The 2nd Clean India Awards held on January 22 at The Leela Hotel in Mumbai witnessed the reunion of the cleaning fraternity, stalwarts and Award winners and runner ups. More than 500 delegates from across the globe gathered at the gala evening which brought forth the importance of innovations and effectiveness in cleaning practices, and recognised the contributions made by housekeeping staff, organizations and civic bodies in the service sector.
Best Innovation Awards –Machines & Accessories
Winner: Steam Jet Car Wash & Wax
Machine -FX 1D, Manmachine Works Pvt. Ltd
Runner Up: EcoFlex – Accessory, Nilfisk India Pvt. Ltd
“Our company is driven by a golden circle where we are always trying to exceed our own expectations and that is what keeps us in the business; that is what keeps us alive… I will add my favourite lines here: The best is yet to come, keep watching us.”
– Anil SethiMD, Manmachine Works Pvt. Ltd
Best Innovation Awards – Washroom Hygiene
Winner: V-Air Solid. Unique fragrance system for rooms up to 170m3,
Vectair Systems Limited (Excel International)
Runner Up: Auto Power Generated & Conserved System – Auto Urinal
Flushing System / APG-Auto Tap, Vision Hygiene Systems Pvt Ltd
“The feeling is absolutely fantastic. We are extremely proud and privileged. We thank Clean India for recognizing our exclusive product and Excel International our partner in India, as without their support, it would not have been possible to be here.”
– Joe Ovenden
Director, Vectair Systems Limited
Best Innovation Awards -Tools
Winner: Gala No Dust Broom XL, Freudenberg Gala Household Product Pvt Ltd
“An innovation award is definitely a motivation because it helps one to do better the next
time and every time. I thank the Clean India Team and the jury members for this honour.
We developed the humble broom from its traditional structure to one that lasts
much longer and looks nicer too.”
National Sales Manager
Freudenberg Gala Household Product Pvt Ltd
Best Innovation Awards-Chemicals
Winner: Pre-dose concentrated water soluble capsules, Arrow Coated Products Ltd
Runner Up: Reva- AC2 speciality cleaning chemical for pan and gutka stains, Revachem Chemicals, Mumbai
“Our team that works from Spain helped us build this product. It is a patented technology developed
over the last four years by the entire team. It feels great to see the technology getting recognised
by the industry.”
Arrow Coated Products Ltd
