Relay modules from the electrical engineering firm are recognized for simple handling thanks to special product design – the family-owned company is presented with the Design Award by the German Design Council

Detmold, Monday, February 17, 2020. The Detmold-based electrical engineering firm Weidmuller was honored with the German Design Award on February 7 in Frankfurt am Main. The German Design Council presented the award for the "PUSH IN TERMSERIES" relay modules in the "Excellent Product Design Industry" category. This relay coupler not only impresses through its functionality and easy handling, but also through its colorful design.

"The German Design Award is extremely important to us – it shows that our product designs are always innovative and customer-focused," emphasized Thomas Peter, Head of the Business Unit Digital Signaling & Protection at Weidmuller. The independent and objective jury – comprised of representatives from economy, design and science – was also impressed by the combination of design and functionality in the PUSH IN TERMSERIES: The black relay module has a space-saving design with integrated orange-colored pushers to prevent incorrect wiring. What's more, the large illuminated ejection lever provides a clear status indicator, while the orange-colored separation plates ensure a clear arrangement. It also impresses through good ergonomics as well as faster and safer wiring due to PUSH IN connections. "When developing the switching device, we focused on emphasizing simple and fast handling – we're proud to have achieved this," explains Peter.

The German Design Award – one of the most recognized and international prizes – is presented by the German Design Council. The prize honors products and projects that are pioneering on the German and international design landscape. This year, the German Design Council received around 5,300 submissions from 69 countries. The jury honors 70 Gold Prize Winners in 61 categories.