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OnGuard Lock & Chain Emerge as “Unbeatable” Champion In National Geographic Product Showdown

OnGuardShowdownChamps!OnGuard, a leader in bicycle and powersports security and one of the signature brands of Todson Inc. based in Foxborough, MA, captured the coveted title of “Unbeatable” in a product showdown on National Geographic Channel’s “Showdown of the Unbeatables”.

In the hit new series, Brian Unger and Zane Lamprey, the show’s hosts, line-up the best products of American companies against one another in a battle where only one walks away victorious.

In the 20-minute “Showdown of the Unbeatables” segment, which aired on May 23, 2014, OnGuard’s toughest lock and chain, the Beast Chain and Boxer U-Lock, were put to extreme strength and endurance tests. In a test of tensile strength, OnGuard successfully pulled a full sized, 20-ton military tank. The lock and chain then withstood a blowtorch and a shootout at 40 feet, where it took direct hits from a barrage of bullets from a 357 Magnum and AR15.

The final showdown set OnGuard lock and chain against a Link-Belt excavator, one of the most formidable of all heavy construction equipment. OnGuard was victorious against the excavator’s metal teeth and emerged as the “Showdown of the Unbeatables” champion.

For a video clip of the show, visit http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/showdown-of-the-unbeatables/videos/weak-link/

“Our toughest OnGuard security lock was put through the paces – enduring bullets, a blowtorch, being pulled by a tank and the attack of an excavator – and came out on top. We’re thrilled that consumers were able to witness these challenges and see for themselves just how ‘Unbeatable’ OnGuard is,” noted Neal Todrys, president of Todson.

OnGuard is known for their quality, innovation, and top-rankings. Providing the best lock at the best price, OnGuard has received a number of accolades over the years. In addition to being named a Champion in “Showdown of the Unbeatables”, the OnGuard Pitbull STD lock won Gizmodo’s Best rating and the OnGuard Mastiff 5019 passed the Men’s Journal Torture Test.

The OnGuard line-up is categorized based on security levels (Ultimate, High, and Basic) so customers can confidently choose the lock that best suits their needs. OnGuard locks come with key-code registration service for secure key replacement, keyed-alike options, comprehensive anti-theft programs, limited lifetime warranties and more.

OnGuard products are offered at the finest independent bicycle and motorsports dealers and can also be purchased online at onguardlock.com.

OnGuard Security – More Lock, Less Money

OnGuard locks offer optimal bicycle and motorsports security with the latest technological innovations, quality construction, and ease-of-use at very competitive pricing. OnGuard, along with Topeak and Velox, are the signature brands of the family-owned Todson company. For more than 60 years, Todson has been a fixture of the bicycling industry in the U.S., representing some of the world’s most storied cycling brands. Todson is a full-service organization offering distributors, retailers and consumers a complete range of products and services.

Todson is headquartered in Foxborough, MA. For more information about OnGuard, visit www.onguardlock.com or call 774-306-3248.

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OnGuard to Appear in National Geographic Channel’s Product Showdown on May 23rd

Showdown_DIGITALpc_FINAL_NoButton copyOnGuard, a leader in bicycle and powersports security, will be featured on National Geographic Channel’s hit new series, “Showdown of the Unbeatables” on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10 p.m.

Brian Unger and Zane Lamprey, the show’s hosts, line-up the best products of American companies against one another in a battle where only one walks away victorious. OnGuard, one of the signature brands of Todson Inc., based in Foxborough, MA will face-off against an unsuspected and highly unusual opponent in the May 23rd showdown. To learn more about the show, visit http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/showdown-of-the-unbeatables.

“The National Geographic Channel has launched a great new show where consumers get to see products in action, battling it out in unique challenges. The products featured are innovations from ANY company, large or small. Who doesn’t want to witness a product perform prior to purchasing it? We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase one of our toughest OnGuard security locks,” said Neal Todrys, president of Todson.

OnGuard is known for their quality, innovation, and top-rankings. Providing the best lock at the best price, OnGuard has received a number of accolades over the years. Most recently, the OnGuard Pitbull STD lock won Gizmodo’s Best rating and the OnGuard Mastiff 5019 passed the Men’s Journal Torture Test.

The OnGuard line-up is categorized based on security levels (Ultimate, High, and Basic) so customers can confidently choose the lock that best suits their needs. OnGuard locks come with key-code registration service for secure key replacement, keyed-alike options, comprehensive anti-theft programs, limited lifetime warranties and more.

OnGuard products are offered at the finest independent bicycle and motorsports dealers and can also be purchased online at onguardlock.com.

OnGuard Security – More Lock, Less Money

OnGuard locks offer optimal bicycle and motorsports security with the latest technological innovations, quality construction, and ease-of-use at very competitive pricing. OnGuard, along with Topeak and Velox, are the signature brands of the family-owned Todson company. For more than 60 years, Todson has been a fixture of the bicycling industry in the U.S., representing some of the world’s most storied cycling brands. Todson is a full-service organization offering distributors, retailers and consumers a complete range of products and services.

Todson is headquartered in Foxborough, MA. For more information about OnGuard, visit www.onguardlock.com or call 774-306-3248.

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One for the ride…Todson ups the ante in third consecutive year as corporate sponsor for May Institute’s Rodman Ride for Kids team

 NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS… 

They say the third time is a charm. Todson, Inc., distributor of Topeak bicycle accessories and OnGuard Locks, took that to heart. In its third year as a corporate sponsor for the May Institute’s 2010 Rodman Ride for Kids team, the North Attleboro-based company increased its sponsorship to $9,000 from the $5,000 it donated each of the previous two years.  

In addition to its financial contribution, five Todson staffers rode as part of the May Institute’s team in the 2010 Rodman Ride for Kids last September. The Ride, now in its 21st year, offers a 25-, 50-, or 100-mile non-competitive cycling tour to raise funds for a wide variety of children’s social service agencies across Massachusetts. The May Institute, which serves children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness and behavioral healthcare needs, has been an affiliate of the Rodman Ride for Kids for the past six years.

 “The economy has not been kind to many of these non-profits. That makes the contributions from the Rodman Ride for Kids even more vital,” said Neal Todrys, president and CEO of Todson, Inc. “We’re happy to step up our contribution and participate in this tremendous event that helps very worthy non-profits like the May Institute continue the good work they do.”

Since its founding in 1955, May Institute has evolved into a national network that serves over 25,000 individuals and their families annually. With corporate headquarters in Randolph, Mass., the Institute operates more than 200 service locations in the Northeast, Southeast, and on the West Coast.

Since its inception in 1991, the Rodman Ride for Kids has raised more than $52 million to help children across Massachusetts. The 2010 Rodman Ride for Kids raised $8.1 million.

“Todson’s contribution to the May Institute team goes beyond writing a check,” said Heidi Howard, May Institute’s Chief of Strategic Development. “They are committed to the cause in so many ways and we’re extremely grateful to their staff for being teammates on the 2010 Ride.” 

World Class Sports Accessories

Todson, Inc., the exclusive importer for Topeak for the U.S., is committed to providing the best in sports accessories to consumers around the globe.  Over the past 16 years, Topeak has risen to become the top cycling accessories brand in the world. 

In addition to Topeak cycling accessories, Todson is the distributor of renowned OnGuard line, the toughest line of power sport, bike and gear security products in the world.  The OnGuard line is available only through authorized dealers. Recognized for their legendary anti-drill and pick-proof M-Cylinder mechanism and flat key lock system, OnGuard’s locks, whether key or combination lock, are tested, approved and certified to guard bikes or power sport vehicles the world over.  OnGuard is the leading lock brand in Europe, in particular, Amsterdam, the bike theft capital of the world. 

Todson has successfully marketed recreational goods for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Todson specializes in strategic sales and marketing, distribution, brand management and e-commerce. For more information about Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, visit www.Todson.com or contact Todson at (800) 213-4561.  The company is located at 73 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro, Mass.

About May Institute
Founded in 1955, May Institute has its roots in a family’s vision of enabling children with disabilities to lead the fullest lives possible. Today, May Institute provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness, and behavioral health needs. The Institute also provides autism-related services to military dependents and their families, and serves all branches of the military — Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard — at installations across the country.

May Institute is one of the largest and most well-respected providers of special education schools and services for children and adults with autism and other special needs in Massachusetts and the U.S. Its programs touch the lives of thousands of individuals and their families each year at nearly 200 service locations across the country. For more information, call 800.778.7601 or visit www.mayinstitute.org.

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Ride on…Todson sponsors May Institute; salutes successful 2010 Rodman Ride

Neal Todrys
Neal Todrys, president of Todson, Inc., takes part in the Rodman Ride for Kids as a member of May Institute's team.

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS…

For the fourth consecutive year, North Attleboro-based Todson, Inc., distributor of Topeak bicycle accessories and OnGuard Locks, sponsored the May Institute’s Rodman Ride team.  

In addition to Todson contributing $5,000 towards the May Institute’s donation, Todson staff joined the Institute’s team and the more than 1,000 riders who participated in this year’s Ride–which included a  25-, 50-, or 100-mile non-competitive cycling tour to raise funds for a wide variety of children’s social service agencies across Massachusetts. Todson also donated a bicycle and Red Sox tickets to the Rodman’s Ride raffle.

“The May Institute is a non-profit that’s near and dear to our hearts here at Todson. So as a distributor of cycling accessories, it’s an absolute no-brainer that we participate as part of the Institute’s Rodman team,” said Todson President and CEO Neal Todrys, who completed 25 miles for his part in the Rodman Ride. “Having participated in the Ride for several years, it’s gratifying to see how it’s grown because that means even more charities and non-profits across Massachusetts are benefitting.”

The May Institute is one of those non-profits. The May Institute serves children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness and behavioral healthcare needs. Since its founding 55 years ago, May Institute has evolved into a national network that serves more than 25,000 individuals and their families annually. With corporate headquarters in Randolph, Mass., the Institute operates more than 200 service locations in the Northeast, Southeast, and on the West Coast.

“One hundred percent of the funds will directly benefit the estimated 16,000 children in New England who receive services from May Institute,” said Heidi Howard, M.P.A., Chief of Business Development. “We are extremely grateful to the Rodman Ride for helping us make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.”

Since its inception in 1991, the Rodman Ride for Kids has raised more than $44 million to help children across Massachusetts. That figures includes a whopping $7.2 million raised by the 2009 ride. The Rodman Ride is accepting donations until November 30, 2010 before issuing a final total for the year.

Persons or companies looking to donate to the Rodman Ride on behalf of The May Institute can contact Dana Pellitteri at dellitteri@mayinstitute.org. To donate directly to the Rodman Ride, visit www.rodmanrideforkids.org.

World Class Sports Accessories

Todson, Inc., the exclusive importer for Topeak for the U.S., is committed to providing the best in sports accessories to consumers around the globe.  Over the past 16 years, Topeak has risen to become the top cycling accessories brand in the world. 

In addition to Topeak cycling accessories, Todson is the distributor of renowned OnGuard line, the toughest line of power sport, bike and gear security products in the world.  The OnGuard line is available only through authorized dealers. Recognized for their legendary anti-drill and pick-proof M-Cylinder mechanism and flat key lock system, OnGuard’s locks, whether key or combination lock, are tested, approved and certified to guard bikes or power sport vehicles the world over.  OnGuard is the leading lock brand in Europe, in particular, Amsterdam, the bike theft capital of the world. 

Todson has successfully marketed recreational goods for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Todson specializes in strategic sales and marketing, distribution, brand management and e-commerce. For more information about Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, visit www.Todson.com or contact Todson at (800) 213-4561.  The company is located at 73 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro, Mass.

About May Institute and the National Autism Center
May Institute is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness, and behavioral health needs.

Since its founding 55 years ago, May Institute has evolved into a national network that serves over 25,000 individuals and their families annually. With corporate headquarters in Randolph, Mass., the Institute operates more than 200 service locations in the Northeast, Southeast, and on the West Coast. Four May Institute schools serve children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Another school serves students with brain injury.

In 2005, in response to the tremendous increase in the prevalence of ASD, May Institute founded the National Autism Center. The Center is dedicated to serving children and adolescents with ASD by promoting best practices and offering comprehensive and reliable information to families, practitioners, and communities. In 2009, the Center’s unprecedented multi-year project – the National Standards Project – established a set of standards for effective, research-validated educational and behavioral interventions for children with ASD.

Together, May Institute and the National Autism Center are committed to identifying and applying universal standards for the treatment of autism and to providing care and hope to families throughout the country.

For more information, call 800.778.7601 or visit www.mayinstitute.org

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Ride on…Todson signs on as corporate sponsor for May Institute’s Rodman Ride For Kids team

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS…

For the second consecutive year, North Attleboro-based Todson, Inc., distributor of Topeak bicycle accessories and OnGuard Locks, will be a sponsor for the May Institute’s Rodman Ride team.  

In 2009, Todson contributed $5,000 towards the May Institute’s fundraising efforts. Todson has matched that contribution for the 2010 Rodman Ride and has donated a bike and Red Sox tickets for the Ride’s raffle. In addition, Todson staffers will participate as part of the May Institute’s team in the Rodman Ride — a  25-, 50-, or 100-mile non-competitive cycling tour to raise funds for a wide variety of children’s social service agencies across Massachusetts.

“The Rodman Ride for Kids has become one of those fundraisers that’s an event—like what the Pan Mass Challenge does for The Jimmy Fund,” said Neal Todrys, president and CEO of Todson, Inc. “Cycling accessories may be our business, but I can honestly say we’d be participating in this ride if we sold widgets—that’s how much I believe in the good work the Ride does for very worthy non-profits like the May Institute.”

May Institute serves children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness and behavioral healthcare needs. Since its founding 55 years ago, May Institute has evolved into a national network that serves over 25,000 individuals and their families annually. With corporate headquarters in Randolph, Mass., the Institute operates more than 200 service locations in the Northeast, Southeast, and on the West Coast.

Since its inception in 1991, the Rodman Ride for Kids has raised more than $30 million to help children across Massachusetts. That figures includes a whopping $7.2 million raised by the 2009 ride. That’s a figure the May Institute team hopes to help top for the 20th annual Rodman Ride for Kids this year.

“Todson has been such a wonderful supporter of the May Institute and the Rodman Ride,” said Heidi Howard, May Institute’s Chief of Strategic Development. “We’re delighted that they will again be joining our efforts to raise funds via the Rodman Ride.”

World Class Sports Accessories

Todson, Inc., the exclusive importer for Topeak for the U.S., is committed to providing the best in sports accessories to consumers around the globe.  Over the past 16 years, Topeak has risen to become the top cycling accessories brand in the world. 

In addition to Topeak cycling accessories, Todson is the distributor of renowned OnGuard line, the toughest line of power sport, bike and gear security products in the world.  The OnGuard line is available only through authorized dealers. Recognized for their legendary anti-drill and pick-proof M-Cylinder mechanism and flat key lock system, OnGuard’s locks, whether key or combination lock, are tested, approved and certified to guard bikes or power sport vehicles the world over.  OnGuard is the leading lock brand in Europe, in particular, Amsterdam, the bike theft capital of the world. 

Todson has successfully marketed recreational goods for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Todson specializes in strategic sales and marketing, distribution, brand management and e-commerce. For more information about Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, visit www.Todson.com or contact Todson at (800) 213-4561.  The company is located at 73 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro, Mass.

About May Institute and the National Autism Center
May Institute is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness, and behavioral health needs.

Since its founding 55 years ago, May Institute has evolved into a national network that serves over 25,000 individuals and their families annually. With corporate headquarters in Randolph, Mass., the Institute operates more than 200 service locations in the Northeast, Southeast, and on the West Coast. Four May Institute schools serve children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Another school serves students with brain injury.

In 2005, in response to the tremendous increase in the prevalence of ASD, May Institute founded the National Autism Center. The Center is dedicated to serving children and adolescents with ASD by promoting best practices and offering comprehensive and reliable information to families, practitioners, and communities. In 2009, the Center’s unprecedented multi-year project – the National Standards Project – established a set of standards for effective, research-validated educational and behavioral interventions for children with ASD.

Together, May Institute and the National Autism Center are committed to identifying and applying universal standards for the treatment of autism and to providing care and hope to families throughout the country.

For more information, call 800.778.7601 or visit www.mayinstitute.org

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A big event for Todson event director…Todson promotes Dorothy Nichols.

Todson's Dorothy Nichols

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS…

Todson, Inc., the U.S. distributor for Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, recently promoted Dorothy Nichols to the role of senior director of events.

In this expanded role, Nichols will continue to represent Todson at trade shows for both Topeak and OnGuard. Most recently, she represented OnGuard at the Daytona 200. In addition, Nichols will also act as an advocate with governmental agencies and legislators. That includes events like the National Bike Summit in Washington DC, which Nichols attended in March.  

“In the few years with our company, Dorothy has done an outstanding job of representing Topeak and OnGuard products and has been tremendous advocate for safer cycling practices,” said Neal Todrys, president of Todson, Inc. “We look forward to her continuing her outstanding work in this expanded role.”

A former member of USA Cycling, Nichols previous worked in management positions for a number of cycling or cycling-related organizations. That included tenures as race team manager for Yeti Scott and Schwinn and as a bike leader for Bike Vermont, a bike touring company offering tours throughout Europe.

“OnGuard and Topeak both have a reputation for quality and innovation. My role as events director has enabled me to bring that to an even broader market and that’s something I look forward to continuing in this expanded role,” said Nichols.

A Denver, Colorado native, Nichols earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Colorado College and a master’s from Denver University. Married, she and her husband Brad reside in the greater Denver area.

World Class Sports Accessories

Todson, Inc., the exclusive importer for Topeak for the U.S., is committed to providing the best in sports accessories to consumers around the globe.  Over the past 16 years, Topeak has risen to become the top cycling accessories brand in the world. 

In addition to Topeak cycling accessories, Todson is the distributor of renowned OnGuard line, the toughest line of power sport, bike and gear security products in the world.  The OnGuard line is available only through authorized dealers. Recognized for their legendary anti-drill and pick-proof M-Cylinder mechanism and flat key lock system, OnGuard’s locks, whether key or combination lock, are tested, approved and certified to guard bikes or power sport vehicles the world over.  OnGuard is the leading lock brand in Europe, in particular, Amsterdam, the bike theft capital of the world. 

Todson has successfully marketed recreational goods for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Todson specializes in strategic sales and marketing, distribution, brand management and e-commerce. For more information about Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, visit www.Todson.com or contact Todson at (800) 213-4561.  The company is located at 73 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro, Mass.

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Low rides with Todson…Todson hires Bert Low as sales manager.

Bert Low
Todson's Bert Low

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS…

Todson, Inc., the U.S. distributor for Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, recently hired Bert Low to the role of sales manager based out of the company’s corporate offices in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. In this role, Low will be handling sales to national sporting good chains as well as Todson’s network of wholesale distributors.

“We’re delighted to welcome Bert to our team. He’s someone many of us here at Todson have known for quite some time and it’s great to have him on our team,” said Neal Todrys, president of Todson, Inc.

Prior to working for Todson, Low was the national sales manager for Pedro’s, working out of their corporate offices in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

“Through my previous jobs, I already knew quite a bit about Todson and the people who work here,” said Low. “It’s kind of neat to come to work on your first day and pretty much know everybody who works at your new company.”

A Brooklyn, New York native, Low started in the retail industry while in high school, working for Paragon Sports. After nearly two decades in the New York market, he moved to Massachusetts in 2006. An avid cyclist in his spare time, Low participates in both on-road and off-road races, including cyclo cross.

Married, he and his wife Laura currently reside in Billerica with their twin children Bret and Kamryn.

World Class Sports Accessories

Todson, Inc., the exclusive importer for Topeak for the U.S., is committed to providing the best in sports accessories to consumers around the globe.  Over the past 16 years, Topeak has risen to become the top cycling accessories brand in the world. 

In addition to Topeak cycling accessories, Todson is the distributor of renowned OnGuard line, the toughest line of power sport, bike and gear security products in the world.  The OnGuard line is available only through authorized dealers. Recognized for their legendary anti-drill and pick-proof M-Cylinder mechanism and flat key lock system, OnGuard’s locks, whether key or combination lock, are tested, approved and certified to guard bikes or power sport vehicles the world over.  OnGuard is the leading lock brand in Europe, in particular, Amsterdam, the bike theft capital of the world. 

Todson has successfully marketed recreational goods for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Todson specializes in strategic sales and marketing, distribution, brand management and e-commerce. For more information about Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, visit www.Todson.com or contact Todson at (800) 213-4561.  The company is located at 73 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro, Mass.

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The air down there…Todson brings Topeak’s CO2 Bra Race Pod to U.S. market.

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS…

Besides a flat, nothing puts a damper on a brisk afternoon of cycling than having to stop and put air in your tires. What makes the task even more burdensome is finding a place for your pump and other tools that: (a.) don’t get in the way and (b) sufficiently fill your tires. Topeak’s CO2 Bra Race Pod fills the bill on both counts.

Equipped with Velcro straps, the Race Pod’s compact body (5.5” x 2.5” x 2.2”; .59 lb.) adheres neatly and securely to your bike seat post. The Pod also comes equipped with an efficient air supply and inflation system in the form of Topeak’s reddot design award-winning CO2 Bra CO2 inflator, complete with two threaded CO2 cartridges.

“The beauty of the Race Pod is that it is so compact, you can strap it on to your bike seat post and you really don’t know it’s there until you actually need it,” said Neal Todrys, president of Todson Inc, Topeak’s U.S. distributor. “Because it comes with two CO2 cartridges, you always have more than adequate air supply.”

The CO2 Bra CO2 Inflator features:

  • Ergonomic handle that fits comfortably in hand for a better grip while inflating.
  • Flip-up thumb lever to allow precise flow control
  • Visual pressure indicator to tell you when cartridge is ready to inflate
  • Safety ring to prevent accidental puncture during transport
  • CO2 cartridge head works with both Presta and Schrader vales and features integrated dust cap

In addition to the inflator and cartridges, the Race Pod includes two tire levers made from engineering grade plastic. Ergonomically shaped to fit comfortably in your hand, the two levers snap together for easy storage in the Race Pod.

“With the Race Pod, you can inflate your times much like you would at a service station—without pumping—and without the inconvenience of having to carry a tool kit or pump in your backpack or other storage area,” said Todrys.

World Class Sports Accessories

Todson, Inc., the exclusive importer for Topeak for the U.S., is committed to providing the best in sports accessories to consumers around the globe.  Over the past 16 years, Topeak has risen to become the top cycling accessories brand in the world. 

In addition to Topeak cycling accessories, Todson is the distributor of renowned OnGuard line, the toughest line of power sport, bike and gear security products in the world.  The OnGuard line is available only through authorized dealers. Recognized for their legendary anti-drill and pick-proof M-Cylinder mechanism and flat key lock system, OnGuard’s locks, whether key or combination lock, are tested, approved and certified to guard bikes or power sport vehicles the world over.  OnGuard is the leading lock brand in Europe, in particular, Amsterdam, the bike theft capital of the world. 

Todson has successfully marketed recreational goods for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Todson specializes in strategic sales and marketing, distribution, brand management and e-commerce. For more information about Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, visit www.Todson.com or contact Todson at (800) 213-4561.  The company is located at 73 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro, Mass.

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Topeak receives four prestigious red dot awards for product design

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS AND TAICHUNG, TAIWAN…

Todson, Inc., the U.S. distributor for Topeak bike products, recently announced that Topeak had won four prestigious red dot awards for 2010, including one “Best of the Best” distinction for the MegaMorph™ compact floor pump. Three red dot product design awards were awarded for the AirBackpack, RaceRocket mini pump and Mini 20 Pro tool.

The red dot design award, held by the Design Centre of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany since 1955, is one of the biggest and most renowned design competitions in the world. This year’s competition evaluated 4252 products from 1,636 companies from 57 countries in three disciplines: “red dot award: product design”; “red dot award: communication design”. In the end, only the very best from the field of top-class participants are selected for the award.

“You can call it the Academy Award for designers and it still would be a bit of an understatement in describing what it means to win a red dot design award,” said Neal Todrys, president of Todson, Inc. “Topeak has always led the field in bringing innovation to cycling accessories. Winning these four awards is a testimony to how innovative some of Topeak’s products actually are.”

Here’s a little information about the winners:

Red dot “Best of the Best”: MegaMorph™ – The newest of the award-winning

Morph family of pumps, the MegaMorph is an innovative, highly-portable, folding floor pump for cyclists who want the most compact floor pump. Every design detail of the new MegaMorph has been streamlined to produce a minimized profile when

folded. Utilizing the same high-performance barrel as Topeak’s JoeBlow™ line of floor pumps, the MegaMorph pumps to 160 psi to fill road and mountain bike tires fast and features a padded handle, top-mounted fold-out analog gauge, SmartHead™ all-valve hose head, 360-degree swiveling hose and a fold-out footpad.

Red dot award; AirBackpack – Unlike typical cycling packs that use heavy foam padding for comfort and rigid plastic for structural stability, the new Air BackPack features lightweight, multi-channel air chambers located in the hip belt and back contact area to provide tunable comfort and rigid pack support. The internal air chambers are pressurized with an integrated micro pump and release valve which fold into the hip belt, allowing the wearer to make fine adjustments while on the go. These full-length, deeply channeled air chambers also aid in cooling the rider by drawing a continuous airflow across the back area.

The Air Backpack weighs only 675 grams and folds to a compact size for storage or travel. With space for a hydration bladder, tools, pump, clothing and more this ingenious pack makes mountain biking more enjoyable.

Red dot award; Race Rocket MasterBlaster – Intelligently designed to provide maximum performance, this incredibly powerful mini pump inflates up to 140 psi in one single action. To meet the needs of road and mountain bikers, Race Rocket MasterBlaster and its innovative SmartHead ThreadLock accepts Presta and Schrader valves and extends on a flexible hose – taking pressure off the valve stem when filling a tire. And to top it off, the RaceRocket is tiny in size and easily slips into a jersey pocket or saddle bag.

Red dot award; Mini 20 Pro – Topeak has taken the common cyclist’s multi tool and turned it into a mechanical work of art. This 20- function wonder contains all the tools a mountain biker could ever need wrapped in a high-strength alloy body. The professional quality, hardened steel tools resist wear and tear while the integrated cast CrMo chain tool makes quick work of any drive train repair. The Mini 20 fits in its own neoprene pouch.

“It is truly an honor to receive four red dot awards and it is especially exciting to be presented with a “Best of the Best” award for our new MegaMorph pump,” says Topeak President Louis Chuang. “Our in-house design team is very proud to have their ideas recognized by this international design award and confirms their commitment to the highest level of innovative design and quality.”

World Class Sports Accessories

Todson, Inc., the exclusive importer for Topeak for the U.S., is committed to providing the best in sports accessories to consumers around the globe.  Over the past 16 years, Topeak has risen to become the top cycling accessories brand in the world. 

In addition to Topeak cycling accessories, Todson is the distributor of renowned OnGuard line, the toughest line of power sport, bike and gear security products in the world.  The OnGuard line is available only through authorized dealers. Recognized for their legendary anti-drill and pick-proof M-Cylinder mechanism and flat key lock system, OnGuard’s locks, whether key or combination lock, are tested, approved and certified to guard bikes or power sport vehicles the world over.  OnGuard is the leading lock brand in Europe, in particular, Amsterdam, the bike theft capital of the world. 

Todson has successfully marketed recreational goods for more than 50 years. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Todson specializes in strategic sales and marketing, distribution, brand management and e-commerce. For more information about Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, visit www.Todson.com or contact Todson at (800) 213-4561.  The company is located at 73 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro, Mass.

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