DuPont Innovation Award Finalist Resting Easy New Zealand Company Locus Research Limited has praised the DuPont Innovation Awards, saying it fills a massive void in the market. Managing Director Timothy Allan says it is difficult to get recognition for their research in his home country. “Our company is only three years old so to have this sort of recognition from a world-class company like DuPont is fantastic. “The caliber of entrants was exceptionally high so we are so proud to have been a finalist. “We’ve incorporated our finalist position on communications, marketing and sales material and clients have been really impressed by it. The DuPont Innovation Awards hold far more weight than conventional design awards,” Mr Allan said. DuPont Managing Director Hutch Ranck says Locus Research Limited was worthy of recognition. “The Circadian Living System uses a person’s height, weight, gender and body mass index to create the perfect sleep system. “It is a world first and uses advanced technology that DuPont really admires and encourages. That’s what these Awards are about,” Mr Ranck said. Entries are now being sought for next year’s Awards. Categories include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Construction & Architecture Health and Safety Performance Materials Agricultural Production & Marketing (Open Category) Tertiary Student Award (Open Category) Open Category DuPont Chairman’s Award
Three nominees will be selected from each of the categories and winners will be announced at the DuPont Innovation Awards presentation in Melbourne on 12 May 2006. DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel. -endsFor more information or for interviews, please contact Penny Heath
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