. ispo.com : 17th ispo BrandNew Awards winter 2008 - 21 May 2009 - 12:09
The ispo BrandNew Award is the world's largest start-up competition in the sporting good industry and is seen as a barometer for the latest progress. Every six months an international jury meets in Munich to award the best and most innovative products of young entrepreneurs. At ispo winter 08 it takes place for the 17th time.
The ispo BrandNew Awards will be presented for the 17th time In Munich from January 27 to 30. The latest trends and innovations will be exhibited at the worlds largest young entrepreneur contest in the sports equipment industry in the ispo BrandNew Village in Hall A3. 19 jurors sport experts from the whole world examined 261 companies from 26 countries and then selected the best submissions. The jury checked, examined and tested all products and selected the best newcomers following an intensive day of discussions.
Here are the winners in the individual categories:
WINNERS Winter 2008
Hardware Summer SportsTech GmbH Deutschland
Style Accessories K&T GmbH Deutschland
Overallwinner Kom Enterprise GmbH Deutschland
Hardware Accessories Snowpulse SA Schweiz
Style Eleonore de Ruuk Niederlande
Hardware Winter Kinetic Innovations Ltd UK
Sportswear P2i Ltd UK
Accessories Daylightagain Schweden
All winners as well as the 31 finalists are exhibiting their products in BrandNew Village in Hall A3 at ispo winter 08 on January 27-30, 2008.
FINALISTS
Hardware Summer
ECOMOANA fbc Frankreich: Ecomoana Surfboards - Eco-friendly surfboard made of biological materials. www.ecomoana.com
Eproma Ltd. Deutschland: Golfahead - Training device for driving ranges simulating real game situations. www.golfahead.de
Sandera & Herbold GmbH & Co.KG Deutschland: Golf-back-ball - Mobile driving range, compact and very close to a real game. www.golf-back-ball.com
Hardware Winter
K. Thielen Products e.k. Deutschland: Schuh Spike - Flexible spike system integrated in a shoe sole, to run in and out. www.thielen-feinmechanik.de
CadoMotus Skating BV Niederlande: CadoMotus - New step-in boot/binding combination for better control. www.cadomotus.com
Ktrak Cycle Corp. Canada: Ktrak - Mountainbike rear-drive track system, especially for the winter. www.ktrakcycle.com
SPLITBOARDS EUROPE Deutschland: Ski and Touring POLE - Square backcountry-pole with special features, for more stability. www.splitboards.eu
Sport o Friskiskonsulten Schweden: Kratftstaven - Pole construction for more power and ergonomics. www.kraftstaven.se
Sportswear
Finisterre UK: Finisterre - Technical Apparel for the Surfer-Bio-mimetic Waterproofs-Storm Track and Humboldt. www.finisterreuk.com
Outlyne Sports AG Schweiz: Outdoorsportswear - Functional clothes combining design, state of the art material and technology. www.outlyne.com
THElimit Sportswear Deutschland: Online Web-Designer - Unique and high-quality winter sport apparel with special membranes. www.thelimit.at
Style
PMONE srl Italien: GUASTO - Hats with exclusive graphics and print designs. www.guastoitalia.it
easyhero GmbH Deutschland: Mens clothing and accessories - Unique prints and masculine cuts, dedicated to local celebrities. www.easyhero.com
Farmers Market - Island Island: Knitwear - Icelandic traditional design, combined with stylish 21st century modernity. www.farmersmarket.is
Luxusbaba Deutschland: Recycling-Fashion - Every luxusbaba piece is made of and combines different vintage textiles. www.luxusbaba.de
Innippu GmbH Schweiz: Jackets, Hoodies, T-Shirts, Accessories - Attractive, story-telling collection from Switzerland. www.innippu.com
Accessories
FIDLOCK GmbH Deutschland: Magnetic Closure "BIG TURN" - Bags for a new generation, with magnetic closures. www.fidlock.com
Blöchl Sportproduktionen Deutschland: Skiclett by Bloechl - Skiholder and stylish accessory, usable as a wristband. www.bloechl.com
DISTRISUD Frankreich: Patented nodulous (index) lace/cord technology - Patented lace/cord technology that produces adjustable tension between eyelets. www.xtenex.fr
Libby's Luxuries LLC USA: Yoga Stick-e Socks - Barefoot feeling, with anti-slip sole and cooling elements.www.yogastickysocks.com
Mennickheim GbR Deutschland: Mobile table soccer - Compact mobile table soccer system. www.heimspiel-kicker.de
Marc Gallo Brand Identities Deutschland: Soccer Pole - Compact, portable and easily installable football poles. www.marcgallo.com
Hardware Accessories
V.I.O. Inc. USA: POV.1 - The industry's first POV video system comprising camera, microphone, recorder, wireless remote, and software. www.vio-pov.com
Tobias Käser Deutschland: Boardsocke - Stylish cover for snowboards to avoid scratches and damages. www.boardsocke.com
Kadence Technology Inc. USA: Kapitol Reef Snorkel - Snorkel with pressure regulation to optimize physiologic performance, safety and comfort. www.kapitolreef.com
Monkey Hardware GmbH Deutschland: Treeclimbing Sportsgear - Climbing equipment for trees, masts and pillars. www.monkeyhardware.com
Curve International Ltd Neuseeland: Surf Travel System - A surf hardware system of unique and innovative hardware accessories. www.curvesurf.com
VOZ Sports, Inc. USA: Multy LYNK Helmet - Multy LYNK with integrated waterproof wireless two-way communication. www.vozsports.com
Style Accessories
wexla Österreich: Footwear - Modular shoe-system consisting of three different, interchangeable parts.
VIPseating AG Schweiz: Lounge Chair - Individual, elegant and timeless sports lounge chair. www.vipseating.ch
8quadrat.de Deutschland: SEAT-CULTURE - A new, unconventional and comfortable "seating culture" with smart details. www.8quadrat.de