On 9-March-2013, the prestigious German Innovation Award was presented in the historical location of the Palmengarten in Frankfurt, Germany. Clariant was amongst the final five nominees in the category large industry with its halogen free, phosphinate based flame retardants (tradename Exolit® OP). Martin Sicken, head of technical marketing and development, received the honorary certificate on stage. In the photo above he is talking to Johanna Wanka, the German Federal Minister of Education and Research. To view a short video of the event please go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IwZcQyZjfg
Official event page, also with photos and video: www.innovationspreis.com