GERMANY (Notifix).- The competition, which is being organized by Koelnmesse in cooperation with red dot, received a total of 200 entries from 16 countries in the 2013 version. There were three different categories in which products could be submitted: materials and surfaces, fittings, glass and lighting, and upholstery manufacture and bedding.

Italiana Ferramenta, one of the winners of the "Best of the Best". Photo: interzum

For the award-winning manufacturers, winning in the "interzum award: intelligent material & design" is not only a confirmation of the quality and innovative power of their products, but also gives them international status in the industry, shifting them into the focus of international decision makers.

This year, the jury of renowned experts awarded the "High Product Quality" award for special design achievements in form and function to 42 entries. Only nine products won the "Best of the Best" title which recognizes excellent design achievements whose form and function set new standards in their industry. This sought-after prize is reserved for ground-breaking designs - only the best products.

The proud laureates of the interzum award: intelligent material & design 2013 will be celebrated on 12 May 2013. The awards ceremony marks the start of interzum cologne 2013.

Winners of the "Best of the Best" award by category:

Materials and surfaces

acrylic couture® GbR - Oliver Raatz, Nicole Seidel, Thomas Wolfs

Fritz EGGER GmbH & Co OG, akustik plus GmbH & Co. KG

Richter Furniertechnik GmbH & Co. KG

WO Interior A/S

Fittings, glass and lighting

EKU AG, Schiebelösungen

Italiana Ferramenta srl

Lamello AG

Upholstery manufacture and bedding

k + r Sax GmbH

Indurub NV