2023 UNPLUGGED: MOMENTS THAT DEFINED THE EDITION
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: Development Of Peelable Body Color For Automotive Painting
Junya OGAWA, Group manager – TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Takayuki ONO, Director – KANSAI PAINT
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: Overspray-Free Paint Application
Lars DR. FRIEDRICH, President & CEO,Application Technology – DÜRR
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 two winners chosen for their exceptional contributions to the industry.
2023 WINNER: New Paintshop In Gliwice: Challenges And Results
Pierluigi GATTI, EE Paint Execution Manager – STELLANTIS
Amani PONZONI, Project Engineer – GEICO
The Jury’s Awards
2023 WINNER: Digitalization as accelerator for development
Katelle LAVISSE, Deputy General Manager Paint Processes and Materials – RENAULT
Hendré SWART, Lab Manager, Development Simulation/Automation EMEA – BASF
The Audience Choice Award
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: Accelerating the future paint shop with fully automated hole covering – tesa® ProSeal
David TUFFE, Head of Customer Solution Center, Application Process Engineering – TESA