Record number of projects compete for honours at INOVYN awards
INEOS celebrates innovation – wherever it springs from. Every three years INEOS-owned INOVYN seeks to reward those who strive the push the boundaries with vinyl, with businesses, architects, academics, research organisations and students from all over the world bidding for a slice of that recognition.
This year a record 93 projects from more than 19 countries were submitted for the INOVYN Awards 2019, which were held in Düsseldorf to coincide with ‘K2019’, the flagship international plastics fair, thereby bringing together a range of industry leaders.
The four, independent judges were looking for excellence in four areas – sustainability, design, process and new product. And they were not disappointed.
“The projects that won this year stood out as real exemplars of innovation with vinyl,” said Leanne Taylor, INOVYN Awards judge.
AGPU, Bilcare Research and Perlen Packaging won gold in the sustainability section for their project to recycle pharmaceutical packaging.
Coperion emerged as a winner for finding a process to significantly reduce dust during the cutting of PVC pellets.
The Instituto Brasiliero do PVC won gold for designing lightweight furniture, such as shower chairs, walkers and tables, for children with neuromotor conditions.And Eurocell earned a gold award for creating a highly-durable, cladding system for coastal properties, which can often bear the brunt of bad weather. The product is 100% recyclable and needs little maintenance.
“All these products will help to deliver significant benefits,” said Leanne.
Filipe Constant, Business Director INOVYN, said innovation was the lifeblood of the vinyl industry.
“I would like to congratulate all those who entered for continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible with vinyl,” he said. “It is such innovation that makes vinyl one of the most versatile products in modern society.”
More information can be found on the dedicated INOVYN Awards website at