AQUA 2015 announces New Product Award winners

AQUA 2015 has announced the winners of its new New Product Awards. More than 100 new items were entered into ten different categories. The panel of aquatic retail judges arrived at the show before 9am on Wednesday, October 14, in order to make their choices. Their decisions took into account a number of guideline criteria such as product innovation, design, quality, packaging and value for money. The judges were pleased to see such a wide range of products, and felt the majority of items on display showed some great innovation. Here is a full list of winners: POS/Merchandising/Support Winner: Seaming Courses Entered by: Gordon Low Products Judges said: "This product is innovative, relevant, and educational for the trade." Pond Construction/Decoration Winner: FTS Tivoli 100 Musical Fountain Entered by: FTS Aquatics Judges said: "It stands out from the crowd, has excellent workmanship and is very well priced for its quality." Pond Pumps Winner: AquaMax Eco Titanium Entered by: OASE Judges said: "This product has full control and flexibility on the performance ratio, and the power consumption was impressive. All this sets it apart from its competitors." Pond Filters Winner: ProfiClear Premium Compact Entered by: OASE Judges said: "Quality workmanship and innovative design make this a stand-out product." Pond Food, Care & Accessories Winner: Floating Fish Dome Entered by: Velda BV Judges said: "A good and unique product that creates extra interest to pond keepers." Aquaria & Furniture Winner: MiniReef 90 Entered by: Aqua One Judges said: "Stylish, sensibly priced and a good piece of kit that would fit in most people’s homes." Highly Commended: biOrb HALO 15 MCR, entered by Reef One Ltd. Aquarium Equipment Winner: ASAP Filters Entered by: Aquael Judges said: "It is very easy to maintain and has a price point that’s accessible to a wide market." Highly Commended: Aqua One J-Bar 80 LED, entered by Aqua One. Aquarium Food Care & Accessories Winner: Pro-f Entered by: NT Labs Judges said: "This is a good range with an innovative pour or shake feature, innovative packaging, has colourful packaging and a great price point." Highly Commended: SHRIMPLAB, entered by Sharnbrook Shrimp. Reptile Winner: ProRep Species Specific Life Series Substrates Entered by: Peregrine Livefoods Judges said: "Cleverly packaged with a wide species-specific range and is very well priced." Highly Commended: Zoo Med Cavern Kit with Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, entered by Peregrine Livefoods. Information provided by Neil Pope.