ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

The deadline for this year's CMS Purus Innovation Awards (PIA), which are open to all exhibitors at September's CMS exhibition in Berlin, is fast approaching. Entries must be submitted by May 19.

There are six categories: Large Machines, Small Machines, Equipment, Washroom Hygiene, Digital Tools and Systems, and Cleaning Products. The awards are being given for products, tools and systems that are outstanding in terms of their quality and overall approach.

The awards will be presented on the evening of September 19 during CMS - the show takes place from September 19-22 at Berlin Messe.Judging takes place in two stages. The panel of judges is made up of experts and consultants who are acknowledged specialists in their field.

In the initial evaluation stage (nomination) the judges concentrate on their own specialist areas. In the second evaluation stage (conferring the awards) the decisions are made by all the judges in accordance with the majority principle.

Entry forms can be downloaded at www.cms-berlin.com/PIA