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Governor Herbert Visits Lifetime Products Factory
November 8, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH This past week, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert toured local manufacturer, Lifetime Products, Inc. in Clearfield, Utah to get a first-hand look at manufacturing processes and issues, and gain insight on how government can better help Utah manufacturing companies. His visit also served as an opportunity to receive an update on a company utilizing tax incentives from the Governors Office of Economic Development(GOED). Just over a year ago, Lifetime Products Inc. entered a partnership with GOED, Davis County, and Clearfield City to expand its plastics manufacturing facility via a $41 million capital investment over 10 years. Since the partnership, Lifetimes plastics capacity increased about 20 percent and six new blow-molding machines are currently being added and are scheduled for completion 20...
New Decorative Line of Bathroom Safety Grab Bars Hold Up to 500lbs
October 24, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Homeowners and caregivers can now easily install an entire line of matching safety grab bars throughout a bathroom without comprising their home dcor. The new Grabcessories safety grab bars from Lifetime Products Inc. are designed to be both beautiful and functional - seamlessly integrating as actual bathroom dcor while providing the convenience of safety accessories. Grabcessories currently is the only safety grab bar product on the market offering a complete line of coordinating bathroom safety accessories. Strategically installing safety grab bars throughout the entire bathroom helps increase mobility and prevent falls. The Grabcessories line includes a 2-in-1 toilet paper holder, dry towel shelf, towel bar, curved grab bar, and tub spout/shower valve. By installing the complete line of G...
BlowMolded Table Inventor Transforms Folding Tables Again
October 12, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Products, Inc., the inventor and world leader of blow-molded folding tables and chairs, is unveiling a new line of stacking folding utility tables - the biggest transformation to hit the folding table industry since Lifetimes introduction of blow-molded tabletops in 1998. The new Lifetime Stackable Commercial Folding Tables from Lifetime Products Inc., feature an innovative nesting design allowing multiple tables to easily be stacked together without sliding or tipping. This stacking design is 20 percent more efficient for storage, transportation, and packaging. With the new design, commercial users of the product can now stack 26 tables in the same space that 21 tables previously occupied. Additionally, the Lifetime Stackable Commercial Folding Tables boast a sleek, new modern lo...
Fly Fishing and Pink Kayaks Help Casting For Recovery Breast Cancer Survivors
October 8, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Fly fishing enthusiasts can now show their support for breast cancer survivors by taking to the waters in a special edition pink kayak. The pink Emotion Glide Angler Kayak sports the Casting for Recovery logo and a portion of the proceeds from each special edition kayak sale is donated to the Casting for Recovery organization - a national non-profit breast cancer support and educational program for women. The Emotion Glide Angler Kayak is a custom 98 sit-inside fishing kayak. It features two Scotty Fly Rod Holders with threaded mounts and is the only pink kayak on the market to have holders specifically for fly rods. The padded adjustable seat, thigh pads, and adjustable foot brace system provide comfort and convenience. The ledge lock paddle keepers make switching from paddling to fishing ...
Top 3 Places to Install Bathroom Grab Bars to Help Prevent Falls
September 12, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH -- Making a home safe for aging seniors is a key to enhancing mobility and ensuring independent living. For seniors, typically, the bathroom is the area posing the most risks for falls. Everyday tasks can become difficult, especially when combined with slippery floors, poor balance, decreased vision, and lack of strength. Fortunately, installing safety grab bars in strategic areas can make it easier to safely maneuver around the bathroom. Grab bars provide extra support for seniors through unique anchoring systems that can support up to 500lbs of pressure, depending on the manufacturer. Rest assured, however, dcor does not have to be sacrificed for safety. Many grab bars available today, like Grabcessories by Lifetime Products, are designed to seamlessly integrate as actual bathroom dcor whi...
Lifetime Store to Open Retail Location in St George
September 5, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Store, the Official Lifetime Products Outlet Store, has announced the Grand Opening of a new 9,300-square-foot store in St. George, Utah This store will be the first Lifetime Store location in southern Utah, and the sixth in Utah. A special Grand Opening event will be held Monday, September 10 through Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the St. George store located at 530 East St. George Boulevard. The Grand Opening event will kick-off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12 followed by a week filled with numerous activities, giveaways, and special promotions. Numerous drawings will be held throughout the week for various Lifetime products including a kayak, youth paddleboard, and an air plane teeter-totter. The Grand Opening event also will...
New Lifetime Driveway Sport Set is 3in1 Portable Net Game for Outdoor Family Fun
August 22, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Families and friends will have hours of fun playing three outdoor family games that are now available in one convenient, portable product. The new Driveway 3 Sport Set from Lifetime Products, Inc., the worlds largest manufacturer of residential portable basketball hoops, is perfect for Pickleball, QuickStart Tennis, Badminton, and more. The Lifetime Driveway 3 Sport Set can be set up easily with no tools required. Unlike other net-based games on the market, there is no cement required, no ground stakes to secure, and no support strings to get tangled in when playing. The 1.75-gallon portable bases fill with sand or water for stability during play, yet can easily be moved and transported - making the system ideal to use in a home driveway and backyard, or pack up and take to a beach, pool, o...
Leading Kayak Manufacturing Factory Located in Utah Near Outdoor Retailer Show Location Started in Owners Garage
August 1, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH While hundreds of manufacturers and vendors flock to Utah for the widely-popular annual Outdoor Retailer Show, show exhibitor and local manufacturer Lifetime Products, Inc. is proud and fortunate to be headquartered just a few miles from the show location. Lifetime Products, Inc. is one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., manufacturing kayaks and paddleboards under both the Lifetime and Emotion Kayaks brands. The companys headquarters and expansive manufacturing facilities are located just north of Salt Lake City in Clearfield, Utah. Despite today being a global manufacturer with products sold in more than 70 countries, Lifetimes story is the true American dream with humble beginnings in the owners Utah garage. In 1986, the owner set out with a simple goal to build a better bas...
Entire Family Can Now Enjoy Popular SUP Sport with New Lifetime Youth Paddleboard
July 30, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Products, Inc., one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., is expanding its line of water sports products and introducing a youth paddleboard to allow family members of all ages to enjoy the fast-growing sport of Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP). The new Lifetime Hooligan Paddleboard is created specifically for youth ages 5 years and older, and up to 130 lbs. The lightweight 28 lbs. design and compact 8 x 30 size allows younger paddlers to easily handle and maneuver the board both in and out of the water. In addition to its unique wider stance, the Lifetime Hooligan Youth Paddleboard provides extreme stability for beginners by incorporating a cutting-edge design element - a retractable fin. While the surf fin helps the board go faster and straighter, it automatically retract...
Lifetime Products Unveils New Water Sports Logo at Outdoor Retailer Show
July 24, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Products, Inc., one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., is unveiling a new logo for its water sports products at the 2012 Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, Utah. The water sports community is fun, energetic, and unique, said Lifetime Water Sports Product Marketing Manager Candace Weaver. We wanted a logo that represented the quality Lifetime is known for, yet exhibited the upbeat environment found throughout the kayaking industry. The new Lifetime water sports logo is an abstract representation of a kayak in water with elements of fun and adventure flowing through it. The blue-green color mimics those found in water, while the lighter orange version will be used to compliment darker kayak colors. The traditional Lifetime corporate logo will still be found...
RecreationalSized Tent Quickly Turns Everyday Utility Trailer into Convenient Tent Camper
June 15, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH With the new Lifetime Tent Trailer from Lifetime Products, Inc., homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts no longer have to choose between using their trailer to haul a tent or to haul equipment for their outdoor adventure. The new Lifetime Tent Trailer is a 10.5 x 6.6 heavy-duty utility trailer with a 7 x 5 bed floor that converts in just minutes to house a spacious 84 square-foot camping tent that sleeps up to six people. However, unlike most tent trailers on the market, the tent for the Lifetime Tent Trailer stores in a compact 5 x 1 carrying bag weighing less than 30 lb. First and foremost, this is designed to be a utility trailer, explained Lifetime Products Marketing Manager Vince Spinning. Customers shouldnt have to sacrifice cargo space to carry their tent. So, we designed a tent for our...
Third Annual Lifetime Store Memorial Day Event Donates Portion of Proceeds to Utah Military Families Foundation
June 4, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Store., the Official Lifetime Products Outlet Store, donated five percent of proceeds from the third annual Salute Our Troops Memorial Day event to the Utah Military Families Foundation (UMFF), a privately-funded non-profit organization headquartered at Hill Air Force Base that supports over 80,000 military families throughout Utah. The final amount donated to the UMFF this year was $863. UMFF will use the donation to fund projects and events that support military members from all service branches and their families, especially those deployed. This military-themed Salute Our Troops event provided a fun family atmosphere for all ages. Those who attended enjoyed refreshments, prizes, contests, discounts, and a live broadcast by 97.1 ZHT. We are able to live in a free country becaus...
Lifetime Store to Host Third Annual Salute Our Troops Memorial Day Event
May 22, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Store, the Official Lifetime Products Outlet Store, will host a Salute Our Troops Event this Memorial Day on May 28, 2012. The third annual event will be held from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Lifetime Store located at 5296 South Freeway Park Drive in Riverdale, Utah. Special Memorial Day activities and promotions will be held only at the Riverdale store location with five percent of proceeds from the Memorial Day sales at the Riverdale location being donated to the Utah Military Families Foundation (UMFF), a privately-funded non-profit organization headquartered at Hill Air Force Base that supports over 80,000 military families throughout Utah. Through this annual event, the community has helped Lifetime Store raise more than $3,300 for the UMFF over the past two years. In addition to...
Over 900 Lifetime Products Employees Refurbish and Beautify USU Botanical Center
May 14, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Donning florescent yellow shirts and armed with gardening tools, over 900 employees donated more than 2,800 man hours to beautify and refurbish the Utah State University Botanical Center in Kaysville. The hefty endeavor was part of Lifetimes 7th Annual Community Service Project. Each year, Lifetime employees participate in a large group project to join forces and give back to neighboring communities. The project is always conducted off the clock and earns employees a credit toward Lifetimes employee benefit program that gives a percentage of the companys revenue to each employee.Lifetime is more than just products. Were people who make a difference in everything we do both inside and outside of our factory walls, said Lifetime President Richard Hendrickson. Were proud to be a worldwide com...
Local Manufacturer Makes Health Care Top Priority with New Medical Clinic at Work
May 4, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Access to health care is a popular topic of conversation nowadays. Fortunately, the more than 1,500 employees of Clearfield-based manufacturing company Lifetime Products Inc. are now able to conveniently receive medical care at their work location with the opening of the new Lifetime Health Clinic earlier this week. We know how difficult it is for employees to squeeze doctor appointments into work schedules and school schedules, said Lifetime Vice President of Human Resources Denise Wandling. Providing this employee benefit of on-site medical care helps save our employees both time and money. And, having more convenient access to health care will help ensure we have healthier employees overall which means happier and more productive employees. Hopefully, the easier we can make it for our em...
Lifetime Wins First Patent Infringement Lawsuit in China
April 20, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Products, a world leader in blow-molded folding tables and chairs, announced today that the Shanghai First Intermediate Court entered a judgment against Zhejiang Bestem Furniture Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Bestem Machinery Co., Ltd. (previously called Hanghzou Dali Tools Packing Co., Ltd.), and Hangzhou Bestem Furniture Co., Ltd. (collectively, Bestem). The court found infringement of Chinese patent 03807208.4 by Bestem who was manufacturing folding utility tables that utilized the same table edge and corner design as those Lifetime invented and patented. Todays judgment requires Bestem to pay Lifetime compensation of 200,000 RMB (about $32,000). Bestem has 15 days to appeal the judgment. We are thrilled with the Chinese courts findings, said Lifetime President Richard Hendrickson. More i...
More Options for Novice Kayakers with New SitInside Models from Lifetime
March 28, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Lifetime Products Inc., one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., is expanding its line of water sports products to now include sit-inside kayaks, giving beginner and intermediate kayakers an affordable option for a sit-inside kayak boasting great performance, quality, and stability. The new Lifetime Payette Kayak is an ideal 98 size that combines supreme stability with fast tracking. Its stable flat bottom hull with deep tracking channels and stability chine rails is engineered specifically for beginners. However, its shorter size and sharp keel allow for tighter tracking, better maneuverability, and faster speeds which appeal to intermediate kayakers. Sit-inside kayaks are ideal in colder water climates because the rider doesnt get as wet as on a sit-on-top kayak, said Lifetime...
Expanded and Remodeled Riverdale Lifetime Store Celebrates Grand ReOpening
March 15, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Utah youngsters ages 3-12 years will have a chance to appear in a Lifetime Store photo shoot if they visit the Riverdale Lifetime Store Grand Re-Opening Celebration at 5296 South Freeway Park Drive in Riverdale, Utah. The ribbon cutting ceremony and store opening will take place Tuesday, March 20 at 9 a.m. with the official Grand Re-Opening Celebration event and activities being held Tuesday, March 20 through Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Customers can take advantage of special Grand Re-Opening pricing throughout the remainder of the month, including 10 percent off everything in the entire store at any Lifetime Store. During the official Grand Re-Opening Celebration event, children may enter a drawing in the store for a chance to appear in a Lifetime Store photo shoot. No purchas...
No More Splinters or Varnishing with New FauxWood Lifetime Bistro Set
March 13, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Adding a wood bistro set to your patio, deck, or front porch can instantly bring charm to your outdoor living area. However, real wood outdoor furniture can also bring the unwanted headaches of splinters, varnishing, or painting. Now, with the new simulated-wood Bistro Set from Lifetime Products, the worlds largest manufacturer of blow-molded folding tables and chairs, you can enjoy the warm beauty of a wood-looking bistro set that is maintenance-free. The Lifetime 3-Piece Bistro Set provides a cozy dining setting for two with a 29.5 round folding table and two folding chairs - which are all constructed of heavy-duty simulated wood made from high-density polystyrene plastic. The simulated wood has the color and texture characteristics of natural wood grain so that it both looks and feels li...
Easy Continuous Batch Composting with New Lifetime Dual Compost Tumbler
February 17, 2012
CLEARFIELD, UTAH Compost enthusiasts can now efficiently and continuously batch compost with the new Dual Compost Tumbler from Lifetime Products, a leading manufacturer of blow-molded lawn and garden products. The Lifetime Dual Compost Tumbler features two 50-gallon tumblers on a single frame, allowing one filled tumbler to mature while continuing to fill the other tumbler. It also includes a visual processing indicator to attach to show which tumbler contents are maturing. Both tumblers turn on an axis for easy and balanced rotation using built-in handles, and can be filled and turned with a new single-hand operation. To add to the convenience, loading and unloading material from the Lifetime Dual Composter is also made even easier with the extra large removable lids and the steel frame which holds the tu...