FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OtterBox is taking tough to the next level by making its flagship Defender Series even more protective. Defender Series is unapologetically rugged for the bucket list chaser, the weekend warrior, soccer moms and dads and anyone else who doesn't have time to worry about smartphone drops, dings and scrapes. Available now for Samsung GALAXY S7, the new Defender Series raises the bar in rugged, uncompromising smartphone protection.
Defender Series, now with four rugged layers, stands tough against smartphone-destroying hazards. OtterBox engineers enhanced the design by adding a new patent-pending, impact-absorbing reactive foam buffer between the device display and case lid without adding bulk. With its built-in screen protector, tough interior shell and shock-absorbing rubber slipcover, the Defender Series is now more protective than ever.
"OtterBox created the smartphone protection category with the Defender Series," said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. "Built on that rock-solid design, OtterBox is now the No. 1-most trusted smartphone case brand. Thousands of hours went into developing and testing enhancements to create the most protective Defender Series ever."1
Just how tough is Defender Series-tough? This level of protection is proven through the OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection program, where Defender Series is put through 31 punishing tests over the course of at least 238 hours.
To celebrate more than a decade of smartphone defense, OtterBox is teaming up with ESPN's SportsCenter to highlight the best in sports defense. Tune in at 6 p.m. EDT on March 15 to see the first-ever OtterBox Top Defensive Play feature. The series will continue with weekly highlights of the Top Defensive Play, celebrating the toughness of today's top athletes.
Help OtterBox discover the toughest states in America with the first OtterBox #DefenderSeries Tough Poll. In a bracket-style competition, OtterBox and Twitter fans will help decide the toughest state in the nation through the most American of all past times – voting. Follow @otterbox on Twitter to cast a vote.
The new four-layer Defender Series for GALAXY S7 is available now in a variety of color options at select retailers and Build Your Own combinations on otterbox.com. To learn more, visit otterbox.com.
About OtterBox:
Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox® has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.3 Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is an eight-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit otterbox.com. Protecting your mobile world.
Notes:
1 Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service, 2012 – 2015
2 Defender Series is NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps, drops and shock.
3 The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 2012 – 2015
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