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simplehuman is a global marketer and manufacturer of everyday household items designed with the goal of increasing the efficiency of daily household chores. Their main product categories include waste bins, bath and shower caddies, soap dispensers, and kitchen organization tools.

History
In 2000, Frank Yang founded simplehuman in Los Angeles, CA. The first simplehuman stainless steel step can was introduced at the 2000 Home and Housewares show in Chicago, IL. In 2004, simplehuman became the largest manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel step cans with over 100 products on the market.

Retailers
The company's products are available in many retailers in the US including Bloomingdales, Williams-Sonoma and Bed, Bath & Beyond; in the UK at retailers like Harrods and John Lewis; in the Netherlands at Bijenkorf and other specialty shops; in Japan at Takashimaya and Tokyu Hands and in other select shops throughout the world.

Awards
Good Design Award 2008 - simplehuman adjustable shower caddy

UK Industry Awards 2008 - Silver winner, Hardware - simplehuman rectangular recycler

UK Industry Awards 2008 - Silver winner, Kitchenware - simplehuman sensor soap pump

in-HOWse Design Award 2008 - simplehuman 2008 catalog design

PRINT Regional Design Annual 2008 - simplehuman 2008 catalog design set

PRINT Regional Design Annual 2007 - simplehuman 2007 catalog design

UK Industry Awards 2007 - Gold winner, Hardware - simplehuman corner bin

UK Industry Awards 2007 - Silver winner, Kitchenware - simplehuman bag capsule

PRINT Regional Design Annual 2006 - simplehuman pod brewer packaging design

Tokyo Gift Show - Grand Prix Award 2006 - Home Decorating - simplehuman 38L butterfly recycler

Gourmet Gold Award 2005: Home Environments - simplehuman 40L semi-round step can

I.D. Awarded Dessign Distinction 2004 - simplehuman grocery bag holder

IDSA - Silver Award, Packaging Bronze Award 2004 - simplehuman system dishrack

Home & Housewares Show - Best in Category: Storage & Organization 2004 - simplehuman 30L butterfly step can

Gourmet Gold Award 2004: Home Environments - simplehuman 38L butterfly recycler

Media Winning Award 2004: Home and Living - simplehuman 38L butterfly recycler