Team Grill Tailgate Grill Named 2009 Vesta Award Finalist

Sports-themed Portable Barbeque Grill Honored for Innovation in Design and Technology

Acton, Massachusetts - April 7, 2009 - Team Grill today announced that the Team Grill Tailgate Series has been named a 2009 Vesta Award Finalist in the gas barbeque category. Introduced in March, the Team Grill Tailgate Series is the barbeque industry's first-ever high-end portable gas grill designed specifically for sports fans. Combining professional-grade cooking capabilities with the colors and logos of popular sports teams, Team Grill creates a one-of-a-kind grilling experience for game day and every day.

Perfect for grilling at the game or on camping trips, the Team Grill Tailgate Series is a portable version of the Team Grill Patio Series grill. Every Team Grill is customized using a patent-protected, triple-fired porcelain-enamel finishing process designed to perfectly match your team's logo and colors and last for the life of the grill. Featuring nearly 600 square inches of cooking surface, powder-coated steel side shelves and the ability to cook using standard 20-pound gas tanks or compact 16.4-ounce propane cylinders, the Team Grill Tailgate Series can be collapsed and transported like a travel suitcase, complete with heavy-duty wheels and carrying handle.

"It is an honor to be recognized by our industry and to be associated with an award as prestigious as the Vesta," said Frank Azzolino, President of Team Grill. "Industry and fan reaction to the introduction of the Team Grill product line has been tremendous. We look forward to being an integral part of the 2009 tailgate season."

The Vesta Awards are presented by Hearth & Home magazine, and were created to recognize and honor companies and products for innovation in design and/or technology. Judging teams are made up of retailers, distributors, product designers, test lab engineers, affiliate leaders and industry experts, and are selected to be a balanced representation of different disciplines.

The Team Grill line of barbeque gas grills will be sold through select retail outlets, including specialty BBQ and outdoor living stores, and online at www.teamgrill.com beginning in Summer 2009.

About Team Grill
Team Grill is the premier manufacturer of professional-quality gas grills for sports fans. Our products combine the cooking capabilities of high-end grills with the look of your favorite sports teams, so you can show your team spirit on game day and every day. Headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, Team Grill products are available through select retail outlets, including specialty BBQ and outdoor living stores, and online at www.teamgrill.com.

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