Maulburg. At the end of the year it was official: The Maulburg-based vacuum pump manufacturer Busch was awarded the international design prize "iF design award 2008" for a newly developed vacuum pump. This prize is awarded annually by an expert jury for new products that stand out on account of their excellent product design. The jury not only evaluates "beauty", but a degree of innovation, choice of material and processing as well. Further aspects of evaluation include environmental compatibility, functionality, ergonomics and safety. The prize will officially be awarded on the opening day of the computer fair CeBit in Hanover in March.

Busch's new vacuum pump was developed for the packaging industry. Developers and design engineers used a completely new approach. Their main priority was to create a powerful machine that is extremely easy to maintain and requires minimum space thanks to its compact dimensions. That they had managed to achieve this aim was proven in May 2007, when the vacuum pump was presented at an international fair for the first time in Frankfurt. In the meantime, the machine has been presented at trade fairs all over the world and has been met with great approval by trade visitors.

The special feature of this vacuum pump is that it meets the strict specifications of hygiene requirements in the food industry. It is the only vacuum pump in the world to meet these standards.

The "iF design award" has been a global, recognised trademark for excellent design for 54 years. The iF brand has long been established as a symbol for excellent design performances and now operates from Hanover, Munich and Taipei. 2771 products from 35 countries entered the competition. Of these, a total of 821 were awarded the coveted design prize. Most products are for private use, however. For example, consumer electronics, computer and mobile phones received awards, as well as furniture and household goods. The prize-winning vacuum pump will be on display at the "iF exhibition" on the Hanover Fair site for six months from March 2008. It will be on display during the major CeBit and Hanover Fairs.

For the Busch Group, this new product will further secure a successful future, remaining true to the ethos of the company's founder, Dr. Karl Busch, of always being better than the rest.

Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems

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Maulburg, January 18, 2008