February 22, 2021
Ingenious Touch-Free Tools
These new PPE items can protect users from surface contact with bacteria and viruses.
With the lingering fears about COVID, the PPE market is set to grow by almost $9 billion from now through 2024 says market research firm Technavio. That category now includes creative items like these.
Alexander Manufacturing (asi/34040)
Available with nine stock ribbon colors, this safe key (2436) has a high-quality acrylic tip for keypads and a curved hook for opening doors. Made in the USA; alexandermc.com
Berlekamp Plastics (asi/40240)
Meet the germ-free way to open doors, push buttons, carry bags and lift latches. Made in the USA and available in a variety of colors, this no-touch tool (NTVG-OC) is a great new hire or new tenant gift; berlekamp.com
Compass Industries (asi/46170)
Choose a simple USA-made tool that’s also a discreet keychain (CKT12) for operating ATMs, elevators and touchscreens at self-checkouts. Add your client’s full-color logo and design; compasspromos.com
Essef Distributors (asi/52710)
Consider a keychain (ABK280) that’s made of antimicrobial zinc alloy. It protects the end-user from viruses and germs found on everyday objects like drawers, doors and keypads, and it can also be used as a bottle opener; lincolnline.com
KEY-BAK (asi/64635)
Great for the retail, corporate, hospitality, e-commerce and B2C markets, this lightweight door opener and stylus (0KBP-0224) is ideal for use on high-touch surfaces, and attaches to purses, belt loops and more; keybakpromo.com
Pinnacle Designs (asi/78140)
Choose from two designs and say good-bye to touching doors, keypads, signature pads and buttons. Produced in-house and with a fast turnaround, clients can choose either a spot or full-color imprint; pinnacledesigns.com
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