Panasonic Wins 2013 Men's Health Grooming Award

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May 22, 2013, 09:03 ET

SECAUCUS, N.J., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Panasonic today announced that the Panasonic ER-GB40 Wet/Dry Beard/Hair Trimmer has been selected as a winner in the 2013 Men's Health Grooming Awards, in the shaving category. The Grooming Awards will appear in the June 2013 issue of the magazine.

The Men's Health Magazine annual Grooming Awards, now in its ninth year, assembles a team of experts, consumers and editors to rate new men's grooming products and tools. This year, more than 500 products were tested for the awards in product categories including Hair, Face, Body, Shaving, Teeth, Fragrance and Tools. Continuing on the success of the Panasonic Arc3 Men's Shaver, which was awarded "Best Electric Shaver" in the 2012 awards, the Panasonic ER-GB40 Trimmer was selected as an award winner this year.

"We are thrilled to be honored with a Men's Health Grooming Award again this year," said Natalia Salazaar, Product Manager – Personal Care, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "Ranging from shavers to trimmers, Panasonic's men's grooming products have been created to offer users the ultimate grooming experience and are equipped with key features including precision blades, and wet or dry operation, to make the that experience as quick and easy as possible."

The Panasonic ER-GB40 Trimmer can be utilized either wet or dry for easy, cordless operation at the sink, in the shower or on-the-go. Equipped with an adjustable dial with 19 settings from 1-10mm it easily trims hair to a desired length and a precision blade cuts hair at a 45-degree angle for a sharp, accurate trim. A water drain allows for water to pass through the unit for quick and easy cleaning.

About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more.

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots to number six: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Media Contact: Lori Chiazzo, Panasonic Corporation of North America, 201-392-4178, [email protected]

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