Bellevue inventor gets again in national spotlight

Bellevue resident and inventor Jim Fabregas has gotten another national publicity boost for his Garden and Tool Caddy — again just in time for the holidays.

Bellevue resident and inventor Jim Fabregas has gotten another national publicity boost for his Garden and Tool Caddy — again just in time for the holidays.

The product was chosen by David Muir and ABC World News as one of their select gift ideas that is completely made in America. The caddy and its packaging are all manufactured in Tacoma.

The tool caddy was mentioned in 2012 as well.

“When we were mentioned on ABC World News “Made in America” gift list last time, it gave a huge boost to our small Bellevue company,” Fabregas said. “We hired extra help and filled orders non-stop. Even after the holidays we kept busy and have been thankful for their support ever since. That year the post office in Kirkland actually thanked my son for all the business.”

The company continues to ship the caddies as it has in the past — from Fabregas’ garage. Most orders come from its online web site.

“The orders come from all over the United States,” Fabregas said. “I think the nicest part is when people still add, “We are so glad to be buying American” to their comments.”

Fabregas added that the company already is getting an extra boost from this year’s listing on the “Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.”

The Garden and Tool Caddy fits on most wheelbarrows, garden carts, trashcans, and yard waste bins. It can purchased at www.GardenToolCaddy.com for $19.95.