the 2009 Best of Business Award in the chemical additives category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) of San Francisco.The SBCA 2009 award programme recognises the top 5% of small businesses across the US. It identifies companies that have demonstrated how important small businesses are to the American economy.
NanoHorizons makes SmartSilver antimicrobial additives, which are engineered to integrate silver nanoparticles at the molecular level. According to the company, they provide permanent, safe, and cost-effective protection against bacteria associated with odours, infection and material degradation in a variety of products, including natural and synthetic fibres and fabrics.