REDISCOVER THE ESSENCE OF 2023
At SURCAR, we celebrate the brightest minds and most innovative technologies in the automotive industry. The SURCAR Awards recognize outstanding achievements in four distinct categories: Innovation, Technical Solution, and the prestigious Jury’s and Audience Choice Awards.
Join us in honoring the pioneers and visionaries who push the boundaries of automotive excellence, experience the creativity, dedication, and passion that define the winners of the SURCAR Awards, and be inspired by their remarkable achievements.
BEST OF 2023
2023 REWARDED PRESENTATIONS
The Award for Innovation
Groundbreaking advancements that redefine the automotive landscape: from revolutionary materials to cutting-edge technologies, the Award for Innovation recognizes those who dare to imagine the future of transportation.
2023 WINNERS: EcoSealJet Pro - a new process for PVC Sealing
KONIG Holger, Paint shop planning engineer – VOLKSWAGEN
SVEJDA Pavel, Key Account Manager – DURR
The Award for Technique
Precision, craftsmanship, and technical mastery: this category honors the artisans and engineers who elevate automotive design and manufacturing to new heights.
2023 WINNER: Future Data Automation in the Paint Shop
FARQUHAR Gary, Paint Facilities Engineering Supervisor – FORD MOTOR COMPANY
PAGAC Ed, General Manager, Americas Optima Solutions – PPG
The Jury’s Awards
Handpicked by our Technical Committee, the Jury’s Awards recognize excellence across a range of criteria, including design, sustainability, and overall impact. These accolades celebrate versatility and innovation, highlighting the diverse talents driving progress in the automotive world. Explore the winners chosen by our distinguished jury for their exceptional contributions to the industry.
2023 WINNER: Film Coating: New Generation Coating Method in Automotive Manufacturing
CAMPBELL Joel, Account Manager – TKS INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
IWAKOSHI Ayako, Deputy Division Director – NIPPON PAINT
The Audience Choice Awards
Voted by our esteemed attendees, the Audience Choice Award celebrates the technologies that captured their hearts and imaginations. This new category established in 2023 highlights the products and innovations that resonate most strongly.
2023 WINNER: Optimal Vehicle Surface Cleaning Through Automated Robot Technology
ELSLEY Justin, Vice President – WANDRES
SIKOWSKI Matthew, Director of Engineering – FANUC
NEER Amanda, Paint Process Specialist – GENERAL MOTORS
The Audience Choice Award
2023 WINNER: High TE version of ABB RB1000i atomizer
Mike NELSON, Paint Process Manager – ABB