{"id":10387,"date":"2026-09-28T16:48:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/?page_id=10387"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:55:43","slug":"innovation-awards-2027","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/innovation-awards-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  .hero-header,\n  .hero-header *,\n  .gradient-section,\n  .gradient-section * {\n    font-family: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hero-header,\n  .hero-header * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .hero-header img,\n  .gradient-section img,\n  .intro-cogs-combined,\n  .benefits-cogs-image {\n    box-shadow: none !important;\n    filter: none !important;\n    text-shadow: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .hero-header {\n    width: 100vw;\n    max-width: 100vw;\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n    margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);\n    padding: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    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25px;\n  }\n\n  .innovation-info-section .gradient-section-content {\n    display: grid !important;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n    gap: 35px;\n  }\n\n  .innovation-info-section .gradient-column:first-child {\n    padding: 0 !important;\n  }\n\n  .innovation-info-section .gradient-heading,\n  .innovation-info-section .gradient-text {\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n  }\n\n  .innovation-info-section .intro-cogs-column {\n    order: 2;\n  }\n\n  .innovation-info-section .intro-cogs-combined {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 400px !important;\n  }\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"gradient-section innovation-info-section\">\n  <div class=\"gradient-section-content\">\n\n    <div class=\"gradient-column\">\n      <h2 class=\"gradient-heading\">\n        Huge congratulations to our winners and finalists of the first Innovation Awards.\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"gradient-text\">\n        The inaugural Innovation Awards have been a huge success. Thank you to everyone who entered, voted and took part in making these awards a highlight of Lubricant Expo Europe 2026. A special thank you to our panel of judges, who used their industry expertise to select seven worthy winners. View the winners below and explore their award winning products.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"gradient-text\">\n        Interested in entering your product into the 2027 Innovation Awards? Find out more below.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"button-row\">\n        <a class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" href=\"#categories-section\">\n          View Winners\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"section-button section-button-secondary\" href=\"#awards-schedule-section\">\n          Find out more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gradient-column intro-cogs-column\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" \n        class=\"intro-cogs-combined\" \n        src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/dev-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/cogs-right-scaled.png\" \n        alt=\"Innovation Awards cog graphics\">\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gradient-section\" id=\"categories-section\">\n  <div class=\"gradient-section-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"section-title-centered\">2026 Winners<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"categories-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"categories-row categories-row-four\">\n        <button class=\"category-circle\" type=\"button\" data-modal=\"finished-lubricant\">Finished<br>Lubricant<br>of the Year<\/button>\n        <button class=\"category-circle\" type=\"button\" data-modal=\"grease-innovation\">Grease<br>Innovation<br>of the Year<\/button>\n        <button class=\"category-circle\" type=\"button\" data-modal=\"metalworking-process\">Metalworking<br>&amp; Process Fluid<br>Innovation of<br>the Year<\/button>\n        <button class=\"category-circle\" type=\"button\" data-modal=\"lubricant-component\">Lubricant<br>Component<br>Innovation of<br>the Year<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"categories-row categories-row-three\">\n        <button class=\"category-circle\" type=\"button\" data-modal=\"testing-validation\">Testing,<br>Validation &amp;<br>Approval<br>Innovation<br>of the Year<\/button>\n        <button class=\"category-circle\" type=\"button\" data-modal=\"sustainability-innovation\">Sustainability<br>Innovation<br>of the Year<\/button>\n        <button class=\"category-circle\" type=\"button\" data-modal=\"digital-lubrication\">Digital<br>Lubrication<br>&amp; Reliability<br>Innovation<br>of the Year<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n.q8-content-row {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 30px;\n}\n\n.q8-logo-box {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  width: 240px;\n  height: 150px;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n\n.q8-logo-box img {\n  width: 80%;\n  max-width: 200px;\n  height: auto;\n}\n\n.q8-text-content {\n  flex: 1;\n}\n\/* =========================================\n   WINNER MODALS - MOBILE FIX\n   ========================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\n  \/* Keep the modal inside the phone screen *\/\n  .category-modal-box {\n    width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;\n    max-width: 600px !important;\n    max-height: calc(100vh - 32px) !important;\n    margin: 16px auto !important;\n    padding: 24px !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n    overflow-y: auto !important;\n    overflow-x: hidden !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Stack the logo and text vertically *\/\n  .q8-content-row {\n    display: flex !important;\n    flex-direction: column !important;\n    align-items: stretch !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    gap: 24px !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Make the logo box responsive *\/\n  .q8-logo-box {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    height: 150px !important;\n    flex-shrink: 0 !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keep logos contained within their box *\/\n  .q8-logo-box img {\n    width: 80% !important;\n    max-width: 200px !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    max-height: 110px !important;\n    object-fit: contain !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Give the text the full available width *\/\n  .q8-text-content {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    min-width: 0 !important;\n    flex: none !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Prevent headings\/text from being squeezed *\/\n  .q8-text-content .category-modal-title,\n  .q8-text-content .category-modal-text {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;\n    word-break: normal !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Make the button fit properly *\/\n  .q8-text-content .section-button {\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n  }\n}\n\n\n\/* Extra-small phones *\/\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\n\n  .category-modal-box {\n    width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;\n    max-height: calc(100vh - 24px) !important;\n    margin: 12px auto !important;\n    padding: 20px !important;\n  }\n\n  .q8-content-row {\n    gap: 20px !important;\n  }\n\n  .q8-logo-box {\n    height: 130px !important;\n  }\n\n  .q8-logo-box img {\n    max-width: 180px !important;\n    max-height: 95px !important;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"category-modal\" id=\"finished-lubricant\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"category-modal-box\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"finished-lubricant-title\">\n\n    <button class=\"category-modal-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"q8-content-row\">\n\n      <div class=\"q8-logo-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \n          src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Q8-Oils-logo.png\" \n          alt=\"Q8 Oils logo\"\n        >\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"q8-text-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"category-modal-title\" id=\"finished-lubricant-title\">Q8 Oils<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Q8 Brunel XF<\/p>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Q8 Brunel XF 741 is an advanced biostable soluble metalworking fluid incorporating the latest technology of high purity synthetic base fluids obtained chemically from natural gas in an unique combination with lubricity additives and selected key components to provide outstanding performance. Q8 Brunel XF 741 offers superior wetting and detergency characteristics, reducing fluid drag out and ensuring excellent machine cleanliness. Fluid consistency remains stable in either soft or hard make-up water.<\/p>\n\n        <a class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.q8oils.com\/product\/q8-brunel-xf-741\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n          Learn more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"category-modal\" id=\"grease-innovation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"category-modal-box\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"grease-innovation-title\">\n\n    <button class=\"category-modal-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"q8-content-row\">\n\n      <div class=\"q8-logo-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \n          src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Setral-new-e1720523634202.png\" \n          alt=\"sertal logo\"\n        >\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"q8-text-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"category-modal-title\" id=\"grease-innovation-title\">setral<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">SYN-setral-LI\/C 2-100 NT<\/p>\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Special grease with an innovative formulation especially developed for long-term applications.<\/p>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" \n          href=\"https:\/\/setral.com\/products\/033922\/en\/\" \n          target=\"_blank\" \n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          Learn more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"category-modal\" id=\"metalworking-process\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"category-modal-box\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"metalworking-process-title\">\n\n    <button class=\"category-modal-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"q8-content-row\">\n\n      <div class=\"q8-logo-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \n          src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Azelis-e1720529615402.png\" \n          alt=\"Azelis logo\"\n        >\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"q8-text-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"category-modal-title\" id=\"metalworking-process-title\">Azelis<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Water-based Corrosion Inhibitor<\/p>\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">The Water-based Corrosion Inhibitor provides temporary corrosion protection while remaining easy to remove with water. Based on a vegetable-derived film-forming polymer, the technology helps customers balance performance with evolving environmental and operational requirements.<\/p>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.azelis.com\/en\/news\/azelis-wins-two-inaugural-lubricant-expo-innovation-awards\" \n          target=\"_blank\" \n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          Learn more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"category-modal\" id=\"lubricant-component\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"category-modal-box\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"lubricant-component-title\">\n\n    <button class=\"category-modal-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"q8-content-row\">\n\n      <div class=\"q8-logo-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \n          src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Azelis-e1720529615402.png\" \n          alt=\"Azelis logo\"\n        >\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"q8-text-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"category-modal-title\" id=\"lubricant-component-title\">Azelis<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Multifunctional Extreme Pressure & Antiwear Additive Package<\/p>\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">The Multifunctional Extreme Pressure & Antiwear Additive Package combines wear protection, oxidation stability and copper corrosion inhibition in a single solution. This helps lubricant manufacturers develop high-performing oils and greases while simplifying formulation design.<\/p>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.azelis.com\/en\/news\/azelis-wins-two-inaugural-lubricant-expo-innovation-awards\" \n          target=\"_blank\" \n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          Learn more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"category-modal\" id=\"testing-validation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"category-modal-box\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"testing-validation-title\">\n\n    <button class=\"category-modal-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"q8-content-row\">\n\n      <div class=\"q8-logo-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \n          src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Logo-For-Website-deepfluid_Logo.png\" \n          alt=\"deepfluid logo\"\n        >\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"q8-text-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"category-modal-title\" id=\"testing-validation-title\">deepfluid<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Air-in-One Lab Analyzer<\/p>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" \n          href=\"https:\/\/deepfluid.io\" \n          target=\"_blank\" \n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          Learn more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"category-modal\" id=\"sustainability-innovation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"category-modal-box\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"sustainability-innovation-title\">\n\n    <button class=\"category-modal-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"q8-content-row\">\n\n      <div class=\"q8-logo-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \n          src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Infineum_Logo_rgb_ExcZone.png\" \n          alt=\"Infineum logo\"\n        >\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"q8-text-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"category-modal-title\" id=\"sustainability-innovation-title\">Infineum<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Accelerating Circularity Through Mass Balance Certification<\/p>\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">Infineum's commitment to Net Zero, together with growing customer demand for practical and scalable sustainability solutions, led to a pioneering project to introduce re-refined base oils (RRBOs) and ISCC PLUS mass balance certification at its Vado Ligure manufacturing site in Italy.<\/p>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.infineum.com\" \n          target=\"_blank\" \n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          Learn more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"category-modal\" id=\"digital-lubrication\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"category-modal-box\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"digital-lubrication-title\">\n\n    <button class=\"category-modal-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"q8-content-row\">\n\n      <div class=\"q8-logo-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \n          src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SDT-Ultrasound-logo-2025-scaled.png\" \n          alt=\"SDT Ultrasound logo\"\n        >\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"q8-text-content\">\n        <h3 class=\"category-modal-title\" id=\"digital-lubrication-title\">SDT Ultrasound<\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">SDT340 LUBExpert Mode<\/p>\n        <p class=\"category-modal-text\">SDT340 is an all in one condition monitoring solution designed to inspect and gather data from every potentially faulty industrial asset present in your plant. With its cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design, it\u2019s your key to unlocking valuable insights into asset health.<\/p>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" \n          href=\"https:\/\/sdtultrasound.com\/products\/sdt340-2\/\" \n          target=\"_blank\" \n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          Learn more\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n     <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gradient-section\" id=\"finalists-section\">\n  <div class=\"gradient-section-content\">\n   <div class=\"awards-schedule\">\n    \n<style>\n\/* ================================\n   2026 FINALISTS SECTION\n================================ *\/\n\n.finalists-section {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 80px 40px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.finalists-section-inner {\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n.finalists-main-heading {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 0 0 70px 0;\n}\n\n.finalist-category {\n  margin-bottom: 70px;\n}\n\n.finalist-category-heading {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 0 0 30px 0;\n}\n\n.finalist-logo-row {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  align-items: stretch;\n  gap: 30px;\n}\n\n.finalist-logo-link {\n  display: flex;\n  width: 240px;\n  height: 150px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.finalist-logo-link:hover {\n  transform: translateY(-3px);\n  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);\n}\n\n.finalist-logo-link img {\n  width: 80%;\n  max-width: 200px;\n  max-height: 80%;\n  height: auto;\n  object-fit: contain;\n}\n\n\n\/* ================================\n   MOBILE\n================================ *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 700px) {\n\n  .finalists-section {\n    padding: 60px 20px;\n  }\n\n  .finalists-main-heading {\n    margin-bottom: 50px;\n  }\n\n  .finalist-category {\n    margin-bottom: 55px;\n  }\n\n  .finalist-logo-row {\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n\n  .finalist-logo-link {\n    width: 240px;\n    max-width: 100%;\n  }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"finalists-section\">\n  <div class=\"finalists-section-inner\">\n\n    <h2 class=\"finalists-main-heading\">2026 Finalists<\/h2>\n\n\n    <!-- =================================\n         DIGITAL LUBRICATION & RELIABILITY\n    ================================== -->\n\n    <div class=\"finalist-category\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"finalist-category-heading\">\n        Digital Lubrication &amp; Reliability Innovation of the Year\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"finalist-logo-row\">\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/deepfluid.io\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Logo-For-Website-deepfluid_Logo.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 1 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/sdtultrasound.com\/products\/sdt340-2\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SDT-Ultrasound-logo-2025-scaled.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 2 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- =================================\n         FINISHED LUBRICANT\n    ================================== -->\n\n    <div class=\"finalist-category\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"finalist-category-heading\">\n        Finished Lubricant of the Year\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"finalist-logo-row\">\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.q8oils.com\/product\/q8-brunel-xf-741\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Q8-Oils-logo.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 1 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/setral.com\/products\/033922\/en\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Setral-new-e1720523634202.png\"\nalt=\"Finalist 2 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- =================================\n         GREASE\n    ================================== -->\n\n    <div class=\"finalist-category\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"finalist-category-heading\">\n        Grease Innovation of the Year\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"finalist-logo-row\">\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.kajo.de\/en\/nachhaltigkeit\/eco1-story\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/KAJO-Logo-scaled.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 1 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/setral.com\/products\/033922\/en\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Setral-new-e1720523634202.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 2 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- =================================\n         LUBRICANT COMPONENT\n    ================================== -->\n\n    <div class=\"finalist-category\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"finalist-category-heading\">\n        Lubricant Component Innovation of the Year\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"finalist-logo-row\">\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.azelis.com\/en\/markets\/lubricants-metal-working-fluids\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Azelis-e1720529615402.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 1 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.infineum.com\/media-centre\/news\/next-generation-additive-technology-infineum-p6895-approved-against-stellantis-new-fpw9-55535-03-specification\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Infineum_Logo_rgb_ExcZone.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 2 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- =================================\n         METALWORKING & PROCESS FLUID\n    ================================== -->\n\n    <div class=\"finalist-category\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"finalist-category-heading\">\n        Metalworking &amp; Process Fluid Innovation of the Year\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"finalist-logo-row\">\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.azelis.com\/en\/markets\/lubricants-metal-working-fluids\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Azelis-e1720529615402.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 1 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"Fhttps:\/\/www.q8oils.com\/product\/q8-corelli-system-cleaner\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Q8-Oils-logo.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 2 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- =================================\n         SUSTAINABILITY\n    ================================== -->\n\n    <div class=\"finalist-category\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"finalist-category-heading\">\n        Sustainability Innovation of the Year\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"finalist-logo-row\">\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.desiderata-project.eu\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Graphene-xt-1.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 1 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.infineum.com\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Infineum_Logo_rgb_ExcZone.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 2 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- =================================\n         TESTING, VALIDATION & APPROVAL\n    ================================== -->\n\n    <div class=\"finalist-category\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"finalist-category-heading\">\n        Testing, Validation &amp; Approval Innovation of the Year\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"finalist-logo-row\">\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.ac2t.at\/triboacoustic-pin\/\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Logo-For-Website-AC2T-Logo3D-high-scaled.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 1 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a \n          class=\"finalist-logo-link\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.deepfluid.io\"\n          target=\"_blank\"\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n        >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Logo-For-Website-deepfluid_Logo.png\"\n            alt=\"Finalist 2 logo\"\n          >\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gradient-section\" id=\"awards-schedule-section\">\n  <div class=\"gradient-section-content\">\n   <div class=\"awards-schedule\">\n      <h3 class=\"entry-heading\">Thinking of Entering for 2027?<\/h3>\n\n      <p class=\"gradient-text\">Innovation drives progress across the lubricants industry. From improving performance and sustainability to increasing efficiency and solving complex engineering challenges, new products and technologies help shape the future of our industry.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"gradient-text\">The Innovation Awards celebrate the companies pushing boundaries and bringing meaningful advances to market.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"gradient-text\">Your product entry will be promoted across our social channels and show app ahead of the event. At the show, our new Awards Gallery will display all entries, giving attendees the chance to explore and vote for their top finalists. On day 3, two finalists per category will pitch to our judging panel at the Discovery Theatre, followed by an awards ceremony announcing the winners. Finalists and winners will also receive exclusive photo and post-show social assets.<\/p>\n\n      <h3 class=\"entry-heading\">How to Enter<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"gradient-text\">The Innovation Awards are exclusively open to exhibitors. Entries cost \u20ac399 per entry and exhibitors can purchase as many entries as they like. This could be multiple entries to submit the same product across multiple categories, or for multiple entries for different products.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"gradient-text\">Click the button below to purchase your entry. Once your payment has been received, you will be able to submit your entry in your online exhibitor manual.  Entries will consist of a product image, a description of up to 400 words, and a few details about your company. Deadline for submissions is July 10th 2027<\/p>\n\n        <a class=\"section-button section-button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/buy.stripe.com\/9B6bJ3asM2flc0g2S9fEk05\">\n          Submit an Entry\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"benefits-row\">\n      <div class=\"gradient-column benefits-image-column\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"benefits-cogs-image\" src=\"https:\/\/lubricantexpo.com\/dev-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/two-cogs.png\" alt=\"Decorative cog graphics\">\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gradient-column\">\n        <h3 class=\"entry-heading\">Benefits of Entering<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"benefits-list\">\n          <li>Brand visibility on the show floor in our Awards Gallery<\/li>\n          <li>Promotion on our social media channels leading up to the event<\/li>\n          <li>Dedicated feature on our exclusive app<\/li>\n          <li>Raise product awareness both on-site and in the lead up to the event<\/li>\n          <li>Extra feature in our pre-Show Guide<\/li>\n          <li>Opportunity to showcase your product to our esteemed Advisory Board<\/li>\n          <li>Promote your entry to your network with custom social assets<\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n\n\/* =========================================\n   INNOVATION AWARDS FAQ SECTION\n========================================= *\/\n\n.innovation-faq-section {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: clamp(50px, 6vw, 90px) 30px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================\n   MAIN LAYOUT\n========================================= *\/\n\n.innovation-faq-content {\n  width: min(1600px, 100%);\n  margin: 0 auto;\n\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 55% 45%;\n  gap: 30px;\n\n  align-items: start;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================\n   FAQ TEXT - 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FAQ CARDS *\/\n.awards-schedule {\n  flex: 1;\n  min-width: 0;\n}\n\n.faq-heading {\n  margin: 0 0 35px 0;\n}\n\n\/* Two-column FAQ card grid *\/\n.faq-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 22px;\n}\n\n\/* Individual white cards *\/\n.faq-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 25px 28px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n\/* Question *\/\n.faq-card h3 {\n  margin: 0 0 14px 0;\n  color: #111111;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n}\n\n\/* Answer *\/\n.faq-card p,\n.faq-card ul {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: #333333;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.faq-card ul {\n  padding-left: 20px;\n}\n\n.faq-card li {\n  margin-bottom: 6px;\n}\n\n\/* RIGHT SIDE - IMAGE + CAPTION *\/\n.faq-image-column {\n  flex: 0 0 42%;\n  max-width: 42%;\n}\n\n.faq-image-column img {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  border-radius: 0;\n}\n\n.faq-image-caption {\n  margin-top: 12px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n\/* TABLET *\/\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n  .innovation-info-section .gradient-section-content {\n    flex-direction: column;\n    gap: 40px;\n  }\n\n  .awards-schedule,\n  .faq-image-column {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    flex: none;\n  }\n\n  .faq-image-column {\n    order: 2;\n  }\n\n  .faq-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  }\n}\n\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .faq-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .faq-card {\n    padding: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .faq-card h3 {\n    font-size: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .faq-card p,\n  .faq-card ul {\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n\n}\n\/* Align image with the first row of FAQ cards *\/\n.innovation-info-section .faq-image-column {\n  padding-top: 70px !important;\n}\n\/* FAQ image caption spacing *\/\n.innovation-info-section .image-caption {\n    display: block;\n    margin-top: 14px !important;\n    padding-top: 0 !important;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"gradient-section innovation-info-section\">\n\n  <div class=\"gradient-section-content\">\n\n    <!-- LEFT: FAQS -->\n    <div class=\"awards-schedule\">\n\n      <h3 class=\"entry-heading faq-heading\">\n        Innovation Awards FAQs\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"faq-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>Can I submit entries in multiple categories?<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Yes. You can submit as many entries as you like across multiple categories.\n            If you wish, you can also enter the same product into more than one category.\n            Each entry costs \u20ac399.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>What is included in an award entry?<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>A high-resolution product image<\/li>\n            <li>A product description of up to 400 words<\/li>\n            <li>Company details and supporting information<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n          <p>\n            Once payment has been received, a submission form will become available\n            within your online exhibitor manual.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>Is there a template for submitting my entry?<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Yes. The submission form and all entry requirements will be available\n            in your online exhibitor manual once your entry has been purchased.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>What type of image can I submit?<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            You should provide a high-resolution image that best represents\n            your product or innovation.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>Can I include customer testimonials or user feedback in my submission?<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Yes. The content of your 400-word description is entirely up to you,\n            and customer feedback, case studies, or testimonials may be included\n            if relevant to your entry.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>What is the entry deadline?<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            The deadline for submissions is 10 July. Entries received by this date\n            will be included in the official show guide, and there will be sufficient\n            time for the design and production of your display board within the\n            Awards Gallery.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>Where will the entries be displayed?<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            All entries will be showcased in the dedicated Awards Gallery,\n            located within the exhibition hall and accessible to all attendees.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-card\">\n          <h3>Will my entry be displayed throughout the event?<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Yes. All entries will be displayed for the full duration of the exhibition,\n            providing additional visibility and helping drive visitors to your stand\n            throughout the event. 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