MODOBAG® Wins Edison Award

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“Forget the Airport Shuttle - you can now ride your suitcase!” -- Mental Floss

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MODOBAG® Wins Edison Award


Chicago, IL – (April 24, 2017)Modobag, the revolutionary new concept in rideable carry-on luggage, has been named a Silver Award Winner at the 30th annual Edison Awards, announced recently in New York City. The awards are named after Thomas Alva Edison, whose inventions from the phonograph to the light bulb changed the world.

Modobag was recognized with a Silver Award in the consumer luggage category. By touching over 7,000 companies from all over the world during each nomination season, the Edison Awards is one of the most prestigious at recognizing technology innovation and identifying emerging trends and market developments.

“Our goal at Modobag has always been about changing the way the world travels,” said Kevin O’Donnell, Modobag’s founder. “It is great to have our design and technology recognized in such a competitive marketplace with such a prestigious award. This is yet another validation to the commitment of our team and the support of our early backers.”

The Edison Awards is an annual international competition honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. For more information, visit www.edisonawards.com.

About Modobag®
Modobag® combines the function of a standard suitcase with the innovation of personal mobility to create the world’s first motorized carry-on that you can ride. Perfect for savvy travelers, on-the-go business professionals, college students and urban day trippers, Modobag® gets travelers to their destination three times faster than the average walking speed. For more information on MODOBAG®, visit www.modobag.com.

"Modobag® is one of the most innovative and exciting advancements to hit the travel industry since rolling suitcases were introduced in the 1970's. I have test driven the Modobag® at heavily-trafficked airports, including O'Hare, JFK and LaGuardia. From the first-time traveler to the veteran flight attendant, there is widespread agreement that Modobag® will help make travel more functional and fun. Where once travelers had to run through the airport with heavy gear to catch connections they can now get where they need to be on time, on their Modobag®." -Kevin O'Donnell