Rhode Island company represents the best and brightest in New England
Waltham, MA (May 17, 2010) – Isis Biopolymer from Providence, Rhode Island was awarded the 2010 Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) Innovation Award at a gala event held at the Westin Hotel in Waltham on Thursday, May 13th. Isis is among the 8 winners that were chosen from over 162 nominees that included 2 non-profit organizations and 6 for profit companies.
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“SBANE recognizes the intrinsic value that innovation possesses in driving the New England economy. Our Innovation awards recognize those companies that have transformed innovative ideas into a product or service that delivers proven value to a customer,” said SBANE President Robert Baker. “We are thrilled to honor these ‘game changers,’” he said.
Nominations were submitted for companies in varying fields such as technology, manufacturing, service (profit and non-profit), retail/distribution, and media/social networking. Past Award winners include some of the most recognizable names in New England business, including public companies, iRobot, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Insulet Corporation, and Netezza Corporation. Privately held company winners include Eliza Corporation, Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc., Acumentrics Corporation, and Luminus Devices, Inc.
A SBANE Innovation Award provides lasting recognition of a company’s innovative heritage. In addition, last night’s recipients received:
· Formal Award presentation at SBANE’s “Evening of Innovation” Gala
· Entry into SBANE’s “Circle of Excellence”
· Award announcements in local media outlets
· Recognition from SBANE’s nationally recognized Partners and Sponsors
The award winners included (full descriptions of each company are at the end of this release):
Non-Profit
· National Center for Technological Literacy at the Museum of Science Boston, Boston, MA
· Seeding Labs, Cambridge, MA
For Profit
· Automation Engineering Inc., Wilmington, MA
· Carbonite, Inc., Boston, MA
· Emseal Joint Systems, Ltd., Westborough, MA
· Isis Biopolymer, Inc. (RISING STAR), Providence, RI
· NormaTec, Newton Center, MA
· Windmill International, Inc., Nashua, NH
The runners-up were:
· Roca, Inc., Chelsea, MA
· United Teen Equality Center, Lowell, MA
· Sionex Corporation, Bedford, MA
· Sage Science, Inc., Beverley, MA
· Ember Corporation, Boston, MA
· Globe Composite Solutions, Inc., Rockland, MA
· Kaon Interactive, Inc., Maynard, MA
· Mzinga, Waltham, MA
· Latitude Beverage, Boston, MA
· Archon Interactive, LLC, Londonderry, NH
· FreshAddress, Inc., Newton, MA
· Integrated De-icing Services (IDS), Manchester, NH
For more information on the 2010 SBANE Innovation Awards please visit www.sbane.org.
About the Smaller Business Association of New England
The Smaller Business Association of New England is a nonprofit organization established in 1938 to promote and protect small businesses. Its 800 member companies in six states range from sole-proprietorship service businesses and growing high technology firms to 200-employee manufacturing plants. SBANE’s programs and services address the shared interests and needs of its diverse membership.
National Center for Technological Literacy at the Museum of Science Boston, Boston, MA
The National Center for Technological Literacy (NCTL), a division of the Museum of Science, Boston, integrates engineering in schools and museums via advocacy, creation of educational products and professional development. With the only museum-based strategy and infrastructure to advance technological literacy in science museums and schools nationwide, the NCTL has reached over 17,100 teachers and 1.1 million students in 50 states.
Seeding Labs, Cambridge, MA
Seeding Labs’ mission is to support and expand scientific research in developing countries by providing affordable reclaimed laboratory equipment and facilitating connections with the global scientific research community. Since 2003, Seeding Labs has equipped labs in 14 countries in Latin America and Africa, making over $1.2 million worth of equipment available to over 4,000 scientists and students studying critical local issues.
Automation Engineering Inc., Wilmington, MA
Automation Engineering Inc (AEI) is a supplier of automation capital equipment for opto-electronic devices. AEI’s current rapid growth rate is fueled by its innovations in micro-camera technology, creating high performance cameras in packages smaller than a thumb tack. AEI is a net explorer, exporting its systems from its facilities in Massachusetts to the Pacific Rim and Europe.
Carbonite, Inc., Boston, MA
Carbonite is one of the world’s leading providers of online computer backup. Our innovative technology and service delivery enables consumers and small businesses to automatically and continually protect their precious documents, photos, email, videos and music. Based in Boston, Carbonite employs over 200 people and is growing revenues at over 100% per year. Try a free trial at www.carbonite.com.
Emseal Joint Systems, Ltd., Westborough, MA
The leading innovator and manufacturer of structural expansion joint and sealant systems for retrofit and new construction applications – is proud to announce its breakthrough EMSHIELD family of UL-Certified, fire-related, all-in-one products. Architects, engineers, contractors and building owners benefit from simplified design requirements, energy efficiency, sound attenuation, life safety, installation efficiency and lowest total cost of ownership afforded by EMSEAL products.
Isis Biopolymer, Inc. (RISING STAR), Providence, RI
Isis Biopolymer, Inc. has developed and innovative approach to intelligent non-invasive transdermal drug delivery platform. IsisIQ is a fully programmable, single-use, “band-aid-like” active patch that controls and monitors transdermal delivery of up to three drugs per patch. Isis employs 83 people in its R&D and manufacturing facility in the emerging “Knowledge District” of Providence, RI.
NormaTec, Newton, MA
NormaTec is the innovative leader in dynamic external compression technology for serious peripheral vascular conditions. Thousands of patients and world-class athletes now use NormaTec’s patented non-invasive equipment during recovery from illness, surgery, injury and after demanding workouts and professional competitions.
Windmill International, Inc., Nashua, NH
Windmill International, Inc. is headquartered in Nashua, NH and has three primary business areas: Professional Services, Logistics Support and Tactical SATCOM. Windmill’s SATCOM group designs and manufactures lightweight, portable receive suites/accessories, enabling our troops to gain access to Global Broadcast Service high-bandwidth data anytime, anywhere – even under the harshest of conditions. Windmill’s receive suites increase situational awareness, ultimately saving lives.
