2 initiatives were rewarded in 2009 following the EuroSIMA Innovation Call for Project: one for technological innovation and the other for environmental innovation.
Technological innovation project winner
This association of skills from Stark Surfboards and Atua.Cores proved to be a success since it enabled these two companies to work together towards improving technical qualities of foams used in surfboard manufacturing.
The result was the birth of the « Pheno EPS foam » technology, which consists in replacing the central interior foam by carbon tubes, thus creating a more dynamic surfboard, while providing increased flexibility.
Environmental innovation project winner
GreenFIX wax is a product developed from non toxic renewable natural resources as opposed to the traditional petrochemical waxes. Beyond its environmental qualities that in no way decrease the performance of the product this wax is innovative in that it is heat resistant. Indeed, the melting point of GreenFIX wax is over 60°C, which is a temperature that has yet to be met. In addition, the design in the shape of a comb, which can be broken down in its centre provides easier use and therefore ideal for surfers.
Both projects have been given a 5000 euro grant and will each receive personalized assistance from EuroSIMA Cluster partners.