Campbell, California (U.S.A.) – September 10, 2024 — Zircon Corporation, manufacturer of the original electronic stud finder, has won the prestigious Gold award in the Home Improvement Executive (HIE) 2024 Innovation Awards for Best Stud Finder. HIE, a leading voice in industry news, analysis, and market insights, recognizes Zircon’s commitment to excellence in home improvement technology.
A perennial recipient of HIE accolades, the honor highlights Zircon’s revolutionary Target Control® (TC™) technology, which incorporates multiple sensors to minimize false-positive stud indications. Available exclusively in Zircon® SuperScan® advanced stud finders, TC™ technology is designed to locate wood studs while distinguishing them from potentially hazardous metal objects like pipes, screws, and wiring. This crucial differentiation helps users avoid hidden dangers during their projects.
“Zircon is honored to receive the esteemed HIE Gold Award for stud finders,” stated Jennifer Lim, Chief Marketing Officer. “This award highlights our unwavering dedication to pioneering innovation, epitomized by our first-in-class Target Control® technology. Zircon continues to revolutionize the stud finder category, setting new standards with advanced features and essential benefits that both DIY enthusiasts and professionals demand, all while maintaining an accessible price point.”
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Northern California, Zircon holds over 100 U.S. and international patents and remains at the forefront of innovation in stud finding technology and beyond.
About Zircon
Zircon Corporation, manufacturer of the original StudSensor™ stud finder, is a Silicon Valley-based company established and operating in Northern California since 1975. Dedicated to delivering innovative, affordable, and easy-to-use technology to the world’s toolboxes, Zircon’s patented technology supports the design, manufacture, and marketing of high-tech electronic hand tools, saving do-it-yourselfers and professional tradesmen time and money. Zircon® StudSensor™ stud finders, MultiScanner™ wall scanners, SuperScan® advanced stud finders, MetalliScanner® metal detectors, and electronic scanning, water detection, and leveling tools can be found worldwide throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information, visit http://www.zircon.com.
