BAMA Awards 2011
Recognising innovation, success and continuous improvement in the UK aerosol industry
Now in their third year, the BAMA Awards recognise and promote the high standards in the UK aerosol industry. The BAMA Awards were presented at the BAMA 50th Anniversary Dinner. The Dinner was open to all members at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on 20 October, 2011. The awards categories are based on the three pillars of sustainability: Social Responsibility, Environmental Benefit and Economic Sustainability.
The Expert Judges:
Chris Harrison, Chairman of the Packaging Federation - packaging business
Alison Austin OBE, Sustainability Consultant – retail and environment
Sue Rogers, Director of BAMA – the aerosol
Economic Sustainability
Winner - Unilever
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John Morris, BAMA Chairman, Richard Chambers & Gordon Hough, Unilever UK
Unilever UK Ltd
New Sure For Women Antiperspirant Aerosol
Unilever has combined ergonomic design, innovative formulation and environmental benefits with its New Sure for Women Antiperspirant Aerosol. The technical innovation features an aluminium monobloc can with distinctive fulllength can shaping that combines contemporary graphics. The spray-through actuator, with its unique button mechanism, blends into the can and gives it a seamless appearance on-shelf. It also has an internal locking feature providing security in transit. The formulation includes Unilever’s Motionsense™ system, a fragrance release technology activated by motion to deliver long lasting protection.
The Judges Said:
“A real step change in design and product offer”
“Innovative, holistic development”
“Great product combined with ergonomic design and environmental benefits”
Highly Commended - Swallowfield
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John Morris, BAMA Chairman, Ian Mackinnon, Swallowfield plc
Swallowfield PLC: Access to New Markets
Swallowfield’s successful performance to date and prospects of healthy growth in the future are due to the company creating global demand for cosmetic products in aerosol format. The Company has enabled new joint ventures to be established which have led to opening up emerging and previously untapped markets. These global developments, including the establishment of a non-aerosol production site in the Czech Republic, have enabled Swallowfield to retain 100% of aerosol manufacturing and R&D activities in the UK.
Commended - Ball Aerocan
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John Morris, BAMA Chairman, Jean Blottière, Ball Aerocan
Ball Aerocan: Right Guard
The judges felt that this entry demonstrated “excellent on-shelf variant differentiation” and the grip areas on both sides – inspired by football kit design – make counterfeiting difficult. The innovation lies in the fit between the coloured, striped artwork and the embossed-debossed body shape, the spray actuator and the over-cap, leading to a new smoother visual effect for aluminium aerosol cans.
Short Listed Entries
Ardagh Group – Malizia Shaped Cans
Cascade Technologies Ltd – Aerosol Leak Detection Systems
Industrial Hydrocarbons Inc – for its analysis and constructive use of accident statistics (NEISS)
Social Responsibilty
Winner - Unilever
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John Morris, BAMA Chairman, Dominic Mooney, Unilever UK
Unilever UK Ltd: CSR Training
The judges described this entry as: a “Thoroughly professional, comprehensive programme, successfully matching a need – and showing leadership in action”. This exemplary outreach programme helps train, inspire and recruit local talent in the Company. In pursuit of the identification and development of future talent, Unilever has a strategy of developing and nurturing links with colleges and schools in the local Leeds area – near Unilever’s largest aerosol manufacturing site globally. These programmes include:
- University undergraduate placement schemes;
- Engineering apprenticeships;
- Working with schools and colleges to promote engineering and technology;
- Developing innovative work experience placements;
- Developing links with the business community to promote skills and employability.
The Judges Said:
“Thoroughly professional, comprehensive programme, successfully matching a need”
“Awesome – every company should be
engaged in this type of activity… leadership in action”
“A brilliant example of securing business needs over the next decade”
Highly Commended - Swallowfield plc
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John Morris, BAMA Chairman, Richard Bonner, Swallowfield plc
Swallowfield PLC: Health & Safety Training
Swallowfield’s new initiative, called S.O.S (Swallowfield on Safety), involves hosting two interactive awareness sessions throughout the year. These sessions involve the entire workforce at the Wellington site, from production line workers to senior management. S.O.S is split into two formats. An interactive ‘circuit training’ session (potential hazards that are present in the business on a daily basis, for example involving machinery) and a key issues presentation (including matters such as stress at work), for all staff members. As a result of these efforts, accident rates have fallen rapidly year-on-year and are now at an all-time low.
Environmental Benefits
Winner - Swallowfield
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John Morris, BAMA Chairman, Ian Mackinnon, Swallowfield plc
Swallowfield recognises the importance of reducing its impact on the environment
and assisting suppliers to do the same. As one of the largest businesses in Wellington, Somerset, its sustained energy management strategy highlights the Company’s ethos of leading by example. The Wellington site has achieved improvements and savings across all three major utilities – electricity, water and gas. Swallowfield has reduced its electricity costs by £55,000 per annum, reduced water consumption by 55% per annum - saving £47,000 per annum - and reduced its gas consumption, saving in excess of £8,000 per annum. Overall CO2 emissions for this site have been reduced by 6.7%. The judges said: “Good data was supplied – this is an excellent and innovative idea”.
The Judges Said:
“Good data supplied – excellent, innovative idea”
“A fresh approach”
“Hard thinking – and involves staff”
Shortlisted
Unilever UK Ltd: Waste Strategy