CHICAGO, March 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- INTERNATIONAL HOME + HOUSEWARES SHOW -- Ronco announced today the launch of a wide selection of 25 new products in the kitchenwares and small appliances categories, and for the first time, in the home category. These products will be the first of up to 40 that Ronco expects to release this year as the Company experiences growing demand for new Ronco products in all sales channels. The new line of devices and gadgets will be officially debuted at L12721 at the International Home + Housewares Show 2017 in Chicago.
"Ronco has been in the innovation business since its founding in 1964," said Bill Moore, Ronco President and CEO. "With over two dozen, state-of-the-art products being shown to the public for the first time anywhere, we are bolstering our position as an industry leader in household appliances and home goods."
This news follows Ronco's corporate filing this week of a public investment offering, or "mini-IPO", enabling customers, fans and amateur chefs around the world the opportunity to purchase a stake in the company and contribute to its future innovation and growth.
"As a consumer products company, our sole mission is to continue the legacy that has made Ronco a leading brand for three generations of American families." said Moore. "Ronco has always represented the American commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation — relying on creative product lines to meet consumer needs. The International Home + Housewares Show gives us an extraordinary venue to launch a host of products that touch the daily lives of our customers."
To learn more about how to become a part of a food industry legacy and become an owner in Ronco Brands, Inc. today, visit www.Ronco.com/opportunity.
New products include:
Personal Chef 2 Quart Pressure Cooker
Available in red-and-black or silver-and-black, the cooker features digital controls, three pressure settings, eight preset menus and a removable 2-liter pot with DuPont Teflon coating for easy clean-up.
Personal Chef Bread Baker
The 1-pound capacity is perfect for couples. It has 19 digitally controlled programs, three settings for crusts and a 15-hour delay timer so fresh bread becomes a convenience, not a hassle.
Cordless Ready Mixer
Available in white, red, black or black-and-red, the cordless three-speed handheld mixer runs off a lithium-ion battery easily rechargeable with a USB adapter. Capable of speeds of 250 to 2,500 RPMs, it comes with standard beaters, dough hooks and a balloon whisk.
Do-it-All Spiral Blender
This 200-watt, handheld immersion blender includes a new spiralizer attachment for making perfect veggie pasta. It also comes with a 500-mL chopper, 750-mL beaker and a stainless steel whisk.
Spiralize-It
The new electric spiralizer features an extra-large 1,000 mL capacity and comes with four blades: ribbon cut, fine julienne, wide julienne and waffle. Dishwasher safe, the blades store conveniently on board so no more fishing around in drawers.
Turbo 360 Rotating Digital Dehydrator
A new addition to Ronco's popular category, it has a five-tray capacity with rotating trays providing even dehydration over a shorter time. Digital controls set time and temperature in a range from 104 degrees to 158 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dual Grill and Griddle
Dishwasher-safe with a hidden grease drawer, this two-in-one appliance features a die-cast aluminum cooking surface with a grill on one side and a griddle on the other, all covered by a tempered-glass lid.
Mega Air Fryer
The 5.5-quart, 1,500-watt fryer is the healthy alternative, cooking with little or even no oil. Temperatures go up to 392 Fahrenheit while the outside and handle stay cool to the touch. Featuring a 60-minute timer with auto shut-off, it also comes with a bonus oil sprayer. Multiple colors are available.
Eight in One Turbo Air Fryer Plus
Eight-in-one settings provides a world of cooking options, including Fry, Roast, Bake, Stir Fry, Grill, BBQ, Rotisserie and Turbo. The non-stick pot holds 10 liters, and the 1,200-watt fryer can go from 122 degrees to 446 degrees while staying safe to touch thanks to its double-insulated housing and lid.
Pasta Pro
Available in three delicious colors, the quiet, 65-decibel pasta maker features a vertical, non-stick extrusion with drying fan, letting people make noodles in just 6 minutes as it automatically mixes, kneads and shapes pasta. Includes six dies, a dual-set of measuring cups and a 1-year limited warranty.
All in One Six Quart Multi Cooker
You may never need another countertop appliance again. The 6-quart All in One Multi Cooker provides cooking flexibility with Simmer, Sauté, Roast, Bake, Steam Infused and triple-setting Slow Cook options. The temperature ranges from Keep Warm to 500 degrees, and optional accessories include a combination steam tray and roasting rack, fry basket, baking pan, loaf pan and meat lifters.
Double Up Waffle Pro
Breakfast is always better with a friend and two waffles are always better than one. Removable cooking plates safe for the dishwasher make clean-up a breeze and adjustable temperature controls means waffles always turn out perfectly.
Showtime® Multi Oven Pro
You may never need another countertop appliance again. The 6 in 1 Oven is the famous Showtime Rotisserie but so much more. It becomes an eight-tray dehydrator, air fryer or convection oven, all designed to fit under kitchen cabinets. The 1,200-watt oven can even cook a 17-pound turkey.
Kitchen Scale
Fully electronic yet battery free, this small scale is environmentally friendly. Simply turn the knob to generate the power needed to weigh items.
Six Star® Chop & Rolling Knife
Possibly the safest knife ever invented, it has a built-in brake for use a chopper while providing precision cutting with incredible power. It's perfect for dicing, slicing, chopping and mincing, and can become a rolling tenderizer at the press of a button.
Oil Infuser
Few things add zest to cooking than oil infused with the flavors of fresh herbs. Available in a choice of colors, the infuser features a removable insert for garlic and herbs, a non-slip silicone bottom ring and decorative stainless steel band.
Smart Prep Cutting Board
A never-ending problem with cutting and preparing food is the pile of scraps forcing you to stop working. The Smart Prep Cutting Board eliminates that with its prep and scrap trays, saving you time and aggravation.
Herb Fresh
The specially designed, ventilated lid lets fresh herbs breathe and grow taller, and the easy-lift lid and cup make trimming a breeze. Crafted to fit in refrigerator doors, herbs will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Spir-o-Matic
The perfect pasta alternative, the Spir-o-Matic lets you make healthy vegetable slices — thick or thin, straight or julienne — in minutes. The seven-piece set features non-slip feet and a removable container.
The new line of Ronco Home™ products includes:
Double Up 360 Cordless Fan
Powered by lithium-ion technology, the twin, 12-inch fans rotate a full 360 degrees and can run by themselves or in tandem in three speeds. A remote control means true portability.
Bath Scale
A big brother to the Kitchen Scale, this scale also never needs batteries or an outlet. Simply turn the knob with your foot and create the power you need to weigh yourself electronically.
Tri Sweep
This unique, cordless Tri Sweep with easy-charge adaptor features a rotating corner brush to get into the toughest spots while rubber bumpers protect walls and baseboards. The head swivels a full 360 degrees, and it features a foot-operated power switch and transparent windows into the quick-release dust chamber.
Converti Vac
The cordless vacuum's ingenious handle folds forward and backwards, letting you clean the hardest-to-reach places. Two speed settings provide power for up to 45 minutes on a single charge while the lithium-ion battery gives life to LED headlights. The HEPA filter is washable and reusable.
2 in 1 Steam Vac
For cleaning hard floors, this tool does it all. It's a 500-watt stick vacuum with cyclonic filtration combined with a 1,000-watt steam mop that heats water to over 222 degrees Fahrenheit. It can hold up to 1.2 L of dust, and the dust cup and filter are both washable.
Hydro-Pure Water Vac
Use the power of water to filter dirt, clean floors and even clean your home's air, all at the same time. An eight-stage filtration process provides the cleanest exhaust possible while never losing suction. It comes with 10 accessories, including a pet brush, and the 16-inch retractable cord provides a 32-foot range.
Ronco Wonder® Cloths
A unique combination of bamboo rayon and polyester provides a natural, healthy alternative to cleaning with harmful, toxic chemicals. The multi-colored cloths remove 100 percent of bacteria from surfaces and a quick rinse cleans away 98.1 percent of trapped bacteria, according to Vartest Laboratories.
Ronco Wonder® Broom
An amazing broom that works equally well on carpet as it does on hard floors, it comes with a squeegee side for wet messes and windows, a dustpan, and a hand-brush that doubles as an upholstery brush. Perfect for pet owners.
Window Wonder
Windows too high to clean? Not any more with this extendable, 56-foot long, hand-held spray head and squeegee. Made from lightweight aluminum, the foam hand grip is designed for comfort while the microfiber head comes off for easy washing.
Ronco Squeeze Mop
For all hard floor cleaning needs, the two-in-one squeeze mop features one side with woven-in, mild, scrubbing fibers and the flip side with a super-soft microfiber. Simply lift the mop and pull the soft-grip handle to squeeze it dry. Both heads are easily replaceable with a simple hook-and-loop design.
About Ronco Brands, Inc.
Known for the legendary tagline "But wait...there's more," ® Ronco has been creating innovative, cutting-edge kitchen and home products for over fifty years. To date, over $2 billion worth of Ronco branded products have been sold in America. Ronco prides itself on developing well-engineered, affordable products designed with the mantra "Always Innovating"® in mind! At Ronco, food is more than something you just eat; it's at the heart of the dinner table. All of Ronco's cooking and food preparation products improve time spent in the kitchen so that families can share healthy, delicious meals together. In addition, Ronco has established customer confidence in its kitchen accessories, cleaning and other innovative Ronco products. For more information, visit www.ronco.com or follow Ronco online at Facebook.com/RoncoProducts and @RoncoProducts on Twitter.
No money or other consideration is being solicited for our Regulation A+ offering at this time and if sent to Ronco will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities in a Regulation A+ offering can be accepted until Ronco's offering statement has been filed with and qualified by the SEC. Any such offer to buy securities may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of its acceptance is given after the qualification date. Any indications of interest in Ronco's offering involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. In addition, Ronco is under no obligation to make an offering under Regulation A+. We may choose to make an offering to some, but not all, of the people who indicate an interest in investing and that offering might not be under Regulation A+. If Ronco does go ahead with an offering, it will only be able to make sales after it has filed an offering statement with the SEC and the SEC has qualified the offering statement.
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