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GreCon's PROTECTOR has just snagged the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in Gold, a top-tier international accolade celebrating exceptional design and innovation.
This award highlights the PROTECTOR as a groundbreaking solution in industrial fire protection, seamlessly integrating spark and flame detection, smart control, and extinguishing modules into one cohesive system.
With its user-friendly interface, modular design, and a perfect blend of functionality and style, the PROTECTOR not only safeguards against fires and explosions in production settings but also raises the bar for safety and usability in the industry.
User-Centered Design Inspired by Bauhaus Principles
The independent judging panel was particularly impressed by the system’s focus on user experience, which combines cutting-edge safety technology with easy operation. Drawing from Fagus-GreCon’s Bauhaus roots, the PROTECTOR makes daily tasks easier for operators while ensuring top-notch protection.
About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Founded in 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide. In 2025, nearly 11,000 entries from 66 countries were submitted. Out of 2,211 award winners, only 75 received the coveted Gold Award, placing GreCon’s PROTECTOR among an elite circle of global design innovators.
Looking for more information? Check out the official award listing here:
👉 iF DESIGN AWARD – GreCon PROTECTOR
Mission Control: Your Go-To Hub for Fire Protection
When it comes to fire safety, smart coordination is key. The newly introduced GreCon Mission Control elevates centralized fire protection technology, bringing you features like intelligent networking, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and top-notch reliability.
Jonathan Hamill, Managing Director of GreCon Limited, shared his thoughts:
“Since we unveiled it at LIGNA 2025 in Hannover, our customers have been excited to discover how Mission Control represents the next step in intelligent spark detection panels. This system allows for upgrades to current setups or can be seamlessly integrated into new, advanced fire protection systems. With its predictive maintenance, easy plug-and-play integration, and extensive remote access, it reduces downtime, boosts safety, and maximizes efficiency.”
Smart Maintenance for Maximum Availability
With its Segmented Maintenance System (SMS), Mission Control makes it possible to perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on specific production segments without halting the entire line. This approach minimizes downtime and ensures smooth, continuous operations.
Thanks to its remote capabilities, users can enjoy firmware updates, real-time alerts, secure data logging, and predictive diagnostics. This helps manufacturers stay ahead of potential issues, quickly analyze incidents, and maintain a safe operational environment.
Partnering with Customers to Enhance Safety
Jonathan Hamill shared:
“Our customers count on us for essential fire protection while also seeking ways to optimize their production processes. It’s gratifying to see such strong interest in the GreCon PROTECTOR, and I’m excited to engage in solution-focused discussions that drive innovation, reliability, and top-notch customer service.”
Contact GreCon
GreCon’s expanded sales team is ready for exploratory conversations and no-obligation site surveys. With extensive expertise and cutting-edge solutions, the company is dedicated to helping manufacturers navigate today’s operational challenges.
📞 0191 414 7200
✉️ sales@fagus-grecon.co.uk
🌐 www.fagus-grecon.com
