An array of hazardous area & process safety specialists have been shortlisted across five categories for the Hazardex Awards 2026, designed to recognise excellence in the hazardous area sector. The winners of the industry’s most prestigious awards will be announced during a Gala Dinner at Hazardex Live 2026 on 25 February in Harrogate. Submit your votes now!
Hazardex Awards 2026 Sponsors:
Voting closes on 1 February. Voting rules:
* 1. The competition is open to all Hazardex journal, eNewsletter, social media, and website readers and users
* 2. Voters register their votes by fully completing all fields and
use an email from a business address only * 3. Voters are limited to
one vote per category * 4. Nominees are
not permitted to vote for their own company/organisation * 5. All votes will remain confidential
The nominees for the Hazardex Awards 2026 are: (Click category for more information about nominees) Category 1: Contribution to Safety – Sponsored by CEF
A product, system or service which has made a significant contribution to safety in hazardous area environments.
a.
Boss Products –
VIGIFLAM Vi - flameless explosion vent
b.
Dynaco –
ATEX-certified Category 2 and 3 high-speed doors c.
Emtez –
Bulk hazardous substance storage solutions d.
KwerK GmbH –
ATEX FLEXPORT7® - multifunctional installation tool
e.
Moore Industries –
SLA 2/3 Capable Multiloop and Multifunctional Safety Logic Solver and Alarm f.
Raytec –
Wildlife-Friendly Linears --
Category 2: Technical Innovation – Sponsored by C&P Engineering Services
An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments.
a.
Arnlea Systems –
Nexar - Ex inspection software
b.
Beckhoff –
EPX Box modules c.
iCorDEX –
23DMx – ATEX-certified, app-controlled digital multimeter for Ex mobile devices
d.
i.safe MOBILE –
Mobile Operator Panel - ATEX/IECEx-certified tablet & connectivity system
e.
Mettler Toledo –
IND500X Weighing Indicator f.
Xshielder – ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21 certified iPhone 16 Pro Max
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Category 3: Net Zero, Environment & Sustainability – Sponsored by Mutech An innovation for hazardous environments that helps lower emissions and carbon footprints.
a.
Centrica & National Gas –
Brigg power station hydrogen blending trial b.
Distran –
Ultra Pro Series -
handheld ultrasound imaging camera
c.
Eni –
North Sea carbon storage appraisal well d.
EPIT Group – Hydrogen Safety & Explosion Protection Awareness Training Course
e.
SGN –
H100 Fife project - world’s first domestic hydrogen gas network
f.
VEGA –
level and pressure measurement solutions --
Category 4: Customer Service – Sponsored by DNV
A company or corporate division that has provided excellent customer service in the sector over the last two years.
a.
Dron & Dickson b.
Exloc Instrumentsc.
Pepperl+Fuchsd.
R&M Electricale.
Shindaiwa --
Category 5: Plant Upgrade & Innovation – Sponsored by C&P Engineering Services
An operator that has successfully implemented projects or equipment to enhance safety, efficiency, and technological innovation in their hazardous areas.
a.
Essar Energy Transition – installation of hydrogen-ready furnace at Stanlow Refinery b.
Equinor –
deployment of autonomous robotics systems across all refinery sites in Norway c.
ExxonMobil –
£800m investment in Fawley Petrochemical complex d.
INEOS – £30 million investment at Hull manufacturing site to cut emissions by 75% e.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority –
use of Spot the robot "dog" to reactivate equipment at Dounreay nuclear site f.
Statera Energy –
Thurrock Storage, the UK’s largest battery energy storage system Play your part in raising awareness and standards across the sector by clicking here to enter your vote and encouraging your colleagues to do likewise! Contact us on +44 (0) 1732 778544 or hazardex@imlgroup.co.uk for further details on attendance, exhibiting or sponsoring this must-attend event. Click here to register for Hazardex Live 2026!The Hazardex Awards programme has long been a benchmark for those supplying products, services and systems within hazardous areas and are the ideal opportunity to reward those companies and individuals that Hazardex readers believe are most worthy of recognition. The awards offer Hazardex readers the ability to play their part in raising awareness and standards across the sector by nominating a company, product or service, entering their vote, and encouraging colleagues to do likewise.
The Awards are presented following an informal, very well attended Gala Dinner in the evening of the event’s first day where delegates, speakers, and exhibitors network over a three-course meal and drinks. Together with the Conference and Exhibition, the Gala Dinner and Awards evening aim to strengthen and expand the community that looks to the Hazardex website and journal for industry intelligence and information.
All the nominees have made a significant contribution in the relevant area within process industry or hazardous area operations over the last two years.
Hazardex Live 2026
The next Hazardex Awards will take place at
Hazardex Live 2026 on the evening of
25 February. Registration details will be announced in due course.
Contact us on +44 (0) 1732 778544 or hazardex@imlgroup.co.uk for further details on attendance, exhibiting or sponsoring this must-attend event. Full details of the Hazardex Awards 2025 Winners and Highly Commended participants can be found by clicking here.
