Once again, BMF member companies are demonstrating the strength of design and innovation in the UK. The DAME awards are highly prestigious awards and to have four British winners, plus 10 British companies shortlisted is a tremendous achievement. Henri Lloyd has also proved its commitment to greener manufacturing and shown how environmentally friendly products can work well with innovation and design development.

METS, the Marine Equipment Trade Show

Paul Strzelecki, Joint Chief Executive of Henri Lloyd, said “This is a our second consecutive Category win, which is a great testament to the outstanding work of our design and development team who continue to push the bounders of innovation.”

“We are especially pleased to win the Eco Award as we believe the Blue Eco Jacket is the positive first step on a long journey to become a more environmentally friendly company.”

Kelvin Hughes received a special mention for its Wiley Nautical Almanac 2009.

McMurdo was recognised in the life saving and safety equipment category for its Fast Find 2010. “This recognition has crowned a very good year for McMurdo. The Fast Find 200 series has sold well in excess of targets around the World,” said Jeremy Harrison from McMurdo.

The MUSTO Active Base Layer was honoured. John Clementson from Musto commented: “What we’ve created is a sailing specific technical base layer which has been designed to respond to the body for extended periods of high activity. The garments have been engineered with seamless panelling and three different fabric knots for ventilation, protection and organ support.”

METS, the Marine Equipment Trade Show, incorporating the Superyacht Pavilion, where over 180 British companies have been exhibiting.