BenjiLock's TSA Fingerprint Padlock innovation honored on Travel Sentry's 20th anniversary

03.01.2024 - 09:15 / traveldailynews.com / Louis Vuitton / Theodore Koumelis

Shark Tank’s BenjiLock Secures Top Design Award, Paving the Way for Personalized Travel Accessories at Travel Sentry’s Gala.

LOS ANGELES – Last month, Travel Sentry, the organization spearheading travel security standards for two decades, celebrated its milestone in grand style at the Shangri-La in Guangzhou, China. Amidst the festivities, BenjiLock, the innovative TSA-approved fingerprint padlock from Shark Tank fame, emerged as a shining star. It secured the “Favorite Padlock Design” Silver award in the rigorous Red Diamond Awards, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in personalized security solutions for modern travelers.

The Red Diamond Awards selection process is no small challenge. Over 200 Luggage and Travel Goods companies participated in an independent survey, meticulously evaluating contenders. BenjiLock’s innovative design, featuring its patented fingerprint technology, resonated deeply with industry professionals and consumers alike, proving its potential to transform the travel landscape. Its sleek aesthetic, intuitive and secure fingerprint access, and seamless TSA compliance make it a must-have companion for discerning travelers of all types – families seeking peace of mind, business professionals prioritizing efficiency, and adventurers craving security for their gear.

BenjiLock’s TSA Fingerprint Padlock impresses judges with its intuitive technology and seamless integration with TSA standards.

“Receiving this accolade from Travel Sentry, a symbol of travel safety and innovation, fills us with tremendous honor and humbling gratitude,” expressed Robbie Cabral, Founder and CEO of BenjiLock. “Standing shoulder to shoulder with industry giants like TUMI, Louis Vuitton, Briggs & Riley, Delsey Paris, and many others, as an emerging startup, speaks volumes about BenjiLock’s potential. This award ignites our passion to continuously innovate the travel landscape. BenjiLock’s success with Travel Sentry TSA padlocks marks the commencement of a transformative journey. We see our fingerprint technology as the invisible cornerstone of new, innovative, and sustainable embedded solutions for cases and luggage, empowering both travelers and manufacturers.”

The Red Diamond “Favorite Padlock Design” award acknowledges a design that exemplifies superior functionality, aesthetics, and user satisfaction within the travel security industry. BenjiLock’s TSA Fingerprint Padlock impressed the judging panel with its sleek and modern design, intuitive fingerprint recognition technology, and seamless integration with Travel Sentry’s security standards.

“For Travel Sentry, success has always been about more than just innovation, it’s about responsibility. Our founding promise of ‘Safe Inspection, No Damage’