PREBOLD, 2^nd of August 2010 – BISOL stepped ahead of tough competition to be selected for a prestigious Ruban d’Honneur in round two of the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC. Receiving a Ruban d’Honneur is an impressive achievement and celebrates businesses who demonstrate exceptional performance within their sector. BISOL will now compete as a finalist within the UKTI Award for Innovation.


BISOL is the only company from the photovoltaic industry to be given a Ruban d’Honneur and will be present at the glittering Awards final at The Westin, Paris, on 16th November. The Ruban d’Honneur is awarded to up to ten successful entrants in each category and it is from the Ruban d’Honneur recipients that the final winner in each category is decided.

Dr. Uros Merc, CEO of BISOL says, “For BISOL to receive a Ruban d’Honneur from the European Business Awards is a real mark of distinction and is testament to the determination and passion which drives this company. The commitment of our staff, the importance of our customers and partners culminate in being recognised as leaders in our field.”

All Ruban d’Honneur recipients will now prepare to appear before a third judging panel of highly regarded academics, heads of state, industrialists, entrepreneurs and media commentators drawn from across the 27 member European States. The interviews will take place at HSBC’s offices in London in September.

Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards added, “To get this far in the Awards programme is a tremendous achievement. The gaze of the European business community is well and truly on the Ruban d’Honneur recipients and BISOL demonstrated real talent in its category despite what has been a difficult trading period.”