Industry Awards 2008








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Decorative Products



Gold Winner


Earlex Hands-free wallpaper stripper

What the judges said: "I have used this and I love it. In terms of innovation this does it for me. It’s well packaged, the innovation comes across very quickly and it solves the problem that consumers have with paint strippers."
Decorative Products Silver Winners

Plasti-kote metallic spray paints

Polycell Less Mess paint stripper



DIY Products
Sponsor: Totally Tools



Gold Winner


Dulux paintpod

What the judges said: "Its usability is its strength, and the fact it cleans itself is fantastic. Here is real innovation in the application of paint, which is DIY’s most-performed task, making it a gold in this category and driving the sector forward."
DIY Products Silver Winners

Advent 2in1 tape

Gorilla Glue range

Everbuild Forever White



Hand Tools



Gold Winner


Stanley FatMax tool organiser

What the judges said: "Innovation, versatility, quality – everything the user could want from this kind of product. Whoever designed it has been there and done it."
Hand Tools Silver Winners

Irwin Pro Touch screw thread knife

CKI Access pliers



Security & Safety



Gold Winner


Ei Electronics Wireless alarm system

What the judges said: "Great product, great innovation, it’s a winner. The wireless aspect ads another tier to safety, plus, the kitchen-specific alarm removes all those ‘burnt toast moments’."
Security & Safety Silver Winners

BRK Brands Tundra aerosol fire extinguisher

BRK Brands First Alert CO and smoke alarm

Henry Squire Rim Combi



Hardware
Sponsor: Home Hardware



Gold Winner


Dencon Lyvia G9 lampholder adaptor

What the judges said: "It’s mass market innovation. It’s more energy-efficient than traditional incandescents and unlike other energy-saving bulbs it’s dimmable and discreet."
Hardware Silver Winners

Bissell Flip-it

Ben bin



Power Tools
Sponsor: Sam's Trade Centre



Gold Winner


Dremel Versaflame

What the judges said: "Well-designed, well-packaged and well-priced. This appeals to many markets including DIY, hobbyists and cookery. A great gift with broad appeal."
Power Tools Silver Winners

Bosch PFS 65 sprayer

Black & Decker Autoselect screwdriver



Garden Tools



Gold Winner


Bosch Ciso Cordless Secateurs

What the judges said: "It ticks all the boxes; it’s innovative, high-quality and is a dream to sell. The last thing you look at is the price. It’s good enough not to be price-sensitive. Great packaging, great product and great innovation."
Garden Tools Silver Winners

Ryobi RLT 30cc line trimmer with Touch Start

GTECH Lithium Ion Powered Hedge Cutter



Garden Chemicals and Fertilisers



Gold Winner


Scotts Miracle-Gro Singles

What the judges said: "It’s a simple idea that takes the thinking out of the process for the customer. It attracts the key demographic for the garden centre; namely those who are nervous about using garden chemicals."
Garden Chemicals and Fertilisers Silver Winners

Bayer Garden Long Lasting Ground Clear

Bayer Garden Provado Ultimate Bug Killer Concentrate 2



Garden Equipment



Gold Winner


Planit Products H 2 Go Barrow Bag

What the judges said: "It’s a water butt on wheels! Great product delivery at precisely the right price point – people would buy it just because it will come in useful one day. Great branding and a great name that is simple, but gets across what it does really well."
Garden Equipment Silver Winners

Smart Solar Oxygenator Plus

Gardman Flip Top Bird Feeders



Cookware & Bakeware
Sponsor: Lakeland



Gold Winner


Eddingtons silicone egg poachers

What the judges said: "It’s absolutely brilliant. This is an example of what's working for us this year. It made a good stocking filler at Christmas. Even the information tag is in the shape of an egg."
Cookware & Bakeware Silver Winners

Le Creuset Toughened non-stick frypans
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Typhoon Greenpan range


Kitchen Craft Master Class Smart silicone bakeware
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Kitchenware
Sponsor: United Housewares



Gold Winner


Joseph Joseph Nest8 Multi

What the judges said: "The storage is fantastic – there’s a use for everything in there. It’s very practical. A cheerful product in a dull economic climate."
Kitchenware Silver Winners

Fiskars Control knives


Kitchen Craft Miniamo cake stand
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Oxo POP containers


DKB Household Cole & Mason Buzz Revolution mill


Kuhn Rikon Colori serrated knife



Small Electricals



Gold Winner


Cellardine Pizza Dome

What the judges said: "This year is supposed to be about leisure in the garden, and I can see this going extremely well. It's for indoor or outdoor use. Pizzas will never go out of fashion. It's fabulous. I love the margin on it! It’s great for kids or adults, and a lot of people will be staying home this summer."
Small Electricals Silver Winners

Kenwood Smoothie 2Go

De Longhi Icona toaster

Horwood Judge Mini Chopper



Tabletop



Gold Winner


Pacific Marketing International AVEO recycled tumbler

What the judges said: "These are very much on trend for us. The fact that it’s made from recycled materials is important. We like the touch and the price. It’s also well explained. It doesn’t get in the way of your nose when you drink!"
Tabletop Silver Winners

Creative Tops V&A mugs


Kitchen Craft Miniamo Adventures in Space children’s tableware set
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Training Gold Winner

Dulux colour training programme

What the judges said: "What I really like about this is that it recognises a real problem, and does something about it. Lots of people don’t feel confident about matching and mixing colours, so they play safe. This programme helps our staff to help them make more adventurous choices – which increases our chance of selling more paint. Brilliant!"
Training Silver Winners

Fischer Fixings training days

Karcher training academy
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