Stormseal has been named in Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020 for its adhesive tarp product and ranked fifth in the Asia Pacific region.

Stormseal is a recyclable, lightweight polymer film that can be heat shrunk to damaged properties, protecting them from hail and wind. It replaces the traditional tarpaulins which on average break loose and fly away up to six times more often than Stormseal.

Stormseal managing director and inventor Matthew Lennox says he’s thrilled to be ranked so highly and it reflected the enormous impact Stormseal has had on Australian / American / UK businesses and communities over the past year.

“This year we’ve already helped protect numerous homes and buildings after extensive hail damage, including iconic landmarks such as The Australian National University (ANU), the Ian Potter House at The Australian Academy of Science, The National Film and Sound Archive’s 1930 heritage-listed Residence building and the Papua New Guinea High Commission,” he says.

“Last year we helped the Bahamas recover following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, which was the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in history. Stormseal has also recently been assisting communities in and around the Nashville area recover from severe tornado damage.”

Stormseal has grown quickly across Australia and the US with more than 9,000 properties successfully sealed since 2016.

“At a time of increasing global volatility, this year’s list showcases the resilience and optimism of businesses across the world. These companies are applying creativity to solve challenges within their industries and far beyond,” Fast Company senior editor Amy Farley says.

The Fast Company list honours businesses making the most profound impact on both industries and culture with this year’s list reaching 434 businesses from 39 countries.