Structural Plastics 2004
New Product Design Competition Winners
Robert Grace receives the SPD 2004 Industry Recognition Award … The Structural Plastics Division presented it's prestigious 2004 Industry Recognition Award to Robert Grace, editor and associate publisher of Plastics News for his contributions to the growth and development of the structural plastics industry. Brian Read, President Horizon Plastics Co. Ltd. In Cobourg, Canada and the 2003 award recipient credited Robert Grace and Plastics News' for it's extensive coverage of the SPD conference and awards competition during the past 15 years and Grace's efforts to link SPD with the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). Mr. Grace was also instrumental for launching the IDSA/Plastics News Award six years ago, where IDSA judges pick a winner from the annual SPD awards contest.
The New Product Design Competition is a non-commercial product showcase that promotes new developments, applications and technologies used in the structural plastic industry. This event recognizes molders, designers, toolmakers and end-users for design excellence in a wide range of engineering, specialty and commodity materials.
Click the links to the right to view the image and details of the winning product entry.
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| 1SPD Conference Award: 2People's Choice Award Recreation & Leisure Award 4IDSA/Plastics News Design Award: |
Top Cowl and Cowl Assembly for a Supercharged Four Stroke Marine Outboard Engine Recipient: Mitesh Sheth, Mercury Marine |
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| Agriculture/Lawn&Garden Award: | John Deere 7000 Tractor Engine Enclosure Recipient: Gary Vande Berg, Bemis Manuf. |
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| Building & Construction Award: | Stormwater Chamber & End Caps Recipient: Sue McNamee, Stormtech LLC |
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| Computer & Business Equipment Award: | Xerox Corporations WorkCentreTM Pro 40 Color Advanced Multifunction Office System Recipient: Mike Lamendola, GI Plastek |
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| Furniture Award: | Institutional Chair Assembly Recipient: Dean Reck, Innovative Injection Technologies |
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| Industrial & Military Award: | Plastic Bag Filter Recipient: Forrest Day, EnviroTech Molded Products, Inc. |
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| Medical & Scientific Award: | eMAR Cart Product Image and Description Recipient: David Dobersztyn, Rubbermaid Medical Solutions |
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| Retail/Consumer Products AwardIDSA Student Award: | Eleganzia Serving Line Recipient: David Kusuma, Tupperware Corporation |
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| Single Part Award: | John Deere 7000 Tractor Top Hood Recipient: Gary Vande Berg, Bemis Manufacturing |
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| Transportation Award: | John Deere Gator CS/CX and Gator MPX Recipient: Gary Vande Berg, Bemis Manufacturing |
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| 3Judge's Award: | F-250/350 Running Board Recipient: Charles Weber, Composite Products |
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For more detailed information on the New Product Design Competition, Click here to view and print Judging Criteria.
1Conference Award: Presented to the most innovative entry overall in the New Product Design Competition and enters the Structural Plastics Division Hall of Fame.
2People's Choice Award: Conference attendees vote by ballot for their choice of the most innovative entry.
3Judge's Award: Presented to the part that stands out among the entries, but does not win its category.
47th Annual IDSA/Plastics News Design Award: sponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and Plastics News and presented to a commercial product entry in recognition of the important work performed by industry designers and to highlight the fruits of teamwork between designers, toolmakers and manufacturers. Judges are selected by the IDSA.