U.S. (Notifix).- Formica Group, a leading global manufacturer of innovative surfacing products, has been awarded a prestigious red dot award. The international jury of experts gave the red dot award: product design 2013 to the new avant-garde texture Plex from the DecoMetal® by Formica Group range of High Pressure Laminate, recognizing its innovation and appeal.

The red dot award: product design is one of the most renowned and internationally acclaimed design competitions. This year the 37-member jury of experts received 4,662 entries, more than ever before in the history of the red dot. There were 1,865 designers, architects and companies from 54 countries who submitted designs in the 19 different categories, proving that the red dot awards are a truly global event promoting expertise and creativity.

"We are honored and proud to have received such an accolade," says Renee Hytry Derrington, VP Design, Formica Group. "The red dot award is a testament to our continuous research and development in the field of design. Formica Group strives to lead the way in innovation for the production of High Pressure Laminate. Our products combine high quality with cutting edge design to provide architects, designers and specifiers with a vast portfolio of inspirational choice of decors, textures and surfacing materials.