A total of 30 nominees 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. Here, you can find the nominees for Contribution to Safety – Sponsored by CEF. Submit your votes now!
Below, you can find the details of the six nominees for
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.
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 Contribution to Safety Award are: a.
Boss Products –
VIGIFLAM Vi Flameless Explosion Vent
The VIGIFLAM Vi is a flameless explosion venting device engineered to mitigate the effects of industrial explosions by containing and cooling flames that would typically be expelled through standard explosion panels. Its compact and efficient design makes it particularly suitable for protecting equipment like bucket elevators, belt conveyors, chain conveyors, and screw conveyors in industrial settings.
Website: https://bossproducts.co.uk/product/vigiflam-vi-flameless-explosion-vent/ --
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Dynaco –
S-555 ATEX Category 3 All Weather high-speed door The Dynaco S-555 ATEX Category 3 All Weather high-speed door is built for outside usage in explosion sensitive environments. Its structure and all metal parts are made out of stainless steel. All non-metallic parts are made of antistatic or electrical conductive materials. Together with a standard earth kit, this specific door construction avoids the build up of static electricity that could generate sparks. Therefore this high-speed door is officially approved by Apragaz, an official inspection authority for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Website: https://www.dynacodoor.com/en/products/dynaco-high-performance-doors/speciality-doors/dynaco-s-555-atex-category-3-all-weather --
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Emtez –
Bulk hazardous substance storage solutions Emtez is a manufacturer and supplier of safety and storage solutions for working environments across the industrial, commercial, military, and education sectors. Storing high volumes of hazardous chemicals in one place doesn’t always just require a large storage solution. The storage of a high concentration of hazardous materials in one place requires a storage solution capable of withstanding a significant leak, spill, fire, or explosion. Hazardous storage containers don’t just secure what’s inside the box. You have a duty of care to protect your people. And at a time when the environment has never been more at risk, your choice of storage solution helps to shape a cleaner, safer future for everyone. To this end, Emtez provides variations of its "standard" product range to allow for an element of customisation that will make your storage & workplace procedures more efficient but still safe.
Website: https://www.empteezy.co.uk/pages/bulk-hazardous-substance-storage-solutions --
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KwerK GmbH –
ATEX FLEXPORT7® - multifunctional installation tool
The ATEX FLEXPORT7® is a multifunctional installation tool within the FLEXconnect product line, which already includes the ATEX MULTIFLEX BLOCK®. The FLEXPORT7® enables the safe filling, extraction and monitoring of chemicals from drums and canisters via up to seven simultaneous connections. Any unused ports are securely sealed with gas-tight blanking plugs. Manufactured from electrically conductive PE-el, the FLEXPORT7® ensures reliable earthing and full compliance with ATEX Directives. It is suitable for Ex Zones 1 and 2 and for substances with flash points = 60 °C. The system provides a permanent, liquid- and gas-tight connection at the drum or canister screw-cap interface, preventing uncontrolled release of liquids or vapours.
Website: https://en.kwerk.de/ --
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Moore Industries –
SLA 2/3 Capable Multiloop and Multifunctional Safety Logic Solver and Alarm The SIL 2/3 SLA Multifunctional Safety Logic Solver and Alarm performs as a single or multi-loop logic solver that incorporates enhanced math, voting and logic capability to act on potentially hazardous process conditions in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
Website: https://www.miinet.com/sla-multiloop-and-multifunction-logic-solver-and-alarm --
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Raytec –
Wildlife-Friendly Linears Raytec’s Wildlife-Friendly Linears are designed to enhance safety in hazardous area environments while protecting the natural behaviour of wildlife. It’s amber LED technology ensures illumination that is safe for turtles, nocturnal animals, and other species, without disrupting their natural rhythms. Certified by the Austrian Dark Sky Alliance (ADSA), these luminaires provide powerful, reliable lighting performance that meets stringent hazardous area standards. For bird-sensitive applications, Raytec’s turquoise LED option supports migratory birds by minimising disorientation and ensuring safe navigation – combining environmental responsibility with superior illumination and safety.
Website: https://www.raytecled.com/product-categories/industrial/linear/ -- Details of those nominated for the remaining awards can be found by clicking on the category titles below:
Category 2: Technical Innovation – Sponsored by C&P Engineering Services
An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments.
Category 3: Net Zero, Environment & Sustainability - Sponsored by Mutech An innovation for hazardous environments that helps lower emissions and carbon footprints.
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.
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.
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