Fundació Dúctil Benito’s headquarters in Manlleu (Barcelona) came alive last Thursday with the glitz of the 9th Innovacat Awards Gala! Since 2006, these biennial awards have spotlighted the vibrant spirit and relentless innovation of businesses transforming the Osona and Lluçanès regions, just north of Barcelona. Co-hosted by Manlleu City Council and powerhouse companies like Benito, Bon Preu, Casa Tarradellas, Esbelt, Girbau, Isern, and Seidor, this year’s event crowned Albiral Display Solutions and Sheets Innovations as the standout winners.
Our team is beyond thrilled to receive the Empresa Avança Award for our beloved project, Arthur Holm. This recognition shines a light on three decades of dedication, passion, and resilience. Winning this award honors our journey of reinvention and global recognition, a testament to the hard work that has made Arthur Holm a renowned brand around the world. Also applauded in this category was Mas Casanova, a trailblazing rural house in Collsuspina focused on sustainable forestry and a home for forward-thinking rural tech initiatives.
Meanwhile, Sheets Innovations took home the Young Business Award for daring to bring a groundbreaking product to market, challenging industry giants with their high-performance sheet detergents. This innovative format, designed with both user convenience and sustainability in mind, makes an impact by reducing CO₂ emissions through eco-friendly packaging and an efficient formula. The jury also honored Showee Smart Wellness with a second prize in this category for their adaptive, smart showers, tailored to meet the needs of those with varying levels of dependency.
Receiving this award is an immense honor, and it fuels our drive to keep pushing forward, just as passionately as we have for the past 30 years. Here’s to another three decades of bold innovation and excellence!
