ToughStuff fought off stiff competition for the award which recognises the individual or organisation that has shown the most innovative approach towards the installation of small scale, embedded renewable energy systems.

ToughStuff were also Highly Commended in The Energy Product/Service Award category sponsored by the Energy Institute. This award recognises companies which have launched a product or service inspired by its sustainable benefits.

The judges said that ToughStuff offered “a suitable and economic solution to areas of great need that should have tremendous potential across large parts of the world”.

Other category winners at this year’s event which had over 600 entries from the UK included companies such as Bovis, JC Stewarts, McDonald’s, Tesco and Seacourt.

Andrew Tanswell, Group Chief Executive Officer said “ToughStuff is delighted to have received such a strong endorsement of our business and its products. The fact that ToughStuff has been successful amongst so many well established companies is a great boost to our business aim of alleviating poverty and improving the environment for millions of poor people in developing countries or the developing world”.

Donna Bushell, event director, commented: “We’ve been impressed by the record number of entries again this year. We’re delighted to see that so many companies are responding to the low carbon challenge and we’re pleased to be able to reward their efforts in this celebration of excellence and innovation.”

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