Oct 29, 2009

Todco Expands Its Line of Easy Grip Meno Cooking Tools

Burlington, WI – TODCO has introduced five new cooking tools designed with a comfortable grip for positive feeling and control without fatigue for individuals who enjoy the art of cooking.

Introduced under the Meno-brand, the five new passionate cooking tools include a ceramic peeler, pairing knife, mini-spatula, 4-inch diameter pizza cutter and an ice cream scoop. The cooking tools are ideal for both left and right-handed individuals. TODCO is a member of The Hannon Group, Ltd.

Like other Meno Trigger Grip™ cooking tools, the expanded line has been designed with a unique, patented handle with a proven curvature that makes it easy to use and grip comfortably and securely. By securely grasping the tool with several fingers, fatigue and pain associated with longer periods of use are reduced.

Designed for easy gripping, the Meno Trigger Grip™ cooking tools are sold individually and available in black and red .

The paring knife and ice cream scoop are made of stainless steel for long life. The peeler’s strong ceramic tip allows it to stay sharp longer without rusting. The mini-spatula is made of stainless steel and the pizza cutter has a 4-inch nylon wheel for use on your non-stick pans.

According to Todd Hannon, President of Hannon Group, the five new Meno-brand cooking tools are also ideal for individuals with hand pain or hand challenges such as arthritis, carpel tunnel, tendonitis and multiple sclerosis. “The unique design of the Meno brand allows gripping the kitchen tools in multiple positions for long periods of time without pain or stress,” noted Hannon. “This great comfort grip lets individuals enjoy cooking longer and more comfortably. It also gives individuals with hand pain and hand challenges back the freedom to enjoy the art of cooking which many other kitchen tool brands deny them due to their design.”

Suggested retail cost varies from $5.99 to $9.99, depending on the item.

Background of Meno Trigger Grip™ Kitchen Tools

The inspiration for the Meno Trigger Grip™ kitchen tools began from a new interest of inventor Peggy Mineau.

Mineau began hooking rugs in 2001 but within a few months started to experience such nerve pain she was unable to continue. Suffering from multiple sclerosis, Mineau found she could only hook for a short time without nerve pain in her finger and thumb. Persistent in her desire to continue with her craft, Mineau hand sculptured the perfect hook she thought would alleviate her pain.

From the sculpture, Mineau’s husband carved a wooden prototype design of the hook. Because of the unique curved grip, the Meno Trigger Grip™ gave her numerous options on how to hold the hook and on what part to put pressure.

With the Menu Trigger Grip™, Mineau has been able to continue hooking rugs and enjoying her craft.

Meanwhile, her friends urged her to market the hook to other categories, especially kitchen tools.

Mineau approached the Hannon Group with her idea to design kitchen tools that gave individuals a positive feeling and a more comfortable grip without fatigue. She also felt the tools would be helpful for individuals with hand challenges and the elderly.

About the Hannon Group

The Hannon Group Ltd. serves as an umbrella company name for the TODCO Roasted Garlic Express®, full line of TODCO Ceramic Knives and the Sachi™ Fashioned Insulated Lunch Bags. TODCO, TAGCO and SACHI are brand names for The Hannon Group.

The TODCO brand is used by The Hannon Group for kitchenware products and the TAGCO brand for non-kitchenware products.

For more information on the Meno brand of kitchen tools or any other TODCO products, contact The Hannon Group at 5611 381st Avenue, Burlington,