The international “Red Dot Design Award” competition judges the best products of the year and presents three disciplines of the Red Dot Award: Product Design, Communication Design, and Design Concept. With origins dating back to 1955, the award is one of the most respected design competitions in the world.

The smallest battery powered spot repair sander on the market, the Mirka AOS130-B, designed in collaboration with the Swedish design company Veryday, was recognized for high quality design in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017 competition.