New Car/Travel Innovation Found With 'Combo Caddy'

CLINTON, Iowa, July 10 -- For the working, traveling public, there is a stunning variety of different sized cups offered through quick serve restaurants and convenience stores. With consumers desiring more convenience, the food industry has responded by offering more foods and snacks to be eaten "on the go" with packaging designed to fit in vehicle cup holders. The problem is most people are woefully unhappy with their original equipment cup holders.

According to J.D. Powers and Associates, inadequate cup holders constituted the second most common complaint of new car buyers last year when it came to interior features and controls. The "Combo Caddy" from Preston Industries was designed to meet these challenges. Its original patented design meets the modern travelers demand for a useable cup holder -- one that is adjustable and able to serve a variety of functions.

John Angran, who along with his wife Lori invented the Combo Caddy, said that in some cases consumers rated the importance of the cup holder as high as the engine. "For those who drive with any regularity, it's easy to see why," Angran said. "Let's face it; holding on to a super-sized drink is difficult for most passengers, even under the smoothest driving conditions. Add children and pot holes into the equation, and well, you get the picture."

The Combo Caddy begins in one compact position as a single cup holder and organizer, slides out to convert to a dual cup holder and organizer, and can easily transform to hold a whole fast food meal, including a condiment tray.

The cup holder versatility allows it to hold everything from bottles, cans, and coffee mugs to super-sized drinks and thermoses. When not holding food or drink, the Combo Caddy conveniently stores items such as cell phone, PDA, hand-held video game, or sunglasses. It's stable, and easy to mount on the armrest, console, or door, and can even be used on passenger laps.

The Combo Caddy is a must for parents, truck drivers and business or recreational travelers who seek convenience, organization, safety, or simply a cup holder that works!

The Combo Caddy is now available for $19.99. To learn more, view a product video, or to place an order, log onto the web site at www.combocaddy.com or phone 888-822-2525.

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