Suncast Corporation
No Crank Water Powered Hose Reel
2009 Winner

Looking for a “reelly easy” way to wind up your hose? Look no further than this year’s “Chicago Innovation AwardTM winner Suncast Corporation. Their No Crank Water Powered Hose Reel uses an ingenious rewind mechanism— a 3-piston water powered hydraulic pump. You can now neatly and effortlessly rewind to rewind your garden hose with the simple flip of a lever.


Suncast has been selling this product since 2008, launching them to the dominant market share leader in the hose reel category. The No Crank hose reel can be found at many major retailers including Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Costco and more.

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Kuczmarski & Associates would like to thank everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2002-2009 Chicago Innovation Awards. Each celebration has been a tremendous success and would not be possible without the dedication of those who innovate great products and services in the Chicago area.

2009 Winners