form here:
www.parentsofinvention.com/ConfidentProductSubmission.pdf

OXO
OXO is dedicated to providing innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier. Product lines include kitchen tools, spice grinders, household cleaning tools, barware, barbecue tools, garden tools, storage and organization products and automotive cleaning tools.
OXO
601 West 26th Street; Suite 1050
New York, NY 10001

Rubbermaid
To submit products to this company, which makes office supplies, hardware, home organization items and decor, you have to fill out a form, available at the link below:
www.newellrubbermaid.com

SC Johnson Brands
From kitchen cleaning to air care, from stain removal to home storage, SC Johnson is dedicated to creating products that make your life easier and keep you home clean and beautiful.
http://www.econsumeraffairs.com/scj/ContactUs.htm

Whirlpool
For submission guidelines, write:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attn: Outside Submitter Correspondent
500 Renaissance Drive, Suite 102
St. Joseph, MI 49085  

World Kitchen LLC
http://www.worldkitchen.com/index.asp?pageId=8  

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