Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, the Plastics Industry Awards have been relaunched for 2010. They now include different categories for suppliers of materials, machinery and moulds and there is no longer a voting system for suppliers.

A new competition has been esablished for young designers, run in association with the Industry Awards. The winning product idea will be put into serial production, and shortlisted entrants will see their concepts undergo design and prototyping refinements.

Individuals under 25 years old are invited to design a non-electronic commercial product with mass market appeal for retail or industry. They must see the design process from concept, to CAD and on to production-ready manufacturing data. The three finalists will be invited to the Plastics Industry Awards ceremony, where the winner will be announced.

Further information

The Plastics Industry Awards 2010 will be held at the London Hilton on 1 October.