The eight members of the CMS Purus Innovation Awards (PIA) jury have nominated 17 entries for the final round of judging. Launched in 2005, these industry awards recognise intelligently made products, tools and systems that feature excellent usability and an outstanding overall design.
The following products in six categories have been named for the final round of the CMS Purus Innovation Awards 2017:
Large machines:
Adlatus Robotics GmbH - Adlatus CR 700 automated cleaning machine.
Diversey Deutschland - Taski swingobot 2000.
Nilfisk GmbH - Nilfisk Liberty A50.
Small machines:
Kenter Bodenreinigungsmaschinen Vertriebs und Service GmbH - i-mop XXL.
Nilfisk GmbH - GD5 battery.
Wetrok AG - Monovac Freedom.
Equipment:
Emil Deiss KG – Universal Plus bin liners.
Alfred Kärcher GmbH - Easy! Force Advanced.
TTS Cleaning - BiLap Twist.
Washroom hygiene:
Lucart Spa - Econatural paper and dispenser system.
Ophardt Hygiene Technik - The untouchable.
Digital tools and systems:
Igefa E-Business GmbH - igefa process optimisation app.
Alfred Kärcher GmbH - Kärcher Manage.
Vermop Salmon GmbH - Vermop Digital.
Cleaning products:
Dr. Schutz GmbH - PU Color.
tana-Chemie GmbH / Werner and Mertz Professional - advanced Quick & Easy system.
Wetrok AG - Wetrok Granuline.
On 16 September, immediately before CMS 2017 open its doors, the jury will pick the winners in a second round of voting.