”Plus X Award” is a respected symbol of brand quality. The renowned, independent panel of Plus

 X Award judges – comprising prominent trade journalists and industry celebrities –has chosen the

best products of the year 2012. ELO will be honored as the ”Most Innovative Brand of the Year” 

in their respective product groups.

Kitchen specialist ELO has received a new award: the coveted Most

Innovative Brand of the Year Award for 2012 was presented to the

long-standing, Rhineland Palatinate-based company for its outstanding

product marketing. The ELO brand gained the most accolades and was

recognised for its achievements in seven different categories, including

High Quality, Design and Ease of Use. The Plus X Awards are the

world's top awards for innovation in technology, sport and lifestyle.

"The award proves that our investment in product development pays

off in the long term," says Managing Partner, Marcus Grünewald.

Spabrücken, 10 May 2012. Two ELO products both received awards from

the expert panel in the Kitchen Furniture & Accessories category: the new

ELO Black Pearl range in the Premium line and the ELO Pure White range.

The Black Pearl product gained the seal of approval for High Quality, Ease

of Use and Functionality, while Pure White was recognised for High Quality,

Design and Functionality. As well as the ELO brand being named as the

Most Innovative Brand, the panel awarded the two items the title of Best

Product of the Year, with the ELO Black Pearl named Saucepan of the Year

and the ELO Pure White Frying Pan of the Year. The Black Pearl range has

been available from retailers since the start of the year and Pure White has

been available since May 2012. Not only do these awards confirm that ELO

 has a wide range of products but also that it is developing increasingly into a

 specialist in outstanding product quality, user benefits and design.

Source: P.U.N.K.T. PR GmbH, 22761 Hamburg

Modern design and innovative functions. ELO Black Pearl has everything

·        18/10 stainless steel

·        Cylindrical shape with easy-pour rim

·        Brilliant polished exterior

·        Matt silk-sheen polished interior with integrated measuring scale

·        Black plastic and nylon fittings and cast stainless steel flame guard

·        Flat glass lid with silicone edge and pouring system plus patented stand-by

·        Dishwasher safe

·        Ovenproof up to 200 °C

·        Impact-bonded heat-retentive bottom with a sandwich base and heat

·        Saves energy and is easy to clean

·        Suitable for all types of cooker and ideal for induction hobs

The innovative line with THERMOCERAMICA ceramic non-stick seal. Top

quality aluminium produced using the vacuum die-casting method.

·        Non-stick finish in pure white inside and out

·        Thermoceramica non-stick finish - withstands temperatures of up to 400 °C

·        Black, heat-insulated soft touch handle

·        Integrated flame guard

·        Dishwasher safe

·        Ovenproof up to 180 °C

·        Impact-bonded stainless steel bottom, optimised and with full surface

·        Saves energy and is easy to clean

·        Suitable for all types of cooker and ideal for induction hobs

This range is composed of precisely matched layers of stainless steel, pure

·        3-ply stainless steel with 18/10 stainless steel (interior), aluminium (core)

and magnetic stainless steel (exterior)

·        Heat-retentive system from the bottom to the edge of the saucepan

·        Cylindrical shape with easy-pour rim

·        Silk-sheen polished finish inside and out

·        Integrated measuring scale

·        Flat glass lid with shockproof stainless steel rim (suitable for

·        Stainless steel cold metal fittings on pan and lid

·        Dishwasher safe

·        Ovenproof up to 240 °C

·        Saves energy and is easy to clean

·        Suitable for all types of cooker and ideal for induction hobs