WOW Innovation Award Finalists to Present Tomorrow

08.25.20

Winner will be announced on Thursday at 4 p.m.

The World of Wipes Innovation Award recognizes and rewards innovation within the entire wipes value chain that utilizes nonwoven fabric/technology in a way that expands the usage of nonwovens. Presented annually at the World of Wipes International Conference, eligible categories include, but are not limited to: raw materials, roll goods, converting, packaging, active ingredients, binders, additives and end-use products.

This year’s award finalists will present their innovations tomorrow at 3 p.m.:
  • Berk International, LLC - Food Fresh Liners: Food Fresh liners are the first nonwovens that can absorb accumulated moisture in sealed produce packages and reduce wilting and spoilage. The product reduces consumer produce waste by keeping produce fresher for a longer period of time,
  • ITW Pro Brands - DETEX Metal Detectable Scouring Pad: The DETEX Metal Detectable Scouring Pad is designed to be detected by metal detectors currently in place in most food production facilities and minimize the risk of foreign object contamination. The base is a nylon needlepunched nonwoven within a resin system with abrasive particles sprayed onto the web.
  • Lonza LLC - NUGEN NR Disinfectant Wipe: The NUGEN NR Disinfectant Wipe is designed to be a one-step no-rinse food contact surface disinfectant, cleaning and disinfecting the surface without detergent pre-clean or potable water-rinse requirements. Also, the wipe kills a broad set of bacteria and viruses such as Norovirus – a key food safety gap not addressed by pre-saturated food contact surface sanitizing wipes.