Early this year, the expert jury for the renowned Plus X Awards recognised Blaupunkt’s 5IX99300 induction hob with integrated extractor fan as “Best Product of the Year 2025”. The jury also awarded Blaupunkt the special commendation “Best Brand of the Year 2025”.
Blaupunkt 5IX99300: “Best product of the year 2025”
In the hob competition category, Blaupunkt received the “Best Product of the Year 2025” award for its 5IX99300 induction hob with integrated extractor fan. This involved the award-winning Blaupunkt hob receiving four seals of approval in recognition of the product criteria: high quality, design, ease of use and functionality. The expert jury also praised the integrated extractor fan, which offers quiet and effective odour absorption to ensure a pleasant cooking experience. According to the jury, the intuitive controls and high-quality materials impressed them just as much as the hob’s modern design and long service life.
Unique selling point “Best Brand of the Year 2025”
The special commendation “Best Brand of the Year” is presented annually, and this award represented additional recognition for Blaupunkt in the hobs category. The Plus X jury bestowed this award on Blaupunkt because it is a brand that “consistently delivers top performance and leaves a lasting impression in the industry”, according to the jury statement.
The “Best Brand of the Year” award is given to the brands that have obtained the most product awards in a competitive comparison — in one category within one year.
“An important accolade”
Following the award ceremony, Olaf Thuleweit, Managing Director of HK Appliances, expressed his delight and emphasised the importance of the awards for Blaupunkt: “These two Plus X Awards are an important accolade for Blaupunkt. They offer invaluable guidance and help with decision-making for people who are looking for high-quality household appliances. They make it clear that Blaupunkt products meet the discerning quality requirements of an expert jury panel and they illustrate what the Blaupunkt brand is all about: outstanding & reliable quality, a modern, aesthetic design, and functionality that really benefits users in everyday life through practical features and flexible, convenient operation.”
Häcker – The Company
Häcker was founded in 1898 as a cabinetmaker by Hermann Häcker. In 1965, the foundation for today’s economic success was laid by the latter’s son-in-law Horst Finkemeier and wife Renate through the serial production of kitchen furniture. As an owner-managed family business, Häcker today produces fitted kitchens for different customers and markets in five factories in Rödinghausen and Venne. Häcker stands for quality, service, reliability, honesty and sustainability. With the concept130 and systemat product lines as well as the Blaupunkt and h│tech brands for household appliances, Häcker offers a comprehensive product portfolio.
More information about Häcker can be found on their website at haecker-kuechen.com/en and on LinkedIn (Häcker Kitchen Inter-national).