Whether a hobbyist, a weekend warrior, a sportsman or just someone looking for some more organization help, Gladiator® GarageWorks has new Smart Solutions for the garage in 2008. The garage organization leader's International Builder's Show lineup features seven specialized brackets, hooks, bins, and caddies that allow consumers to better customize and organize their garage.

According to a 2007 survey, America's garages are larger than ever with the average garage large enough to hold two cars. These new products or "Smart Solutions" were developed to maximize the additional room in today's garages to best cater to today's garage owner's everyday needs.

"Through the years Gladiator brand has been fully committed to providing garage organization solutions for all aspects of the garage including the floor, walls, and appliances," noted Lou Ann Schafer, Senior Marketing Manager, Gladiator® GarageWorks. "In 2008 Gladiator brand wanted to provide a series of Smart Solutions to common garage organization problems like: improving seasonal storage, utilizing wasted space, golf storage and organization, fishing equipment storage, sports equipment organization or project specific organization"

Smart Solution products on display at the 2008 International Builder's Show include:

• The Gladiator® GearLoft™ Shelf is a 20" deep unique mesh bottom shelf ideal for storing large seasonal items like coolers, boxes high on the wall, often using the unused upper wall space in the garage (ie. above the garage door). The GearLoft shelf installs on all Gladiator wall systems and will be available this fall for a MSRP of $69.
• The Gladiator® Storage Bin Holder is a pair of adjustable steel brackets ideal for holding recycling bins or totes of varying sizes up to 50 pounds. The Storage Bin Holder installs on all Gladiator wall systems and will be available this March for a MSRP of $20.
• The Gladiator® Ball Caddy is designed to hold balls of different kinds and sizes without the hassle of emptying an entire ball bag. Elastic bands hold up to nine basketballs and allow for easy access to all layers of the Caddy. The Ball Caddy's steel frame installs on all Gladiator wall systems and will be available this spring for a MSRP of $50.
• The Gladiator® Fishing Pole Holder is the perfect garage accessory for any sportsman, containing loops ideal for holding both fishing rods and reels. The Fishing Pole Holder installs on all Gladiator wall systems and will be available in pairs of two this February for a MSRP of $20.
• The Gladiator® Modular GearBin contains two bins that are designed to hold bulky items like balls, woodworking scraps, or fire logs. This portable product will be part of the brand's premiere line and will be available this spring.
• The Gladiator® Project Caddy offers a combination of shelving, hooks and bag storage ideal for a wide variety of garage needs including gardening, automotive work, tool storage, pet care or sports storage. The Caddy's multiple utility bag pouches specifically provide added organization for smaller items. The Project Caddy installs on all Gladiator Wall Systems and will be available this spring for a MSRP of $80.
• The Gladiator® Golf Caddy is the first place golfers will stop on their way back into the home and is the centerpiece of any golfer's garage. The welded steel unit contains a with tilted shelf and safety straps made specifically for securing two oversized golf bags. The Caddy also includes a shelf for storing golf shoes and extra storage space for golf balls. The Golf Caddy will be available this spring for a MSRP of $120.