EDANA's INDEX Awards presented in five categories

23 Apr '08

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- In situ formation of an emulsion incorporating incompatible elements, lipid and aqueous
- Aesthetically appealing design
- Outstanding consumer response

Companies also nominated in this category:
Elmarco Ltd – Nanospider AcousticWeb
Georgia Pacific - Clinell Sporicidal

3. Marketing achievement for the most original marketing campaign for a product made from, or incorporating nonwovens

THE WINNER: J.H. Ziegler GmbH & Co KG for the “Zinno” Campaign
Short animated movie aimed at combining company logo with product features, as well as company philosophy
- Humoristic approach
- Integration of products and company logo
- Illustration of corporation identity

Company also nominated in this category: Nice-Pak International – Halo

4. Raw materials or component - innovation in a raw material (e.g. fibre, binder), of special relevance to the nonwovens industry
THE WINNER: ExxonMobil Chemical for Vistamaxx 2125

Melt spinnable elastomer, highly elastic, processable on conventional polymer-to-web machinery
- Easy to process
- No machine modification need
- Adaptable feel, touch and drape
- Bonding ability to polyolefin nonwovens and films without the use of adhesives

Companies also nominated in this category:
Eastman Chemical Company - EastOne
Fiberweb – Reemay Liberty with Microban anti-microbial

5. Machinery - innovation in machinery of special relevance to the nonwovens industry
THE WINNER: Andritz Küsters GmbH for neXdetect

Measuring system for the detection of invisible chemical applications on nonwovens
- Exact determination of position and width of stripes of chemical applications
- Allows fast and precise adjustment of the stripe coating equipment
- Differentiated identification of the applied finish pick-up
- High line speed, sharp accuracy

Companies also nominated in this category:
Elmarco Ltd - NS Lab
Martin Automatic Inc - MDR Technology

An award and a work of art:
Designed by world-famous Belgian sculptor, Olivier Strebelle, the stunning work of art is both beautiful and representative of the diversity of EDANA's members and their products.

Taking inspiration from nonwoven roll goods, end-product and machinery, the EDANA logo and from the Chinese lucky number 8 (Olympics 08, INDEX 08), Strebelle has designed a striking 8-position bronze sculpture which evokes many of the characteristics of nonwovens including versatility, protection, separation.

Olivier Strebelle, born in 1927, is designing the 100 metre long series of sculptures for the new Olympic Museum Park for the Beijing Olympics.

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