The DBA would like to thank all its supporters across the different programmes it runs. Whether cash or inkind support, they make it possible for us to achieve the high standards expected of the organisation.

The Materials Innovation Award is a new award, sponsored by the Materials and Design Exchange, presented to the project demonstrating the clearest evidence of the contribution from innovative materials selection to drive the effectiveness and commercial success of the project.

The Materials and Design Exchange (MADE) brings together the communities of design and materials technology in order to stimulate innovation, promote the transfer of materials knowledge and improve the competitiveness of UK business. MADE is part of the Materials Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) funded by the UK Government, forging a link between designers and other sectors of the KTN concerned with metals, plastics, composites and the full range of modern materials.

www.iom3.org/MADE



The PMAG, launched in June 007, provides free advice from leading experts on any issue concerning packaging materials. The PMAG advisory panel consists of leading companies and organisations, academia and independent experts from the Faraday Packaging membership base.

www.faradaypackaging.com/services/pmag