LG Captures NAHB 2019 Spark Award

LG Styler Recognized for Innovation in the Residential Building Industry

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Feb 21, 2019, 12:51 ET

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics was honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) with the 2019 Spark Award for innovation in the residential building industry for its revolutionary steam clothing care system, the LG Styler.

The premium LG Styler clothing care system brings functionality and elegance to the home with a refined, modern design and the ability to keep clothes looking their very best.

The annual Spark Award recognizes the most innovative member of the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council each year. According to the NAHB, Spark Award winners demonstrate superior knowledge and expertise in developing cutting edge products and services, embrace a progressive outlook and demeanor, and exhibit a willingness to push the envelope when it comes to taking the home building industry to the next level.

"The experts have spoken with leading industry authorities recognizing the LG Styler for its advanced functionality and super performance," said Zach Elkin, general manager of the LG Builder division of LG Electronics USA. "It's a testament to the industry-leading technologies throughout our lineup of innovative product offerings for home builders and remodelers."

The premium LG Styler clothing care system brings functionality and elegance to the home with a refined, modern design and the ability to keep clothes looking their very best. At the core of the LG Styler is TrueSteam™ technology, which nearly eliminates germs and bacteria found in clothing, and is certified as asthma and allergy friendly® by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

New for 2019, the LG Styler with black tinted mirror finish exudes sophistication. It effortlessly and conveniently refreshes up to four garments simultaneously – including pressing a pair of pants in the door. With no plumbing required, LG Styler's versatility allows for easy setup in any room in the home, from the mudroom and the laundry room to the walk-in closet and master bedroom suite. The connected device includes Smart Diagnosis™, SmartThinQ™ and is compatible with the Google Assistant.

"The NAHB Leading Suppliers Council created the Spark Award to promote product innovation in our industry and celebrate our members that are making an impact on the future of building and design," said Eric Aitken, NAHB vice president. "The LG Styler embodies the essence of this award, as it is a true enhancement to the laundry room and living experience."

The NAHB selected the LG Styler for its two official show homes at the 2019 International Builders' Show® in Las Vegas – the New American Home® and the New American Remodel.® The LG Styler also was the centerpiece of the "LG Ultimate Laundry Room," which also includes the award-winning LG TWINWash™ washer-dryer pair, featured at the 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas.

For more information about LG's suite of Wi-Fi enabled home appliances, visit www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $55 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar energy solutions and vehicle components. The "Life's Good" marketing theme encompasses how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations to-day and tomorrow. LG is a 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. www.LG.com.

SOURCE LG Electronics USA