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The BPF is Proud to Bring you the Annual Horners Award for Plastics 2007
The prestigious Horners Award is run jointly with the BPF and the Worshipful Company Of Horners (an ancient guild and livery company of the City of London) and is awarded for innovation in plastics design and manufacture or in the processing of plastics.
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Peter Wigmore of Sovrin Plastics receives the 2006
Horners Award for Plastics from Sir Gavyn Arthur,
Deputy Lord Mayor of London
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The prestigious award is thought to be the oldest extant award for plastics in the world. It is a cornerstone of the Horners many activities supporting Design and Education in the Plastics Industry. The first competition was held in 1947, attracting some 14 entries. Since that point the award has gone from strength to strength
Previous winners of the Horners Award have received distinct marketing advantages as a result of the accolade, gaining increased press coverage through BPF Online which attracts over 4000 visitors a day, as a highlight in BPF newsletters, and extensive trade press coverage. |
Winners will have their details engraved on the imposing "Horners Trophy" which resides in the BPF offices but is also taken to exhibitions and events. The winner of the 1st price will also receive an invitation to the prestigious Horners Banquet at Mansion House where they will be presented with a certificate and The Award by Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of London.
The winner of the Horners Award 2006 was Sovrin Plastics for the 'Syclix' surgical instruments, for minimally invasive surgery. Peter Wigmore, Business Development Manager for Sovrin Plastics said:
"We are absolutely delighted to have won the Horners Award, which we have always held in the highest regard. The 'Syclix' is predominantly made of plastic with much of it made up of precision injection moulded components so to be recognised for innovation in this area is just fantastic."
The deadline for entries is Friday 10th August 2007.
For an application form and further details contact Philip Law at the BPF on 020 7457 5011 Fax: 0207 457 5045 or e-mail plaw@bpf.co.uk
How Can You Enter?
Applications forms are available from the British Plastics Federation (BPF), who administer the award. Please contact Philip Law at the BPF on 0207 457 5011 or email plaw@bpf.co.uk or simply CLICK HERE to download the registration form |
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