New York-Based Global Materials Consultancy honors Pinoy inventor thru Seal of Material Excwllence Award

New York – Filipino Engr. Mark Kennedy Bantugon, CEO and Founder of Pili AdheSeal , has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Material Excellence by Material ConneXion, a New York-based global materials consultancy renowned for spotlighting cutting-edge, sustainable materials used by global brands like Nike, BMW, and Apple.

Pili AdheSeal, a dual-purpose sealant and adhesive made from upcycled agricultural waste, was recognized for its innovation, sustainability, and performance. This proud Filipino invention is now featured in Material ConneXion’s physical and digital libraries across the globe—including in New York, Milan, Tokyo, and Copenhagen—making it accessible to designers, manufacturers, and innovators in over 40 countries.

This international recognition follows Bantugon’s participation as part of the Philippine delegation to CES 2025, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The global exposure from CES has helped expand Pili AdheSeal’s visibility and opened doors for new market opportunities and collaborations.

Following this success, Engr. Bantugon is also nominated to compete in the European Patent Office (EPO) “Tomorrow’s Shape: Young Inventors Prize 2025,” an international competition that honors outstanding young innovators worldwide. He is among ten exceptionally talented individuals vying for the top prize—and the Philippines has a chance to help secure his victory through a global public vote.