Certificates Zakłady Magnezytowe "ROPCZYCE" S.A.

Awards

Distinctions for the company

2024

  • Platinum statuette “Polish Business Leader 2023” for Zakłady Magnezytowe “ROPCZYCE” S.A. and for CEO of ZMR S.A. – Mr. Józef Siwiec

2023

  • “Well seen Company” title
  • Award of the Podkarpacki Klub Biznesu in the category of the “Company that has made a significant contribution to the development of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”
  • Podkarpacka Economic Award 2023
  • Seventeenth- Time leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship 2003-2022
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficat

2022

  • Outstanding Exporter of the Year 2022
  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in the category of “European Brand”
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • Sixteenth- Time leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2021)
  • Seventh Diamond to the Golden Statuette of Polish Business Leader

2021

  • Podkarpacka Economic Award 2021
  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in the category of “European Brand”
  • The company of Podkarpacie 20th anniversary of the XXI century according to the Ranking of the Largest Companies of Podkarpacie
  • Fiftheen- Time leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2020)
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate

2020

  • Podkarpacka Economic Award in the category of “Company of 2000-2020”
  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in the category of “Global Company”
  • “Well seen Company” title
  • Sixth Diamond to the Golden Statuette of Polish Business Leader 2018

2019

  • “Well seen Company” title
  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in the category of “exporter”
  • Award of the Minister of Development – 1st place in the ”Outstanding Exporter of the Year 2019″ competition, for the dynamic development of exports of refractory materials
  • Podkarpacka Economic Award 2019 in the category of Large Companies
  • Pearl of the Polish Economy in the category of Large Pearls
  • Awarding of the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Certificate
  • Fourteenth- Time leader of the Podlarpackie Voivodship (2003-2019)
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”
  • Employee of the year in the category “Initiator”, National competition organized by BCC- mgr inż. Renata Czapka
  • Diploma of recognition for Zakłady Magnezytowe “ROPCZYCE” S.A. for supporting the idea of the “Employee of the Year” Competition, for showing respect and appreciation for the everyday work of those who contribute to the company’s success.
  • The Leader of Region in category Industry
  • Diamond Engineer for the President of the Management Board of ZMR SA – MSc. Józef Siwiec
  • Fifth Diamond to the Golden Statuette of Polish Business Leader 2018

2018

  • Pearl of the Polish Economy in the category of Large Pearls
  • Title of the Reliable Employer 2018
  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in Creator of 21st century solutions category
  • Thirteenth- Time leader of the Podlarpackie Voivodship (2003-2018)
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • The Leader of Polish Export 2018
  • The Leader of Region in category Industry
  • Fourth Diamond to the Golden Statuette of Polish Business Leader 2017

2017

  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy 2017 in the category of “the highest quality”
  • Podkarpacka Economic Award 2017 in the category of Large Companies
  • Third Diamond to the Golden Statuette of Polish Business Leader 2016
  • Pearl of the Polish Economy in the category of Large Pearls
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • Twelve-Time Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2017)

 

2016

  • “Well seen Company” title
  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in the category of “Global Company”
  • Remarkable Exporter of the Year – 2016
  • Pearl of the Polish Economy in the category of Large Pearls
  • Worldwide Company 2015
  • Effective Company 2015
  • Polish Export Leader 2015
  • Distinction in the competition Eagles Export of the Podkarpackie Voivodship
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • Eleven-Time Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2016)
  • The Leader of Region in category Industry of Innovative solutions for constructional-material in high-temperature processes.
  • Second Diamond to the Golden Statuette of Polish Business Leader 2015

2015

  • The title „ Well Recognized  Company” means recognition and thanks for a company, its leaders and employees for their social engagement and realisation of business social responsibility ideas
  • Pearl of the Polish Economy in the category of Large Pearls for the consistent implementation of the policy and strategy and leading position among the most dynamic and the most effective companies in Poland
  • Title of the Ambasador of the Polish Economy in EXPORTER category
  • Top Employer of Eastern Poland 2015
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • Ten-Time Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2015)
  • Eagle Export Award in  BEST EXPORTER category
  • First Diamond to the Golden Statuette of Polish Business Leader 2014

2014

  • Title of the Ambasador of the Polish Economy in FOREIGN COMPANIES PARTNER category
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • Nine-Time Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2014)
  • Membership in the exclusive club of “Gazele Biznesu” – group of fastest growing companies
  • The emblem of EKO-INSPIRATION 2013 in the category COMPANY
  • Polish Business Leader 2013

2013

  • Regional Leader Award in the category of Manufacturing Innovative Solutions
  • The title „ Well Recognized  Company” means recognition and thanks for a company, its leaders and employees for their social engagement and realisation of business social responsibility ideas.
  • Title of the Ambasador of the Polish Economy in EUROPEAN BRAND category
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • Eight-Time Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2013)

2012

  • Membership in the exclusive club of “Gazele Biznesu” – group of fastest growing companies.
  • Pearl of the Polish Economy in the category of Large Pearls for the consistent implementation of the policy and strategy and leading position among the most dynamic and the most effective companies in Poland.
  • Friend Medal awarded by the Dean and Council of the Non-Ferrous Metals Faculty of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow in recognition of many years of cooperation and support of  the development of the faculty
  • Polish Association of Metallurgical Engineers and Technicians Steelworker 2012 for Zakłady Magnezytowe “ROPCZYCE” S.A. for its overall activity in the field of development and innovation of the steel sector in the Polish territories in terms of technology
  • Title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in EXPORTER category. Promotes Poland in the international arena as a reliable economic partner, supports the good image of Polish entrepreneurs, contributes to the economic development of Poland, attracts investors and builds the capital of confidence into Poland and Polish people
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certyficate
  • Seven-Time Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship (2003-2012)

2011

  • The Podkarpackie Economic Award in the category of “EXPORTER”
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certificate
  • Emerald Globe of the “Leader of the Podkaprackie Voivodship”

2010

  • Status of an Authorized Economic Operator AEO PL AEOF 400000100005 has been conferred by the Director of the Przemyśl Customs Service. Operators are accredited as AEO’s when they are reliable and solvent, and whose organization, infrastructure and implemented information systems security measures have successfully been audited.
  • Certificate of the participation in European Union project – Ceramin energy savings concepts for the European ceramic industry.
  • “Transparent Company” Certificate D-U-N-S no: 422195159 conferred for publishing financial reports or delivering to Dun and Bradstreet Poland

2009

  • The Company received a distinction from TÜV Rheinland Polska Sp. z o.o. for the particular care for the quality of its products.
  • “Reliable Business Partner” – distinction from the PGE Group for many – year business cooperation
  • “Company Close to the Environment 2008” Certificate – Nationwide Ecologic Contest under the honorary patronage of the Minister of Environment
  • “Transparent Company” Certificate DUNS no. 644092918 – conferred for publishing financial reports or delivering them to Dun and Bradatreet Poland

2008

  • Platinum Statue and Certificate of the “Fair Play Enterprise”
  • Award from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for international inventive achievements
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certificate
  • Golden Badge of Honour from the Polish Association of the Blind in Warsaw
  • Prize Winner Title in 5th Edition of the Contest “Reliable Company of the Ropczyce and Sędziszów District 2007”

2007

  • Platinum Laurel and Certificate of the “Fair Play Enterprise”
  • 2nd Award of  the Regional Inspector of Labour in Rzeszów in the regional contest “Employer Organizer of Safe Work”
  • The Cheetahs of Business Contest – Diploma in the category: “The Most Dynamic Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”
  • The Podkarpacie Economic Award 2007 in the category of large companies
  • Medal on the 13th International Fair of Foundry Technologies for modern presentation and style of performance in the fair
  • Emerald Globe of the “Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certificate

2006

  • Award from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for international inventive achievements
  • Golden Laurel and Certificate of the “Fair Play Enterprise” in the 2006 edition of the contest
  • Ruby Badge of the “Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certificate
  • Appointment for the Golden Statue of the Leader of the Polish Business 2005

2005

  • Badge of Honour from the Prime Minister “For merits for the inventiveness”
  • Innovativeness Certificate 2005
  • Silver Laurel and Certificate of the “Fair Play Enterprise” in the 2005 edition of the contest
  • “Podkarpacie Economic Award 2005” – Special Award for Zakłady Magnezytowe “ROPCZYCE” SA in recognition of its 30-year long contribution to the economic development of the Podkarpackie Voivodship, reliability, professionalism and activity in favour of the local society
  • Ruby Badge of the “Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certificate

2004

  • Medal of Honour from the Tadeusz Sendzimir Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers for Zakłady Magnezytowe “ROPCZYCE” S.A. for outstanding achievements in the domain of innovative, technical and applicative accomplishments
  • Bronze Laurel, Golden Certificate and the “Fair Play Enterprise” title in the 2004 edition of the contest
  • “Podkarpacie Economic Award 2004” – distinction for Zakłady Magnezytowe “ROPCZYCE” SA (category of large companies)
  • Podkarpacie Economic Award 2004 – Company of the Quinquennium
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certificate
  • Golden Badge of the “Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”

2003

  • Appointment for the Golden Statue of the Leader of the Polish Business 2003 in the category of large companies
  • Golden Statue and the title of the “Fair Play Enterprise” in the 2003 edition of the contest
  • Awarding of the EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certificate and ISO 14001 in the domain of the environment protection
  • Podkarpacie Economic Award 2003 – distinction for Zakłady Magnezytowe “ROPCZYCE” S.A. (category of large companies)
  • Golden Badge of the “Leader of the Podkarpackie Voivodship”
  • “Reliable Company of the Podkarpackie Voivodship” Certificate

2002

  • Diploma for the participation in the “Podkarpacie Economic Award 2002” contest in the category of large companies. The aim of the contest is promotion of the economic development of the Podkarpackie Voivodship. Contest organizers: Voivode of Podkarpacie, Business Promotion Centre, Marshal of the Podkarpackie Voivodship.
  • Nomination of ZM “ROPCZYCE” S.A. as a Member of the Brands Academy. The Certificate was ceremonially handed over in the Royal Salt Mine of Wieliczka on May 22nd, 2002. A company who is a Member of the Brands Academy participates in realization of the National Marketing Program.
  • Title of a “Fair Play Enterprise” in the 2002 edition in the contest organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce.

2001

  • Obtainment of the status of a Founder of the Brands Academy. The Brands Academy, represented by the Ministry of Economy and the Polish Chamber of Commerce, is a corporation that unites outstanding companies and institutions with acknowledged reputation that are generally respected for their professionalism, moral and intellectual virtues that also combine economic successes with public service.
  • Obtainment of the Brand Company Certificate. The Certificate was issued by the Polish Brand Institute that realizes the Program of Restoring the Role and Importance of Brand and Trade Marks in Poland MARKA-MARKOM. The Institute acts on the basis of authorisation from the Ministry of Economy and the Polish Chamber of Commerce.
  • Title of a “Fair Play Enterprise” in the 2001 edition in the contest organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce. Additionally a special distinction: Golden Certificate and the “Fair Play Enterprise” Statue, as well as Congratulation Letter from the President of the Republic of Poland. That was how honoured 15 companies were across Poland who had won the “Fair Play Enterprise” title in three consecutive editions of the contest.

2000

  • “Fair Play Enterprise” Title in the 2000 edition in the contest organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce
  • Distinction in the contest for the title of an “Employer – Safe Work Organizer” in the category of companies with over 250 employees in the Podkarpackie Voivodship in 2000.
  • “Fair Play Enterprise” Title in the 1999 edition in the contest organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce

1998

  • Second place in the contest for the title of an “Employer – Safe Work Organizer” in the category of companies with over 250 employees in the Rzeszów region in 1998.
  • Distinction in the National Contest for the Improvement of Working Conditions for achievements in inventiveness connected with improvement of working conditions. Contest organizer: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy.

1995

  • Distinction in the National Contest for the Improvement of Working Conditions for achievements in inventiveness connected with improvement of working conditions. Contest organizer: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy.

1994

  • Second place in the contest for the title of an “Employer – Safe Work Organizer” in the Rzeszów region in 1994, in the category of companies with over 600 employees. Contest organizers: Regional Work Inspectorate in Rzeszów, Craftsmen and Artisans Chamber in Rzeszów, Association of Employers “Małopolska” in Rzeszów.

Distinctions for products

2021

  • European Medal for “Segmented refractory lining of the RH vessel bottom for vacuum degasiing of steel”

2020

  • European Medal for “Composite magnesite-chromite refractories for tuyere shapes of PS and Hoboken  converter”

2019

  • European Medal for “PERMAL NG”

2016

  • European Medal for “Monolithic vault of electric arc furnace”

2015

  • Podkarpacka Economic Award 2015 in the category Best Products for “Monolithic vault of electric arc furnace”.
  • European Medal for “Modern alumina-zirconia carbon bonded refractory material for steel ladle slide gate plates – ALGRAF AGZ-LS SURC”
  • Gold Medal on XVIII International Salon of Inventions and Innovative Technologies – ARCHIMEDES 2015 for the innovation “New solutions in the field of zircon ceramics for continuous casting”

2014

  • Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the innovation „Composite large-size monolithic elements for vaults of liquid-cooled electric arc furnaces”
  • European Medal for the innovation “Eccentric Bottom Tap-hole (EBT) for blowing inert gas through the hearth of electric arc furnace”
  • Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the innovation “Snorkel and throat of RH device for vacuum degassing of steel as a complex large-size element of Refractory lining”
  • Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the innovation “RH degasser”
  • Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the innovation “Purging plug for blowing inert gas through the hearth of electric arc furnace”
  • Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the innovation “New design of reinforced large-size components of monolithic pillar of Maerz kiln”
  • Bronze Medal on XVII International Salon of Inventions and Innovative Technologies – ARCHIMEDES 2014 for the innovation “New solutions in the field of zircon ceramics for continuous casting”

2013

  • European Medal for “Biceramic metering nozzles”
  • BRONZE PRIZE of Korea Invention Promotion Association at Seoul International Invention Fairs 2013 for “Snorkel and throat of RH device for vacuum degassing of steel as a complex large-size element of Refractory lining”.
  • SPECIAL AWARD of Taiwan Invention Association at Seoul International Invention Fairs 2013 for “Snorkel and throat of RH device for vacuum degassing of steel as a complex large-size element of Refractory lining”.
  • FIRI DIPLOMA & AWARD of The President of the First Institute Inventors and Researchers in I. R. IRAN at Seoul International Invention Fairs 2013 for “Purging plugfor blowing inert gas through the hearth of electric arc furnace”.
  • DIPOMA & SILVER MEDAL for «Purging plug for blowing inert gas through the hearth of electric arc furnace» at EUREKA 2013  – International Invention Fair for Technological  Innovation  in Brussels.
  • Gold Medal on XVI International Salon of Inventions and Innovative Technologies – ARCHIMEDES 2013 for the innovation: Snorkel and throat of the RH device for vacuum steel degassing as one complex large-size element of the refractory lining.
  • Bronze Medal on XVI International Salon of Inventions and Innovative Technologies – ARCHIMEDES 2013 for the innovation: New design of reinforced large-size components of monolithic pillar of Maerz kiln.

2012

  • Silver Medal at the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovations “Brussels Eureka 2012” for the innovation:  „Composite large-size monolithic elements for vaults of liquid-cooled electric arc furnaces”
  • Gold Medal at the International Salon of Inventions and New Technologies “NEW TIME” (Sevastopol, Ukraine) for the innovation: „Composite large-size monolithic elements for vaults of liquid-cooled electric arc furnaces”
  • Bronze Medal at the 7th International Exhibition of Inventions (Kunshan, China) for the innovation: “Constructional Solutions for the RH devices”
  • Special Award at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2012 for the innovation: “Snorkel and throat of the RH device for vacuum steel degassing as one complex large-size element of the refractory lining”
  • Diploma at the 7th International Exhibition of Inventions (Kunshan, China) awarded by the Association of “Russian House for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation” for the innovation: “Constructional Solutions of the RH device”
  • European Medal for “Composite large-size monolithic elements for vaults in liquid-cooled electric furnaces”
  • The Podkarpackie Economic Award 2012 in the category The Best Products for the”Snorkel for RH degassers for vacuum steel degassing by the circulation method”
  • Laureate title and the Highest Quality emblem – Quality International 2012 in the QI PRODUCT category – product of the highest quality for the “Snorkel for RH degassers for vacuum steel degassing by the circulation method”
  • Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the innovation: “New design of reinforced, large-size components of monolithic pillar of Maerz kiln”

2011

  • Gold Medal at the International Trade Fair For Technological Innovation for the innovation: “New design of reinforced, large-size components of monolithic pillar of Maerz kiln”
  • European Medal for the product “Bottom blow shape for BOF oxygen converters”
  • Diploma of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for the project of “Gas-purging assembly for steel ladles with a system protecting against liquid steel penetration”
  • Diploma of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for the project of “Biceramic discharge nozzles for tundishes”

2010

  • Silver Medal at the International Fair of Innovations and New Technologies “Inventika” – Romania 2010 for the design of “Biceramic metering nozzles for tundishes”
  • Diploma of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the design of “Biceramic metering nozzles for tundishes”
  • Silver Medal at the World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brussels-Eureka 2010 for the product “Gas-purging for steel ladles with a system preventing penetration of liquid steel”

2009

  • Gold Medal at the International Fair of Technological Innovations “Eureka Contest 2009” for the design of “Biceramic Metering Nozzles for Tundishes”
  • European Medal for Products for the ” Snorkel and throat of RH degasser for vacuum degassing of steel”
  • Diploma of the Minister of  Science and Higher Education for the design of “Constructional and material solution of the self-supporting vault used in throats of metallurgic devices”

2008

  • Silver Medal at the Belgian and International Fair of Technological Innovations “Brussels Eureka” for the design of “Constructional and material solution of the self-supporting vault used in throats of metallurgic devices”
  • European Medal for Products for the “Constructional and material solution of the self-supporting vault used in throats of metallurgic devices”
  • Diploma of the Minister of  Science and Higher Education for the design of “Snorkel and throat for the RH vacuum steel degasser as one large-size element of the refractory lining”
  • Diploma of the Minister of  Science and Higher Education for the design of “Regeneration set for the oxygen converter taphole”

2007

  • Silver Medal at the Belgian and International Fair of Technological Innovations “Brussels Eureka – Brussels Innova Energy” for the ” Regeneration set for the oxygen converter taphole”
  • European Medal for the ” Regeneration set for the oxygen converter taphole”
  • Diploma of the Minister of  Science and Higher Education for the design of “Gas-purging plug for steel ladles”

2006

  • Gold Medal at the 55th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brussels-Eureka 2006 for the product “Gas-purging plug for steel ladles”
  • European Medal for Products for the product “Gas-purging plug for steel ladles”
  • Diploma of the National Intellectual Property Agency for the invention of “Snorkel and throat for the RH vacuum steel degasser as one large-size element of the refractory lining”
  • Diploma of the Minister of  Science and Higher Education for the design of “Constructional and material solution of the refining lance in the founding industry”
  • Diploma of the Minister of  Science and Higher Education for the design of “Constructional and material solution of vaults in Maerz and Gopex shaft kilns”

2005

  • Gold Medal at the 54th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brussels-Eureka 2005 for the “Snorkel and throat for the RH vacuum steel degasser as one large-size element of the refractory lining”
  • European Medal for Products and a Silver Medal at the 54th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brussels-Eureka 2005 for the product “Constructional and material solution of the refining lance in the founding industry”
  • Diploma of the Ministry of Science and Computerisation for the “Shaft kiln vault”
  • Gold Medal during the 8th International Salon of Industrial Property “Archimedes-2005″ in Moscow for the product “Vault of Maerz and Gopex shaft kilns”

2004

  • Silver Medal at the 53rd World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brussels-Eureka 2004 and a European Medal for Products – 2004 edition – the distinguished product was the “Vault of Maerz and Gopex shaft kilns”

2003

  • Silver Medal at the 52nd World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies Brussels-Eureka 2003 and a European Medal for Products – 2003 edition – the distinguished product was the “Constructional and material solution of refractory materials for the tuyere zone in copper converters”
  • Diploma of Recognition granted by the Science Research Committee and a Silver Medal at the 3rd Moscow International Salon of Innovations and Investments for development of the project “Composite large-size monolithic elements for vaults in metallurgic electric furnaces”

2002

  • Gold Medal at the World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies “Eureka 2002” in Brussels for the “Composite large-size monolithic elements for vaults in metallurgic electric furnaces”
  • European Medal for Products for the “Composite large-size monolithic elements for vaults in metallurgic electric furnaces”
  • DIPLOMA OF RECOGNITION from the Science Research Committee for the “Alumina-sialon  discharge nozzle for steel ladles”

2001

  • EUROPEAN MEDAL (third edition) for the “Snorkel set for the RH device”
  • GOLD MEDAL at the 50th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies BRUSSELS-EUREKA’2001 for the “Alumina-sialon  discharge nozzle for steel ladles”
  • SILVER MEDAL at the 4th International Invention Show “INNOWACJE 2001” in Gdańsk for the “Alumina-sialon  discharge nozzle for steel ladles”

2000

  • EUROPEAN MEDAL (first edition) for the “Metering nozzle “. The organizers of the contest are: Business Centre Club and the Committee for European Integration. The European Medal is a non-commercial, nationwide enterprise that promotes the idea of European integration in the circle of business people. They distinguish products and services with standards that do not depart from the European standards.
  • BRONZE MEDAL in the category of “Metallurgy, goods from iron and non-ferrous metals” in the 3rd International Exhibition of Inventions “INNOWACJE ‘2000” in Gdańsk for the “Gas purging plug for tundishes”.
  • BRONZE MEDAL at the 49th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies BRUSSELS-EUREKA ‘2000 for the “Gas purging plug for tundishes”.
  • GOLD MEDAL at the 49th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies BRUSSELS-EUREKA ‘2000 for the “Bottom blow shape for electric furnaces”.

1999

  • SILVER MEDAL at the 48th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies BRUSSELS-EUREKA ’99 for the “Full lining of the snorkel for vacuum steel degassing in RH vessels”.
  • DISTINCTION at the 5th International Foundry Fair METAL ’99 in Kielce for the “Constructional and material solution of the working lining for the electric arc furnace destined for a periodic operation in connection with the operating conditions of the foundry”.
  • GOLD MEDAL in the category of “Metallurgy” at the 47th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies BRUSSELS-EUREKA ‘98 for the “Set for treatment of liquid steel with argon”.