CLEAN CONTACT CARABINER FROM LEATHERMAN – SOLIDARY INTO THE NEW NORMALITY
THE ANTIMICROBIAL MULTI-TOOL PROTECTS USERS FROM DIRECT SURFACE CONTACT AND SUPPORTS THE GERMAN CHILDREN'S AID WITH EVERY PURCHASE
Ratingen, June 2020 – COVID-19 is turning life upside down around the world. Disinfectants are more in demand than ever and everyone tries to avoid contact with surfaces - whether when paying, on buses and trains or when opening doors. An image that will determine everyday life in the long term. With its new Clean Contact Carabiner (CCC), American multi-tool manufacturer Leatherman is helping consumers transition more smoothly into the new normal. The multi-purpose tool helps its owners reduce direct contact with surfaces. At the same time, the brass used for the CCC naturally provides an antimicrobial surface.
THE EXTENDED HAND FOR THE NEW EVERYDAY LIFE
Leatherman has always stood for high-quality multifunctional tools that can be used to solve small and large challenges in everyday life, in leisure time or under professional conditions. The American company is continuing this tradition with the Clean Contact Carabiner: a multifunctional tool that simplifies life changed by Corona and solves problems.
In keeping with Leatherman's spirit, functionality is very important alongside the design ethos. Its long hook can be used to open handles, and a small extension enables contactless operation of keyboards, for example on ATMs or ticket machines and elevator buttons. Furthermore, the new multi-tool works like a pen and can be safely used to sign on digital screens. A bottle opener has also been integrated for contactless opening.
The design of the CCC, which is unusual for Leatherman, is inspired by prosthetic hooks that support an ergonomic and natural hand position. Thanks to the integrated carabiner, the CCC can be easily attached to a lanyard, belt or backpack and is always ready to hand. Also good news for all Leatherman fans: Some proven and popular functions of the SKELETOOL and the FREE series can be found in the new CCC.
Another special feature: brass is not usually used in Leatherman products and is finding its way into the product portfolio for the first time due to the current situation.
As always, the multi-tool manufacturer responds to customer feedback and adapts selected functions to their wishes and needs. If customer satisfaction is convincing, continued integration of brass in the future cannot be ruled out. The Clean Contact Carabiner is available with the proven 25-year guarantee from June 16, 2020 in the Leatherman online shop for €29.95 (RRP).
VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY – THE LEATHERMAN DNA
The fact that Leatherman designers have now developed a solution to the challenges posed by COVID-19 is in the DNA of the American company. Kai Olschinski, Marketing Leatherman Europe GmbH: “Since the development of the first multi-tool by founder Tim Leatherman, versatility and functionality have been the crucial product components.
This also applies under the conditions influenced by Corona, which make it necessary to rethink our everyday lives - and with our problem solver we show that we are capable of more than we think. With the CCC, we have quickly created a tool that meets the spirit of the times and impresses both tactilely and visually. We want to do our part to ensure that users can live as safe and flexible an everyday life as possible under the new conditions.”
PROCEEDS GO TO THE GERMAN CHILDREN'S AID
Leatherman not only cares about the health of its customers, but also that of the people in our society who need help. Children from socially and financially weak families are particularly directly affected by the corona pandemic.
In order to offer these children the opportunity to compensate for the playgrounds, leisure facilities and football fields that are currently only accessible to a limited extent, the German Children's Fund is increasingly committed to alternative play areas for children in the current situation. To support this project and the fight against child poverty, Leatherman donates €10 of every Clean Contact Carabiner sold to the non-profit organization.
LEATHERMAN CLEAN CONTACT CARABINER NOTE:
The CCC makes it easier to minimize everyday contact with surfaces in public spaces.
The antimicrobial brass, which is made of a copper alloy and is therefore naturally antimicrobial, can help prevent possible cross-contamination. We recommend continuing to adhere to the current and general hygiene regulations of the Robert Koch Institute and to clean and disinfect hands and surfaces regularly.
