Wednesday, August 3, 2011
American Woodworker Features CanGun1
Many thanks to American Woodworker magazine's Brad Holden, Contributing Editor, for featuring our Award Winning CanGun1 in their Aug. 2011 'Tool News' section.
We greatly appreciate your selecting and including our product with some of best products to in the world!
All the best for pain-free, professional-style spraying!
Ken Becker, Inventor of CanGun1
President, SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Friday, November 26, 2010
CanGun1 Featured on DIY Network's Cool Tools TV Show!
DIY Network's Cool Tools Host Chris Grundy thought so highly of the CanGun1 that he featured it on DIY
A HUGE thank you to everyone involved in helping to bring awareness to my award-winning, Made in USA, from 80% recycled plastic, CanGun1 Premium Spray Can Tool.
Best Regards,
Ken Becker, Inventor of CanGun1
Thursday, July 15, 2010
"The Best Just Got Better With CanGun1" says Jon Eakes, Home Improvement Expert
Canadian Home Improvement Expert Jon Eakes chose to feature CanGun1 in the July/Aug. 2010 New Products Showcase "Tool Talk" section of Home Builder Magazine stating: "The comfort and precise control it (CanGun1) affords your hand actually improves your spraying skills"
Thanks John!!! We couldn't have said it better ourselves!
CanGun1 - The Best Just Got Better!
Cheers,
Ken Becker, Inventor, CanGun1
Pres. SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Monday, May 31, 2010
CanGun1 Tested And Recommended by Home Improvement Expert Jon Eakes!
Greetings Friends!
"Now spray painting is a joy, not a chore... with CanGun1," said Jon Eaks, the leading Canadian Home Improvement expert with over 30 years experience and a prime mover in the field of home renovation — in his Sunday, May 30th, 2010 column: "Cleaning & Refinishing Plastic Patio Furniture": link here:
http://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/2181-cleaning-re-finishing-plastic-patio-furniture
Thanks Jon! We appreciate your obviously experienced, objective and positive review of CanGun1.
FYI, CanGun1 is available Canada & USA-Wide through the following stores, online retailers & catalog companies:
Lee Valley Tools: Part # 27K06.90 USD$4.70 - catalog, online and brick and mortar stores.
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=64638&cat=1%2C190%2C43034&ap=1
Zellers: In-Store Only. Item# 83966209, Cdn $4.97ea. UPC Code is: 0 64784 04340 0. Sold under "DYNAMIC" brand as: Spray Trigger or Aerosol Spray Trigger Handle.
All Ace Hardware Stores Nationwide: Online and brick and mortar stores. Click on the link below to order Online and receive free shipping to your local Ace store! Ace Item # 1390657 - Ace dealers can order as few as ONE at a time.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3687671&siteID=FPHxqokrSA0-MhYWo.xTaX75RnhoKuwTmw
All Tractor Supply Stores: In-Store Only. Available under the Valspar co-branded version of CANGUN1 labeled: "The Easiest Spray Handle Available" Valspar Item # GC-2 Universal CANGUN12U. TSC SKU Number: 1038713. Manufacturer’s Number: 400-99001.
Amazon.com: Online at Amazon.com. ASIN# B002EQEE82
http://www.amazon.com/Can-Gun1-2012-Premium-Aerosol-Spray/dp/B002EQEE82
Home Trends: Printed Catalog & Online: Item # 907429 - Aerosol Can Trigger Sprayer:
http://www.shophometrends.com/product.asp?pn=907429&%3Bbhcd2=1275425022
Thanks again Jon!
Happy Pain & Chore-Free Spraying with CanGun1!
Ken Becker, CanGun1 Inventor
President, SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
CanGun1 Named 'The Best In The World!' says Mr. Gadget!!!
Howdy Friends!
What a couple of weeks it's been!!! And Now This:
CanGun1 was just named 'The Best In The World' by The One & Only Mr. Gadget, Steve Kruschen!
Also, here's the link to the video:
http://www.vimeo.com/11930481
A Big Thanks goes out to you, Steve, and your great crew and to Everyone who's made this possible!!!
All the best for pain-free, professional-style spraying with CanGun1.... The Best Spray Can Tool In The World!
Ken Becker, CanGun1 Inventor
Pres. SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
www.cangun1.com
Saturday, May 22, 2010
CanGun1 Featured Nationwide on House Smarts Radio
House Smarts Host, Lou Manfredini, shared CanGun1 with his millions of listeners via his House Smarts Radio Show #052 on May 15, 2010 (link below)!
http://housesmartsradio.com/show-052-the-new-cangun
Thank You (again)! Lou, I hope we get a chance to connect in Chicago next month!
Best Regards, Ken Becker, Inventor, CanGun1
President, SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Monday, May 10, 2010
CanGun1 Featured on Mr. Fix-It's WGN radio Chicago
Hi Friends:
The one and only Mr. Fix-It (Lou Manfredini) shared our CanGun1 Spray Can Tool with his nearly 2 million listeners this past Sat., May 8th, 2010, during his Mr. Fix It show on WGN radio in Chicago (and 100 other radio stations)! Thank You Lou!!!
Link to the mention here:
http://www.wgnradio.com/shows/fixit/new/wgnam-cangun1-mr-fix-it,0,7200153.storyBest regards for Pain-Free Professional-Style spraying with CanGun1.
Ken Becker, Inventor, CanGun1
President
SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
CanGun1 Wins Silver NRHA Packaging and Merchandising Award!
CANGUN1 has just been awarded a Silver Award by North American Retail Hardware Association for it's excellence in the six following categories:
1. Overall shelf and sales appeal — demonstrates marketability and merchandising value.
2. Graphic Design — demonstrates attractive and appropriate design that compliments the product.
3. Innovation — demonstrates new ideas, techniques, materials, design or advancement in field.
4. Packaging Efficiency — materials used are economical and demonstrate appropriate size and performance.
5. Shelf Life — demonstrates packaging protection, performance, and durability.
6. Selling Features — how well the packaging conveys the features and benefits of the product.
SafeWorld's President, Ken Becker, will be present to accept this award at the ceremony to be held on the NRHA Village stage during the 2010 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas May 4 - 6th, 2010.
Additionally, our Silver Award Winning CANGUN1 will be displayed at the Package and Merchandising Expo held at the NRHA Village.
Thank you again to Every One who helped us acheive this award!
All the Best!
Ken Becker, CanGun1 Inventor
Pres., SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Monday, April 19, 2010
"Handle with care for finger fatigue"
Link to full article:
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100414/OURVALLEY/4180312
April 14, 2010
By Sam Wheeler
Mail Tribune
Ken Becker says he has been perfecting the design of the CANGUN1 for the past 30 years.
Becker, president of SafeWorld International, introduced the snap-on, spray-can handle to the U.S. market in 1983, after he saw a prototype for the product at a design convention in London.
"When I saw this product my jaw dropped," Becker says.
The invention that caught his eye so long ago was the original CANGUN, a pistol grip sprayer that snapped onto standard aerosol spray cans — transforming them into professional-style spray guns and relieving users of the all-too-familiar finger fatigue that sets in after using a conventional spray can.
The handle was originally developed in the late 1970s by two Englishmen, Paul Hutchinson and Allen Surgenson. Becker contacted the primary inventor, Hutchinson, and they struck a deal. Becker helped to get the CANGUN trademarked and patented in the U.S., and SafeWorld has been in charge of its production and marketing in the U.S. ever since.
Becker has never met Hutchinson or Surgenson in person; they initiated their business partnership over the phone and speak about once a year, to wish each other a Merry Christmas.
Since the partnership began, Becker has sold more than 25 million CANGUNs in the U.S.
"I feel like I've been really fortunate throughout my entire business career," says Becker, who graduated from San Francisco State University with a business degree in design and industry.
During 2001, the patent expired on the original CANGUN and Hutchinson agreed to sell the trademark to Becker for $1.
"I suppose it was for all the work I put into the product," Becker says.
Becker continues to sell the original CANGUN, but his newest invention, the CANGUN1, is attracting favorable reviews from critics.
Becker introduced the improved product in May 2009, after a $100,000 investment and two years of rigorous development and testing at his workshop in Talent. It was an instant hit and quickly became the top seller on Amazon.com.
"To develop this product involved me spending all the money in my bank account," Becker says. He listens to what he calls "the little voice in my head" and says it hasn't steered him wrong yet.
The CANGUN1 has been picked up by leading retailer Ace Hardware and paint supply giant Valspar, as well as a slew of other businesses and catalogs. Like the original CANGUN, the new product is manufactured in the U.S. and made out of 100 percent non-toxic, recycled plastic.
Recycling and using environmentally sustainable business practices have been a priority for Becker, he says. Since production of the original CANGUN began in the U.S., SafeWorld has used about 7 tons of recycled plastic.
Becker attributes the success of his new product to its superior ergonomic design. The CANGUN1, which fits 90 percent of aerosol cans, is designed to make spraying as convenient as possible. It takes about 2.5 pounds of pressure to pull the full-grip trigger of the CANGUN1, compared to about 10 pounds of pressure to pull the single-finger trigger on the CANGUN.
Like the original CANGUN, Becker molds the instructions to the CANGUN1 into the product along with his personal contact information.
"I do it because I want to know if there is a problem," he says.
Of all the CANGUNs Becker has sold, he says fewer than 15 have made it back to him because of consumer dissatisfaction.
Becker sold about 30,000 CANGUN1s in 2009, and still sells between 250,000 and a million original CANGUNs each year.
"It's been quite a ride," he says.
Sam Wheeler is a Mail Tribune intern. E-mail him at intern1@mailtribune.com
Friday, April 16, 2010
Greetings! GREAT NEWS!!!
All, nearly 1000, Tractor Supply Stores have the "Valspar CG2 Universal Can Gun" version of CANGUN1 in stock under their following part number and description:
Tractor Supply Sku# 1038713 - Mfgr's Number: 400-99001 - Description: Valspar CG2 Universal Can Gun
Here's the link:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/home-improvement/paint/paint-prep-accessories/valspar-cg2-universal-can-gun-1038713
Thank you again!!!
Happy, Pain-Free, Professional Spraying.
Ken Becker, Inventor of CanGun1
Pres. SafeWorld. Int'l., Inc.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
CanGun1 Featured in Road and Track Magazine
YES!!!
We are pleased to share with you that our CanGun1 Spray Can Tool is currently being featured in Road & Track's "Speed Zone" section, pg. 112.
Selected by R&T's Senior Feature Editor Doug Kott for it's lightweight, comfortable ergonomic design and ease of use, CanGun1 is sharing the page/stage with Craftsman and SnapOn tools.
Thank you Doug (and thanks for passing the second sample on to Larry over at Cycle World :~)
We greatly appreciate your support and helping us tell the world about our new, Award Winning, Made In USA, CanGun1 Premium Spray Can Tool!
Best wishes for pain-free, professional-style spraying.
Ken Becker, Inventor of CanGun1
Pres. SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
CANGUN1 Gets Positive Feature Review in Cycle World Mag.
Howdy Friends!
Just a quick note to share with you that CanGun1 was the subject of a positive feature review in Cycle World magazine's March 2010, 'Tool Time' section, pg. 67.
Hailed by Cycle World's Senior Feature Editor Paul Dean as a making the act of spraying much more natural, professional, and much less tiring, Paul also pointed out that CanGun1 also eliminates the accidental chemical contact with the can's contents.
Many thanks to Paul Dean & the Cycle World crew for taking the time to thoroughly review and give CanGun1 the Tool Time thumbs up!
Happy pain-free, professional-style spray with CanGun1.
Ken Becker, Inventor
Pres. SafeWorld
Friday, March 5, 2010
CANGUN1 Gets Positive Feature Review in Street Thunder Mag.
CANGUN1 received a 97% Approval Rating by the National Street Machine Clubs' Member-Testers in the 'Garage Test' section of their March/April 2010 issue. This rating puts CanGun1 into the top 5% of all products ever tested by NSM Member-Testers.
Praised by NSM's member-testers for its 'easy of use, lightweight & cramp-free design, one tester even went so far as to say that they enjoyed using the CanGun1 so much that they even offered to help their mom finish up some painting work that needed to be done around the house. Now, that's the kind of news that makes us at SafeWorld smile!!!
Thank you again Nat'l Street Machine and all the Member Testers who took part in the Hands-On testing and report writing of CanGun1.
All the best for pain-free, professional style spraying with CanGun1.
Ken Becker, Inventor of CanGun1
President, SafeWorld
Monday, February 1, 2010
CANGUN1 Receives A Positive Review by CoolTools website
CANGUN1 is the subject of a positive feature review article entitled 'Comfy spray can gun' by Kevin Kelly on his CoolTools website. CoolTools defines itself as: "a web site which recommends the best/cheapest tools available.: link here:
http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/004174.php
Review text:
"Using your index finger to press and steer a can of spray paint gets old very quickly. If your paint job lasts more than a few minutes, you really should use a snap-on pistol grip. It saves your knuckle, keeps paint off your trigger finger, and gives you an easy way to guide the spray. For years I've used an earlier model of this grip (called simply Can-Gun), but that one was only operated with a single finger trigger. This new version uses your whole palm. It's comfortable, quick-on and off, and the only way to spray. I had a 5-can job on a chain-link fence and the Can-Gun made it kind of fun. Even for small spray paint jobs, I slip one of these on.
-- KK"Thank You Kevin! We appreciate your taking the time to review our new, Award Winning, Made In USA from up to 100% recycled plastic, CanGun1 Spray Can Tool.
Happy, Pain-Free Spraying,
Ken Becker, Inventor of CanGun1
Pres. SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
CANGUN1 Now Available Through Lee Valley Tools Mail Order, Online and Retail Stores!
Greetings Spraying Friends!
I come to you with GREAT NEWS...
just in time for the holidays too!!! :~)
CANGUN1 is NOW available through Lee Valley Tools/Veritas, one of North America's largest, oldest and most respected
mail-order, online and retail suppliers of high quality hand tools for serious woodworkers and gardeners alike.
CANGUN1 is available on both Lee Valley's website & retail stores via their description: Spray Can Trigger Handle and/or via their Part # 27K06.90 at a cost of
US $4.70 ea. plus shipping.
CANGUN1 is a perfect holiday (or anytime) gift for that
hard-to-please tool fanatic and ANY/EVERYONE
who'd rather be spraying with pain-free professional ease
rather than suffering and straining just to push
their finger down on a spray can's tip!
I mean, how silly (and painful) is that!!!
Here's the link to the Lee Valley Tool's online catalog page:
Lee Valley Tools
Please tell your friends...
CANGUN1 Has Arrived.
Happy Holidays To All!
Ken Becker, Inventor of CAN-GUN1
President, SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Valspar Adds CAN-GUN1 To Their Product Line!
Valspar, the 6th largest paint & coatings company in the world, has added CAN-GUN1 to their product line-up. They call it "The Easiest Spray Gun Available" (see image below.)
So, ask for Valspar's Easiest Spray Gun by name or by Part #: 400.0099001.000. Their CAN-GUN1's UPC # is 071915 242816, wherever Valspar paint is carried. And if they don't carry Valspar paint or CAN-GUN1/The Easiest Spray Gun,
please ask them to!
Enjoy!
Ken Becker. CAN-GUN1 inventor
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Please Check out my CANGUN1 interview by TheNextUs!
My interview by TheNextUs has just been posted. Please take a few moments to view the video & please also visit the TheNextUs site (click on the link below the video window for more stories of inspiration across America.)
See how everyday Americans like me are finding unexpected and creative ways to triumph in this era of unprecedented economic change. Big Hug-O-Thanks to Susan Perkins and David Mackenzie of Everyday Wonder Productions, who are on a 1 year journey across America to film & broadcast stories of people who are forging America’s future.
http://www.thenextus.com/the-next-me
Be Well!
Ken
CANGUN1 Reaches #1 Hot, New Bestseller Spot on Amazon.com
GREAT NEWS!
On Sept. 16th, 2009,
after only weeks on the market,
CANGUN1 reached the
"#1" Hot, New Bestseller spot
on Amazon.com's Home Improvement/Painting
Tools & Supplies category and as a result of this success,
CANGUN1 is now supplied directly to
Amazon.com by SafeWorld.
Amazon.com's ASIN (stock) # is B002EQEE82
Click on this link to purchase CANGUN1
on Amazon.com
Thanks To All Who Made
This Milestone Possible!
Ken Becker, Inventor of CAN-GUN1
President, SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Please check out my CAN-GUN1 interview on Denizen TV!
Howdy Folks!
Please click the Play button below to see my CANGUN1 interview by Denizen TV
Thanks Austin, Dayvin, Laney
& J.R at Denizen!!!
Enjoy and please feel free to jot me a comment!
Spray Well!
Ken Becker, CANGUN1 Inventor
Friday, August 21, 2009
CANGUN1 Earns 99% Approval Rating *TWICE* Is Awarded Handyman and Nat'l Street Machine's Member/Garage Tested and Recommended SEALS OF APPROVAL!!!
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Handyman/NSM Club Headquarters...
"99% Member Tested & Approval Ratings"
From Both Clubs' Member/Testers!
This Places CAN-GUN1 in the Top 5% Of All Products
Ever Tested by The Members of Both Clubs!!!
THANK YOU
HANDYMAN and NAT'L STREET MACHINE CLUB MEMBERS/TESTERS!!!
What do our 99% Approval Ratings mean?
Well, first it means that we have been granted permission to utilize the Handyman & Nat'l Street Machine Member/Garage Tested & Recommended Seals Of Approval on all advertising & packaging. But most importantly, it means that the Member/Testers mentioned above are some of the first Spray Happy CANGUN1 users to find out what the world will soon know ... that CANGUN1, with its world's first FullGrip Trigger & 2X leverage with Patent Pending Exclusive Internal Design, ELIMINATES the Finger Pain/Numbness & Wrist/Hand Fatigue normally associated with extended use of a spray can, while providing complete, precision, professional control of the can's contents.
CANGUN1 has now been proven to be the:
• Easiest to Use
• Highest Rated
• Most Reasonably Priced
Premium Spray Can Tool
On Earth!
Go to Ace Hardware, ask for Ace item # 1390657 CANGUN1. If they don't have it in stock, ask your friendly Ace person to order CANGUN1 via Ace's 'Acenet' system.
Thank You Handyman and Nat'l Street Machine Members/Testers, one and all!
Look for the printed review of CANGUN1 in
the Oct/Nov issue of Handyman Magazine
which will be mailed out on approx. Sept. 21st, 2009 and the Upcoming Nat'l Street Machine Nov/Dec. Issue for full Member Test Results!
A BIG Thank You To Pathways Enterprise, Suzie Walton & Crew, of Ashland, Oregon for
providing the awesome help in getting the above mentioned samples
out to all the Member/Testers! Your help has been invaluable!!!
All the best to your and your families during these days
of challenge and interdependant resoucefulness!
Ken Becker, CANGUN1 Inventor & President
SafeWorld Int'l., Inc.